Who took the first hat-trick in Test cricket, at Melbourne in 1879?

Answer Explanation

Fred Spofforth took the first Test hat-trick for Australia against England at the MCG in January 1879. Billy Bates became the first England bowler to take one four years later, also at Melbourne.

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