Mohammed Shami Becomes 1st Cricketer In IPL History To Play All Matches In A Season Without Coming Out To Bat

The 15th season of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 has ended with debutants Gujarat Titans (GT), led by all-rounder Hardik Pandya, lifting their maiden IPL title this season. (Pic Courtesy: BCCI / IPL)

GT pacer Mohammed Shami registered a unique record this season as he has become the 1st player in IPL history to play all games in a season without coming out to bat. (Pic Courtesy: BCCI / IPL)

In the history of IPL, before Shami, no player ever has played all matches of a season and never had to go out to bat in the entire season. (Pic Courtesy: BCCI / IPL)

During IPL 2022, Mohammed Shami played a total of 16 matches for Gujarat Titans, but he did not get a chance to come out to bat even once. (Pic Courtesy: BCCI / IPL)

The only match in which Shami came very close to bat was during GT's IPL match against KKR during the league round. Gujarat was out for 156/9 in 20 overs and won that match by eight runs. (Pic Courtesy: BCCI / IPL)

Gujarat Titans clinched the IPL title in their debut season itself. GT was in remarkable form throughout the season as they were the first team this year to qualify for the playoffs by winning 10 out of 14 matches in league stage. (Pic Courtesy: BCCI / IPL)