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Shami Takes Second Fifer In Three Games To Become India’s Leading Wicket Taker In World Cup History
This was the second time when Shami has taken a fifer in this ongoing edition of the World Cup.
Mohammed Shami in action.
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India’s pacer Mohammed Shami scripted history as he became the highest wicket-taker for India in the World Cup with 45 scalps, crossing the likes of Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath. (Getty)
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In the World Cup 2023 game against Sri Lanka, Shami achieved this feat by picking up a 5-wicket haul at the Wankhede on Thursday. (Getty)
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This was the second time when Shami has taken a fifer in this ongoing edition of the World Cup as the first one came against New Zealand in Dharamsala. (Getty)
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Shami took the wickets of Charith Asalanka, Dushan Hemantha, Angelo Mathews, Dushmantha Chameera, and Kasun Rajitha to reach the feat as Sri Lanka were restricted to just 55 as India recorded a massive 302-run victory. (Getty)
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Apart from Shami, Jasprit Bumrah cleaned up Pathum Nissanka in the very first ball of the Lankan innings. (Getty)
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Siraj also bowled well as he snapped up Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Kusal Mendis. (Getty)
Published at : 02 Nov 2023 09:40 PM (IST)
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