Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who is the first bowler to get a test hat-trick?

  1. Billy Bates

  2. Jack Hearne

  3. Fred Spofforth

  4. Johnny Briggs

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Explanation

Fred Spofforth (Australia) took the first Test hat-trick on 2 January 1879 against England at Melbourne. The Australian fast bowler achieved this milestone during the third Test match, dismissing three English batsmen in consecutive deliveries.