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TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

'Wankhede ko Waca bana rakha hai': Social media erupts after Mohammed Shami's record-breaking five-wicket haul

NEW DELHI: Star India pacer Mohammed Shami achieved his second five-wicket haul of the ICC ODI World Cup, delivering an exceptional performance with figures of 5-18.

His brilliant bowling effort helped India dismiss Sri Lanka for a mere 55 runs, resulting in one of India's most significant victories in ODIs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Shami's exceptional bowling figures in the match against Sri Lanka significantly contributed to his overall tally of 45 wickets in World Cup matches.

This achievement propelled him to become the leading wicket-taker for India in the history of World Cups, surpassing Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath's joint record of 44 wickets in 23 matches. Notably, Shami, has taken 14 wickets in just three matches so far, reached this milestone in just 14 matches, showcasing his remarkable bowling prowess in World Cup competitions.

The moment Shami achieved the milestone social media platform 'X' started flooding with wishes for the sensational seamer.

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