Ranking Mohammad Sami’s Top 3 bowling Performances in Tests

This article will discuss the Ranking of Mohammad Sami’s Top 3 bowling Performances in Tests he had much success in Test cricket but few notable performances. Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Sami was one of the prime bowling options for Pakistan in the early stages of his international career. Unfortunately, he could not get much success in Test cricket but there were few notable performances. Moving further we will recollect his top 3 bowling performances in Test cricket. 

#1. 5/36 vs New Zealand, 2001

Talk about introducing yourself to international cricket. This is Mohammad Sami’s way of breaking into international cricket, by taking a 5-wicket haul against a formidable New Zealand batting unit. He was making his debut in Test cricket in this match and delivered the best performance of his Test career on his debut. New Zealand was chasing a massive target of 431 runs in the second innings but the task was made impossible by Sami. He picked up five wickets to break the spine of the Kiwi batting order. Eventually, Pakistan won the match by 299 runs and the debutant was awarded the player of the match for his outstanding bowling effort. 

#2. 5/44 vs New Zealand, 2003

The conditions in New Zealand are conducive for bowlers and Mohammad Sami exploited those conditions really well. This is the second 5-wicket haul in Sami’s career and once again it was picked up against New Zealand. The first innings was not rewarding for the fast bowler as he could not take even a single wicket but made a heroic comeback in the second innings. His 5-wicket haul forced the Kiwi batting unit to surrender. 

#3. 4/53 vs Zimbabwe, 2002

Mohammad Sami delivered this bowling spell against Zimbabwe in the first Test of the series between the two teams at Harare. It resulted in a convincing victory for Pakistan and the young fast bowler had an important contribution in that. In the first innings, Pakistan could only post 285 runs on the board and the visitors needed a good bowling performance in order to take a lead at the end of the first innings. Sami stepped up with his four wickets and helped Pakistan get a comfortable lead in the first innings.