India vs Australia: Mohammed Shami Scripts History, Becomes First India Pacer To Reach This Feat

Shami’s brilliant bowling and a solid start from Gill and Gaikwad helped India beat Australia by five wickets.

Mohammed Shami in action.

India’s premiere pacer Mohammed Shami scripted history by becoming the first bowler from his country to pick up a five-wicket haul on home soil since 2007. (Getty)

He reached this feat on Friday while taking part in the first ODI match against Australia. (Getty)

Shami ended the game with the figures of 5/51 to restrict Australia to 276 before skipper KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav helped India secure a victory. (Getty)

Former player Zaheer Khan was the last Indian speedster who scalped a five-wicket haul at home at Margao against Sri Lanka. (Getty)

He finished the match with figures of 5/42. (Getty)

Shami’s brilliant bowling and a solid start from Gill and Gaikwad helped India beat Australia by five wickets in the first ODI of the three-match series. (Getty)