Cricket fans were left stunned on June 15 as a bizarre coincidence unfolded across six different T20 Blast matches in England — six bowlers missed a hat-trick opportunity on the same day. It wasn’t just one near-miss, but six separate matches featuring six different bowlers, each falling agonizingly short of a hat-trick after taking two consecutive wickets.

Here’s a breakdown of the surreal sequence:

1. Riley Meredith (Somerset vs Kent)

Australian pacer Riley Meredith, playing for Somerset, had Kent in trouble in the final over. He dismissed two batters on the second and third balls, setting up a hat-trick chance — but couldn’t finish it on the fourth.
Final figures: 3/45 in 4 overs.

2. Daisy Gibb (Hampshire vs Warwickshire – Women’s T20 Blast)

Hampshire’s Daisy Gibb stunned Warwickshire with two wickets on the first two balls of the 12th over. But the third ball didn’t fetch the third wicket. Ironically, she struck again on the fourth ball — but by then, the hat-trick chance had slipped.
Figures: 3/25 in 4 overs.

3. McGregor (Essex vs Sussex – Women’s T20 Blast)

Essex bowler McGregor dismissed two Sussex batters on the fourth and fifth balls of an over. But the hat-trick chance on the sixth ball was denied.
Still, she walked away with 3 wickets in a sharp spell.

4. Ben Mike (Leicestershire vs Worcestershire)

Leicestershire’s Ben Mike delivered a fiery 15th over, grabbing two wickets on the fourth and fifth deliveries. He too couldn’t land the hat-trick ball on the sixth.

5. Freya Davies (Women’s T20 Blast)

In another women’s clash, England’s experienced pacer Freya Davies also missed her hat-trick after bagging two quick wickets. She was clinical otherwise and proved hard to score off.

6. Natasha Farrant (Women’s T20 Blast)

Similar story for Natasha Farrant, whose double strike created tension, but the third wicket eluded her. Despite missing the hat-trick, her spell was impactful.

Viral Video and Fan Reaction

The Vitality Blast’s official Instagram posted a highlight reel compiling these hat-trick misses. Fans were shocked at the sheer statistical rarity — six missed hat-tricks across six matches in a single day. The video has quickly gone viral with cricket lovers calling it “the unluckiest day for bowlers.”