Mohammed Shami delivered a remarkable performance [Ap Photos]
In the 33rd match of the World Cup between India and Sri Lanka, Mohammed Shami delivered a remarkable performance, clinching five crucial wickets. His incredible bowling display played a pivotal role in India's victory as they bowled out Sri Lanka for 55 runs.
Shami's consistency in picking up wickets was instrumental in exacerbating Sri Lanka's collapse. He took back-to-back wickets, dismissing Charith Asalanka and Dushan Hemantha, and continued to trouble the Sri Lankan batsmen.
In addition to his earlier wickets, Shami added more to his tally by dismissing Dushmantha Chameera and Angelo Mathews. His five-wicket haul included the final wicket of Kasun Rajitha, solidifying his position as the standout performer of the match.
After this outstanding performance, Mohammed Shami was rightfully named the Player of the Match. In his post-match comments, he expressed gratitude to the almighty and emphasized the hard work put in by the pacers during practice.
Here's what he said
"There is no rocket science. Recover in time. Eat good food. And above all, it's the love that we receive from the fans. Whenever we play away from home, the fan support has been incredible and I would like to thank all the fans and keep supporting us."
In the same match, India amassed a total of 357/8 against Sri Lanka. Key contributors to India's batting performance included Virat Kohli (88 off 94), Shubman Gill (92 off 92), and Shreyas Iyer (82 off 56). These players played a crucial role in setting up India's dominant position in the game.