Mohammed Shami Breaks Zaheer Khan’s ODI World Cup Record In India Vs Sri Lanka Match

ICC World Cup 2023- Mohammed Shami Breaks Zaheer Khan’s ODI World Cup Record In India Vs Sri Lanka Match: Yesterday’s Team India Vs Team Sri Lanka match sets a new record in the ODI World Cup. During the ODI WC 2023 match between Ind and SL, at first, Zaheer Khan’s ODI World Cup Record was shattered by India’s best wicket-taker Mohammed Shami. His remarkable achievement not only assisted in India’s victory but also led him to major milestones.

A Burning Presentation By Indian Bowlers At Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

At the Wankhede Stadium, Shami, entering as the first-change bowler, showed his skill set by partnering with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj to raze the Sri Lanka batting squad. With the support of these three super-talented bowlers and amazing fielding members, Rohit Sharma’s team India achieved a resonant 302-run victory.

Team India outs Sri Lanka’s batters for 55 runs in a chase of 357 and India Becomes the First Team To Qualify For Semis team in the current tournament.

Mohammed Shami Breaks Zaheer Khan’s World Cup Record

Shami’s outstanding performance of 5/18 in just five overs was not only influential in India’s win but also uplifted him to a historic milestone. He outpaced the legendary Zaheer Khan to become India’s highest wicket-taker in the history of the World Cup.

Shami’s count now stands at a striking 45 wickets for the Men in Blue, reached in 14 matches. But, former Zaheer had taken 44 wickets in 23 matches.

ODI WC 2023: India Defeats Sri Lanka by 302 Run & Officially Qualified To Semis

Shami’s Meets Australia’s Mitchell Starc

Shami’s accomplishments in World Cup history extend outside his record-breaking wicket count. In this WC innings, he has taken his third five-wicket haul in total.

It was his second five-wicket haul in the current tournament, whereas one came during the 2019 World Cup against Afghanistan. This sort of achievement sits him beside Australia’s Mitchell Starc for the mutual best five-wicket hauls in ODI World Cups.