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🏏 How Many Wickets Constitute a Double Hat-Trick? Unraveling the Rare Feat in Cricket 🎯

In the world of cricket , few moments are as electrifying as a hat-trick —three wickets taken in three consecutive deliveries. But when someone mentions a " double hat-trick ," eyebrows rise, curiosity piques, and debates ignite. Does it mean six wickets in six balls? Or just four? Let’s step into the stumps and break it down. 🎳 What is a Hat-Trick in Cricket? 🏆 To understand a double hat-trick , we must first revisit the classic hat-trick . A bowler earns a hat-trick when they dismiss three batsmen in three consecutive legal deliveries , regardless of overs or innings. This is already a rare milestone in itself and celebrated with fervor. However, cricket, being a sport of rich tradition and evolving terminology, has sparked several interpretations when it comes to the next level— the double hat-trick . 🔥 The Double Hat-Trick Debate: 4 vs 6 Wickets 🎲 Here's where the confusion lies: There’s no official rulebook entry by the ICC or any other major governing bo...