New Delhi: Hernan Fennell from Argentina has captured attention during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub Regional Americas Qualifier with an incredible achievement—a double hat-trick against the Cayman Islands. This outstanding feat puts him in the same league as famous bowlers like Lasith Malinga and Rashid Khan, who have also reached this rare milestone in T20 cricket.
A double hat-trick is when a bowler picks up four wickets in consecutive deliveries, and Fennell did just that in the final over of the Cayman Islands’ innings. He kicked off his remarkable streak by dismissing Troy Taylor on the third ball of the 20th over, followed by Alistair Ifill, Ronald Ebanks, and Alessandro Morris on the next three balls, finishing with an impressive five wickets overall.
Unfortunately, despite Fennell’s sensational bowling display, Argentina was unable to clinch victory, getting bowled out for just 94 runs, while the Cayman Islands scored 116 runs, winning the match by 22 runs. Conroy Wright was named Player of the Match for taking three wickets and scoring an unbeaten 18 runs.
With a total of 14 wickets in six matches, Fennell has emerged as one of the top wicket-takers in the tournament, sharing this remarkable feat with Lawerence Bonner. His performance not only highlights his individual talent but also showcases Argentina’s potential in the world of cricket.
The list of bowlers who have achieved double hat-tricks is a rare and exclusive one, and Fennell is now the second bowler to accomplish this in 2024. His journey, which started at the U19 level, continues to motivate aspiring cricketers in Argentina and beyond.
