Who took IPLs first Hat-trick?

Hat-tricks are not a common sight in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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During the inaugural season, Lakshmipathy Balaji delivered an outstanding performance against the Punjab team

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He took 5 wickets for 24 runs in his 4 over spell

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In the same season of the IPL, Amit Mishra and Makhaya Ntini, also achieved hat-trick in the tournament

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