[Watch] Virat Kohli's Aggressive Celebration After Shami's Five-Wicket Haul vs NZ

Mohammed Shami celebrates his World Cup 2023 five-fer vs NZ (AP)

Mohammed Shami made a comeback into India’s playing XI for their high-profile World Cup 2023 clash against New Zealand on a lively Dharamsala surface. The cricketer, playing his first match of the tournament, celebrated the occasion by claiming the third five-wicket haul of his ODI career.

Shami dismissed New Zealand opener Will Young first-up and later returned to break a match-turning partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell. The Indian speedster also polished off the New Zealand tail in the death as he finished his spell with 5-54 from 10 overs.

Virat Kohli ecstatic in Mohammed Shami’s five-fer

New Zealand’s well-set centurion Daryl Mitchell became Mohammed Shami’s fifth victim of the innings after the star-batter mistimed his full ball outside off stump. Mitchell, in his attempt to go big in the final over, cleared his front leg to dispatch Shami for a huge six over deep midwicket only to find Virat Kohli in the deep.

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Kohli was seen fired up in his celebration after completing the catch as he along with the rest of his teammates converged around Shami for his comeback five-fer.

Watch: Virat Kohli elated for Mohammed Shami’s five-fer

New Zealand eventually ended up amassing a competitive 273 from their 50 overs. Daryl Mitchell’s imperial 130 and Rachin Ravindra’s tactical 75 paved way for their colossal total upfront after their top-order was rocked early at the hands of India’s new-ball attack.

Apart from Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj also picked up a wicket each in their 10-over spells while ace spinner Kuldeep Yadav snared two, albeit at an expense of 73 runs from his end.

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