World Cup 2019: Mohammad Shami becomes second Indian bowler to take WC hat-trick

Mohammad Shami became only the second Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in the World Cup. Chetan Sharma was the first Indian bowler to take a hat-trick at the World Cup when he dismissed Ken Rutherford, Ian Smith and Ewen Chatfield in successive deliveries in the 1987 World Cup game.

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: Mohammed Shami of India celebrates the wicket of Mujeeb Ur Rahman of Afghanistan, his hat-rick and victory during the Group Stage match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 between India and Afghanistan at The Hampshire Bowl on June 22, 2019 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

India edged Afghanistan in a thrilling encounter at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday to register their fourth win in the 2019 ICC World Cup. India could hold out a stiff challenge from their Asian opponents courtesy a brilliant hat-trick by their seamer Mohammad Shami who turned around the game in his team's favour in the final over of the match. With Afghanistan in striking distance of India's 225-run target, Shami produced one of the most deadly spells in World Cup history to dismiss Mohammad Nabi, Aftab Alam and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman off consecutive deliveries in the final over. Mohammad Shami became only the second Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in the World Cup. Chetan Sharma was the first Indian bowler to take a hat-trick at the World Cup when he dismissed  Ken Rutherford, Ian Smith and Ewen Chatfield in successive deliveries in the 1987 World Cup game.

As well as Mohammed Shami's unforgettable hat-trick, there were six double-wicket overs during yesterday's #CWC19 matches!

Here are the @UberEats Best Deliveries from the action. pic.twitter.com/3uCZRmHSEt — ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2019

Shami's hattrick was only the fourth instance when an Indian bowler took a hat-trick in one day internationals. Before Shami, Chetan Sharma (vs NZ in 1987), Kapil Dev (vs Sri Lanka in 1991 ) and Kuldeep Yadav ( vs Australia in 2017) took hat-tricks for India in ODIs. Previous Hat-tricks in World Cup: Chetan Sharma, 1987 Saqlain Mushtaq, 1999 Chaminda Vaas, 2003 Brett Lee, 2003 Lasith Malinga, 2007 (4 in 4) Kemar Roach, 2011 Lasith Malinga, 2011 Steven Finn, 2015 JP Duminy, 2015 There was a jubilant mood among family and friends of MohammadShami after the seamer took a brilliant hat-trick to turn around the game in India's favour. There were rampant celebrations  in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha after Shami's exploits with the ball.

Family and friends of #MohammadShami celebrate in Amroha,UP. Shami took a hattrick against Afghanistan yesterday. India had won the match by 11 runs. #IndVsAfgh #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/NO23gK2Mfj

— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2019