In a thrilling display of skill and composure, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury once again made history in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) by claiming a sensational hat-trick against Noakhali Express at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
The sequence of wickets began when Mahidul Islam edged a delivery that flew directly into the gloves of wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan. Despite securing the dismissal, Mrittunjoy showed no outward reaction, maintaining his characteristic calm on the field. As the umpire raised his finger, Mahidul walked back to the pavilion, while Mrittunjoy readied himself for the next challenge.
The new batsman, Zahir Khan, fell to a catch on his very first ball, which was taken by Mrittunjoy himself. Unfazed, he returned promptly to the bowling mark, keen to finish the over swiftly. The final wicket in his hat-trick came from Bilal Sami, who attempted a shot over the stumps towards square leg but was brilliantly caught by Liton Das. This time, a subtle smile spread across Mrittunjoy’s face as he celebrated, arms outstretched, marking a historic moment in BPL history.
This achievement elevated Mrittunjoy as the only bowler in BPL history to have claimed two hat-tricks. Representing Rangpur Riders, this hat-trick was the tenth overall in BPL history, and the second of the current 12th season. His remarkable feat consolidates his reputation as one of Bangladesh’s premier T20 bowlers.
BPL Hat-Trick History Overview :
| 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 in BPL history, five have been claimed by left-arm pacers, including Mrittunjoy’s two, while the remaining five were achieved by right-arm bowlers such as Mohammad Sami, Al-Amin Hossain, Andre Russell, Alis Islam, and Moeen Ali.
Mrittunjoy’s latest feat not only cements his legacy in the BPL but also highlights the growing dominance of Bangladesh’s fast bowling talent in franchise T20 cricket. His calm demeanour, strategic thinking, and clinical execution make him a standout performer in the league’s history.