Mohammad Shami has been a prominent figure for the Indian cricket team in multiple ODI World Cups. Known for his impressive pace and ability to swing the ball, he has consistently performed well in the tournament. Throughout his ODI World Cup career, Shami has been a wicket-taking bowler and has played a pivotal role in crucial matches. His remarkable ability to handle pressure situations and deliver crucial breakthroughs has made him a valuable asset for India in World Cup competitions. With his skills and experience, Mohammad Shami has established himself as a key component of India’s bowling attack in ODI World Cups.
In the history of World Cups, the star India pacer has played 14 games and, in these games, he has scalped 45 wickets, which is the highest for any bowler from India in the World Cups. In addition, to it he has also taken three five wickets hauls which is also the highest number of five wicket hauls for any bowler from India. Recently, in the World Cup 2023, the 33-year-old speedster registered his career best bowling figure of 5/18 against Sri Lanka.
Let us now look at top three spells from the star India seamer;
1. 5/18 vs SL in Mumbai (WS) in 2023
In India’s dominating victory over Sri Lanka in the ODI World Cup 2023 match on November 2, Mohammed Shami delivered a spectacular bowling performance, claiming five wickets for just 18 runs. This remarkable spell marked his third five-wicket haul in ODI World Cups. Additionally, Shami achieved the milestone of becoming India’s top wicket-taker in the quadrennial tournament, with a total of 45 wickets from just 14 games.
2. 5/54 vs NZ in Dharamsala in 2023
In a standout performance during the 2023 ODI World Cup, Mohammed Shami showcased his skill and adaptability on a challenging pitch in Dharamsala against New Zealand. Despite the lack of assistance from the pitch, he secured five crucial wickets. Shami’s contributions included early breakthroughs, vital wickets at the death, and effective use of reverse swing.
The star India pacer’s performance was particularly remarkable due to the pressure built by fellow bowlers Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. Shami’s second World Cup five-wicket haul highlighted his exceptional abilities and was a defining moment in the tournament.
3. 5/69 vs Eng in Birmingham in 2019
During the 2019 Cricket World Cup clash between India and England in Birmingham, Mohammed Shami delivered a stellar performance, securing his first-ever five-wicket haul in ODIs. Despite being somewhat costly, Shami dismissed crucial English batsmen, including centurion Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, captain Eoin Morgan, Jos Buttler, and Chris Woakes.
This achievement followed Shami’s impressive four-wicket hauls in the previous two matches, which even featured a memorable World Cup hat-trick. His final figures were 5/69 as India restricted England to 337/7 in their allotted 50 overs at Edgbaston, highlighting his pivotal role in India’s bowling attack.
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