Bishop Praises Ali Raza After Stunning PSL Hat-Trick

Ali Raza turned heads in Lahore with a spell that changed the game in minutes. The 18-year-old stepped up late and delivered when it mattered most, making his Ali Raza PSL performance the biggest talking point of the night.

He struck in the final over, removing three batters in three balls to seal a stunning hat-trick. Karachi Kings lost control instantly as the pressure mounted and Zalmi took charge.

Khushdil Shah, Shahid Aziz and Hasan Ali fell in quick succession. Each wicket tightened the grip, and within moments, the contest had swung decisively.

His figures read 4 for 41. Solid on paper. But the story goes deeper than numbers. This was control under pressure. Calm in chaos.

Ian Bishop Sees Something Special

Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop praised the youngster without overdoing it. He highlighted Ali Raza’s progress and the strong guidance around him.

Bishop pointed to experienced coaches like Otis Gibson and Azhar Mahmood, stressing how that backing can shape a fast bowler’s growth.

His message was simple. Keep an eye on this kid.

With this spell, Raza etched his name into the PSL hat-trick record list. Not just another entry either. He became the youngest to do it. Eighteen years old. Let that sink in.

He’s also the first from Peshawar Zalmi to hit that mark. A franchise known for producing flair, now adding a new fast-bowling story to its identity.

The list he joins isn’t light. Names like Mohammad Amir, Junaid Khan, and Mohammad Sami sit there. Proven match-winners. Now Raza stands alongside them.

Meanwhile, Peshawar Zalmi’s run shows no signs of slowing. Eight wins in nine matches, one washed out, and 17 points on the board. They sit comfortably at the top, in full control of their campaign.

Still, this night had a different spotlight.

Ali Raza owned it. The energy shifted around him. Teammates lifted, the crowd stayed loud, and even the opposition took a moment to process what had just happened.

A young fast bowler, one explosive over, and now the PSL hat-trick record has a fresh name leading the headlines.