Ali 1st English spinner to take Test hat-trick in 79 years
Off-spinner Moeen Ali became the first English spinner in 79 years to pick up a Test hat-trick against South Africa on Monday. The 30-year-old became the fourth English spinner to pick a Test hat-trick and the 13th English bowler overall to achieve the feat. Ali's was the first-ever hat-trick at The Oval, which was hosting its 100th Test match. 