Team India speedster Mohammed Shami is one of the most lethal bowlers in the world right now. He is a fast bowler who can swing the ball both ways and generate a lot of pace. He is also a very good reverse swing bowler. Shami has been a key member of the Indian bowling attack for many years now and has played a crucial role in many of India’s victories.
Shami has a very good record in ODIs. He has taken 244 wickets in 174 ODIs at an average of 24.87. He has also taken five-wicket hauls on 10 occasions in ODIs.
Here are the five best bowling spells of Mohammed Shami in ODIs:
1. 5/51 vs Australia, Mohali, 2023
This is Shami’s best bowling performance in ODIs to date. He took five wickets for just 51 runs in the first ODI against Australia in Mohali on September 22, 2023. Shami’s bowling spell helped India bowl out Australia for 276 runs and win the match by six wickets.
Shami started his spell by taking the wickets of Mitchell Marsh and Steven Smith in his first two overs. He then came back in the middle overs and took the wickets of Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, and Sean Abbott to complete his five-wicket haul.
2. 4/16 vs West Indies, Old Trafford, 2019
Shami bowled a superb spell of 4/16 in the 2019 Cricket World Cup match against West Indies at Old Trafford on June 27, 2019. Shami’s bowling spell helped India bowl out West Indies for just 143 runs and win the match by 125 runs.
Shami started his spell by taking the wicket of Shai Hope in the second over. He then came back in the middle overs and took the wickets of Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, and Sheldon Cottrell to complete his four-wicket haul.
3. 4/35 vs Pakistan, Adelaide Oval, 2015
Shami bowled a brilliant spell of 4/35 in the 2015 Cricket World Cup match against Pakistan at Adelaide Oval on February 15, 2015. Shami’s bowling spell helped India bowl out Pakistan for just 224 runs and win the match by 76 runs.
Shami started his spell by taking the wicket of Ahmed Shehzad in the second over. He then came back in the middle overs and took the wickets of Haris Sohail, Umar Akmal, and Shahid Afridi to complete his four-wicket haul.
4. 4/36 vs West Indies, Arun Jaitley Stadium, 2014
Shami bowled a superb spell of 4/36 in the ODI match against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium on October 11, 2014. Shami’s bowling spell helped India bowl out West Indies for just 240 runs and win the match by 10 runs.
Shami started his spell by taking the wicket of Dwayne Smith in the second over. He then came back in the middle overs and took the wickets of Darren Bravo, Kieron Pollard, and Andre Russell to complete his four-wicket haul.
5. 4/48 vs West Indies, Sabina Park, 2017
Shami bowled a brilliant spell of 4/48 in the ODI match against West Indies at Sabina Park on July 6, 2017. Shami’s bowling spell helped India bowl out West Indies for just 288 runs and win the match by 9 wickets.
Shami started his spell by taking the wicket of Kieran Powell in the second over. He then came back in the middle overs and took the wickets of Marlon Samuels, Rovman Powell, and Jason Holder to complete his four-wicket haul.
These are just a few examples of the many brilliant bowling spells that Mohammed Shami has bowled in ODIs. He is a truly world-class bowler and is one of the main reasons why India is one of the best teams in the world.
Analysis of Shami’s Bowling
Shami’s bowling is characterized by his pace, swing, and accuracy. He can bowl at speeds of over 150 km/h and can swing the ball both ways. He is also a very good reverse swing bowler.
Shami’s main weapon is his inswinging yorker. He is able to bowl this delivery consistently at high speeds and with great accuracy.
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