2023-11-02 16:17:15
MUMBAI: Mohammed Shami’s magical power of pace is behind India’s record-breaking win over Sri Lanka. Shami took 14 wickets from three matches in the 2023 World Cup. Shami took five wickets against Sri Lanka at Wankhede. And the actor set a new record in his own name.
Shami became the highest wicket-taker for India in the ODI World Cup. Shami broke the record of 44 wickets held by Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan. Shami took 45 wickets for India in the World Cup alone. That too from 14 matches. Against Sri Lanka, Shami took five wickets by conceding only 18 runs in five overs. It will also include a maiden over.
Zaheer Khan played 23 World Cup matches taking 44 wickets. Srinath took so many wickets in 34 matches. With this performance, Shami moved up to eighth place in the list of wicket-takers in the World Cup. Glenn McGrath tops the list with 71 wickets from 39 matches.
Mohammed Shami dropped Charit Asalanka (1 off 24 balls) and Dushan Hemanta (0) off consecutive balls in his first over as Lanka collapsed to 14-6 in 10 overs. In his second over, Shami sent Dushmantha Chamira to the hands of Shami KL Rahul. The ball went through the leg stump and the umpire called it wide, but KL Rahul insisted on a review. On review it was clear that the ball hit Chamira’s glove. With this, Lanka fell to 22-7 in 12 overs.
Sri Lanka collapsed to 29-8 as Shami claimed his fourth wicket by stumping Angelo Mathews in his third over.
English Summary:
Shami’s 5-wicket haul against Sri Lanka
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