Mohammed Shami Pips Zaheer Khan, Javagal Srinath to Become India's Top Wicket-Taker in ODI World Cup History

Mohammed Shami continued his dream run in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 picking up a five-wicket haul to become the leading India wicket-taker in the tournament history.

Shami produced an incredible bowling spell against Sri Lanka batters who looked clueless against them in a mammoth chase of 358. It was another dismal batting performance from Lanka as they were bundled out for just 55 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Meanwhile, it was Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj who started the party with the new ball for the home fans at Wankhede by dismantling Lanka’s top order early. Shami joined the party soon and created havoc with his bowling and went on to take his second fifer of this year’s edition.

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Shami has pipped Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath to become India’s highest wicket-taker in ODI World Cups.

Most wickets for India in World Cup

45 – Mohammed Shami*

44 – Zaheer Khan

44 – Javagal Srinath

33 – Jasprit Bumrah

31 – Anil Kumble

Meanwhile, it was Shami’s third fifer in the ODI World Cup – two in the ongoing edition and one in the 2019 against Afghanistan. He has now claimed the joint-most five-wicket hauls in ODI World Cups.

Most 5-fer in ODI World Cups

3 – Mitchell Starc

3 – Mohammed Shami

Overall it was his fourth fifer – most by an Indian bowler in One Day Internationals.

Most ODI five-fors for India

4 – Mohammed Shami

3 – Javagal Srinath

3 – Harbhajan Singh

The in-form Shami, on as first change in the 10th over, struck with his third ball when Charith Asalanka was out for one, slashing to Ravindra Jadeja at backward point.

Then 14-5 was transformed into 14-6 next ball when Dushan Hemantha became the fourth nought of the innings, edging straight to wicketkeeper KL Rahul.

Dushmantha Chameera survived the hat-trick ball with a solid forward defensive shot, but that was little consolation to Sri Lanka. in a World Cup match to leave themselves eyeing an unwanted record.

There was no stopping for him after that he got the wickets of Angelo Matthews, Dushmantha Chameera and Kasun Rajitha.

With the win, India became the first team to seal a spot in the semifinals of the tournament. Sri Lanka collapsed to 55 all out inside 20 overs, having been set 358 to win.