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Happy Birthday Mohammed Shami; Relive His Iconic 7/57 In World Cup 2023 - Watch

Mohammed Shami performance vs New Zealand (X)Mohammed Shami performance vs New Zealand (X)

Mohammed Shami's 34th birthday brings to mind one of his most remarkable performances for India, which came in the 2023 ICC World Cup. 

In the first semifinal against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, he delivered a historic spell that played a crucial role in breaking India's knockout jinx against the Kiwis in ICC events. 

Quick Recap To Mohammed Shami's Impressive Performance 

Talking about the match, India had set a formidable target of 397 runs, and Mohammed Shami's extraordinary bowling ensured that New Zealand could only muster 327 in response, which not only gave India a 70-run victory but secured their place in the final. 

Shami's figures were nothing short of spectacular in 9.5 overs; he gave 57 runs and scalped 7 wickets. He struck early and removed the dangerous Devon Conway and the promising Rachin Ravindra. These wickets set the tone for India's dominance with the ball.

Thereafter, he came back to dismiss Kane Williamson and Tom Latham in the same over. It was after Williamson and Daryl Mitchell put on 181 runs for the third wicket. 

Once Shami dismissed Mitchell, it was all over bar the shouting for the Kiwis. Later, Shami cleaned up the tail by picking up the wickets of Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson.


Mohammed Shami's Spectacular Performance In 2023 World Cup 

This performance became more memorable as it was part of an incredible 2023 World Cup campaign for India. In the marquee tournament, he emerged as one of the most lethal bowlers as he scalped 23 wickets in just six matches with an astounding average of 9.13. 

Although it is worth mentioning, that Shami was not part of the initial squad selected he was included in the playing XI after Hardik Pandya faced an ankle injury against Bangladesh in the group-stage match.

So after this commendable performance, Mohammed Shami created history and broke several records. He was the first Indian bowler, to scalp 50 wickets in the ODI World Cup. 

Shami’s (7/57) is the best bowling figure recorded by an Indian in ODIs surpassed the previous best by Stuart Binny (6/4 ) against Bangladesh in 2014.