Hasan Ali Takes Six Wickets, Hat-Trick in Vitality T20 Blast

Hasan Ali delivered a remarkable performance in the 2025 T20 Blast, taking six wickets for 23 runs, including his first T20 hat-trick, to lead Birmingham Bears to a 58-run victory over Derbyshire Falcons. His hat-trick, which included dismissing Ben Aitchison, Alex Thomson, and Ross Whiteley on successive deliveries, marked the best bowling figures ever recorded by a Birmingham Bears player in the tournament's history. The Bears posted a total of 199 for six, bolstered by strong innings from Tom Latham and Alex Davies. Hasan's energetic celebrations and strategic bowling were praised for uplifting the crowd and his team. The victory was a significant contribution to the Vitality Blast North Group standings, where other notable performances included James Anderson’s three wickets for Lancashire, though his team lost to Northamptonshire. Hasan's performance garnered widespread acclaim, with commentators highlighting his impact in both the match and the broader T20 Blast competition.