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'Well Played Shami!' PM Modi Hails Pacer's Record-Breaking Spell Vs New Zealand

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image-lp0qm6zoMohammad Shami is the leading wicket-taker in World Cup 2023

Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium witnessed a historic moment as India clinched a place in the ICC World Cup 2023 final, defeating New Zealand by a significant margin of 70 runs in the semi-final.

PM Modi lauds Mohammed Shami's heroics vs New Zealand

The Indian team's formidable performance on Wednesday was marked by a series of exceptional individual achievements and a collective display of cricketing brilliance.

India's batting lineup, led by Virat Kohli and the consistent Shreyas Iyer, set a colossal target of 397 runs. Kohli's century, a monumental 50th in ODI cricket, saw him surpass the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 tons in the format. This landmark achievement was complemented by Iyer's impressive second consecutive century, anchoring India's innings and propelling them to a commanding total.

However, it was Mohammed Shami's remarkable bowling spell that turned the tide decisively in India's favour. Shami's 7-wicket haul for 57 runs in 9.5 overs not only dismantled the New Zealand batting line-up but also etched his name in the record books.

Achieving the fastest 50 wickets in World Cup history, Shami's performance in this campaign has been nothing short of sensational, leading him to the top of the CWC 2023 Golden Ball rankings with a total of 23 dismissals.

The match's significance was further highlighted by the acknowledgment from India's Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Praising Shami's exceptional performance on Twitter, PM Modi hailed the bowler's impact not only in this match but throughout the tournament, predicting that his bowling will be remembered and cherished by fans for generations.


Meanwhile, India's victory, marked by these individual feats and a strong team effort, sets the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19. As the nation rejoices, the team prepares to carry this momentum forward, eyeing the coveted World Cup trophy.