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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 10th January 2026, 12:01 PM
In a remarkable display of pace and precision, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury once again stamped his authority in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) by claiming a sensational hat-trick against Noakhali Express at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
The breakthrough began when Mahidul Islam edged a delivery that flew straight into the gloves of wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan. Despite securing the wicket, Mrittunjoy remained composed, showing no visible emotion. As the umpire raised his finger, Mahidul trudged back to the pavilion while Mrittunjoy calmly prepared for his next delivery.
The new batsman, Zahir Khan, offered a catch on the very first ball, which Mrittunjoy himself gleefully took. Unfazed, he returned to the bowling mark, determined to complete the over swiftly. Finally, with Bilal Sami at the crease, Mrittunjoy achieved his hat-trick. A shot towards square-leg was deftly caught by Liton Das, prompting Mrittunjoy to break into a subtle smile and celebrate with arms outstretched.
This latest feat marked Mrittunjoy’s second hat-trick in BPL history, making him the only bowler in the franchise T20 tournament to achieve this distinction. Representing Rangpur Riders, this became the tenth hat-trick in BPL history.
| No. | Bowler | Team | Opponent | Wickets Taken | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammad Sami | Duronto Rajshahi | Dhaka Gladiators | Darren Stevens (B), Aftab Ahmed (B), Navid-ul-Hassan (B) | 16 Feb 2012 |
| 2 | Al-Amin Hossain | Barisal Bulls | Sylhet Super Stars | Ravi Bopara (C), Nurul Hasan (B), Mushfiqur Rahim (B) | 24 Nov 2015 |
| 3 | Alis Islam | Dhaka Dynamites | Rangpur Riders | Mohammad Mithun (B), Mashrafe Bin Mortuja (B), Farhad Reza (C) | 11 Jan 2019 |
| 4 | Wahab Riaz | Comilla Victorians | Khulna Titans | Davis Visa (C), Taijul Islam (B), Mohammad Saddam (C) | 28 Jan 2019 |
| 5 | Andre Russell | Dhaka Dynamites | Chittagong Vikings | Mushfiqur Rahim (C), Cameron Delport (C), Dasun Shanaka (C) | 30 Jan 2019 |
| 6 | Mrittunjoy Chowdhury | Chattogram Challengers | Sylhet Sunrisers | Enamul Haque (C), Mosaddek Hossain (C), Ravi Bopara (B) | 29 Jan 2022 |
| 7 | Shariful Islam | Duronto Dhaka | Comilla Victorians | Khushdil Shah (C), Roston Chase (C), Mahidul Islam (C) | 19 Jan 2024 |
| 8 | Moeen Ali | Comilla Victorians | Chattogram Challengers | Shahidul Islam (St), Al-Amin Hossain (C), Bilal Khan (B) | 13 Feb 2024 |
| 9 | Mehedi Hasan Rana | Noakhali Express | Sylhet Titans | Mehedi Hasan Miraz (C), Nasum Ahmed (LBW), Khaled Ahmed (C) | 27 Dec 2025 |
| 10 | Mrittunjoy Chowdhury | Rangpur Riders | Noakhali Express | Mahidul Islam (C), Zahir Khan (C & B), Bilal Sami (C) | 9 Jan 2026 |
Of the ten hat-tricks recorded in BPL history, five have been achieved by left-arm pacers, with Mrittunjoy responsible for two of them. The others include Mehedi Hasan Rana, Shariful Islam, and Wahab Riaz. The remaining five were claimed by right-arm bowlers Mohammad Sami, Al-Amin Hossain, Andre Russell, Alis Islam, and Moeen Ali.
Mrittunjoy’s remarkable achievement underscores his growing reputation as one of Bangladesh’s premier T20 bowlers, consistently delivering under pressure and making history in the nation’s leading franchise tournament.
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