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Wicket-Taking Record: Taking a hat-trick is widely regarded as one of cricket’s rarest achievements, but two Australian cricketers have managed to produce something even more extraordinary. Aled Carey and Gareth Morgan scripted history in club cricket after taking six wickets in six consecutive deliveries, a feat that is still unmatched anywhere in professional or international cricket. The astonishing record remains one of the sport’s most unique moments and continues to fascinate cricket fans around the world.

Aled Carey’s Incredible Double Hat-Trick

The first player to achieve the remarkable feat was Aled Carey during a club cricket match in Victoria on January 21, 2017. Representing Golden Point Cricket Club, Carey produced one of the most devastating overs ever seen in the game.

At the time he was handed the ball, the opposition appeared comfortably placed at 40/2. However, the entire match changed within six deliveries.

Carey dismissed six batsmen in six consecutive balls during the ninth over of the innings. The opening wicket came through a catch in the slips, followed by another batter caught behind by the wicketkeeper. The third dismissal was an LBW decision before Carey bowled the next three batters to complete an extraordinary double hat-trick.

The sensational spell immediately became a major talking point across cricket circles because no bowler had ever produced such a sequence before.

Gareth Morgan Recreated The Impossible In 2023

Several years later, Gareth Morgan matched the unbelievable achievement while playing for Madjirraba Nerang Cricket Club in 2023.

The situation appeared nearly hopeless for Morgan’s side as the opposition required only four runs from the final over to secure victory. Instead, Morgan delivered one of cricket’s greatest turnarounds.

The first four wickets in the over came via catches, while the final two batsmen were clean bowled. His six wickets in six balls not only completed the historic feat but also secured a dramatic four-run victory for his team.

No International Bowler Has Managed It Yet

Although six wickets in six deliveries has never been achieved in international cricket, a few bowlers have come close in professional matches. Neil Wagner, Al-Amin Hossain and Abhimanyu Mithun have all taken five wickets in a single over.

Even so, the achievements of Carey and Morgan remain unmatched, making their incredible six-ball spells some of the rarest moments cricket has ever witnessed.