18-year-old sensation Ali Raza has taken the Pakistan Super League by storm after producing a sensational hat-trick against Karachi Kings in PSL 11. With this achievement, he has become the 7th bowler in PSL history to take a hat-trick, and the first-ever from Peshawar Zalmi to do so.
His fiery spell not only changed the course of the match but also placed him among an elite list of bowlers in PSL history.
Historic Hat Trick vs Karachi Kings
In a high-pressure encounter, Ali Raza delivered a magical bowling spell that included a stunning hat-trick. His ability to swing momentum in a single over made him the standout performer of the match.
This performance instantly put him in the record books and highlighted his emergence as one of the brightest young fast bowlers in Pakistan.
All Time HBL PSL Hat Tricks
| Player | Team | Opponent | Year/Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Amir | Karachi Kings | Lahore Qalandars | 2016 (S1) |
| Junaid Khan | Multan Sultans | Lahore Qalandars | 2018 (S3) |
| Imran Tahir | Multan Sultans | Quetta Gladiators | 2018 (S3) |
| Mohammad Sami | Islamabad United | Peshawar Zalmi | 2019 (S4) |
| Abbas Afridi | Multan Sultans | Quetta Gladiators | 2023 (S8) |
| Akeal Hosein | Quetta Gladiators | Peshawar Zalmi | 2024 (S9) |
| Ali Raza | Peshawar Zalmi | Karachi Kings | 2026 (S11) |
Ali Raza PSL 11 Season Performance
Ali Raza has been one of the standout bowling revelations of PSL 11. Despite being just 18 years old, he has shown maturity beyond his experience.
Season Stats
| Player | Matches | Inns | Balls | Overs | Runs | Wickets | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Raza | 4 | 4 | 85 | 14.1 | 120 | 9 | 4/41 | 13.33 | 8.47 | 9.44 | 1 | 0 |
Key Highlights of His Season
- Took 9 wickets in just 4 matches
- Best bowling figures: 4/41
- Maintained consistent wicket-taking ability
- Delivered match-defining spells under pressure
- Showed exceptional control and pace variation
His economy and strike rate reflect his aggressive bowling style and wicket taking mindset.
Impact on Peshawar Zalmi
Ali Raza’s rise has been a huge boost for Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 11. His ability to strike early and break partnerships has given Zalmi a strong edge in crucial matches.
He is quickly becoming a key part of Zalmi’s bowling attack for the future.