After spending the first four matches of the ongoing World Cup on the bench, Mohammed Shami finally got his opportunity in the India-New Zealand clash in Dharamsala. Shami didn't let his wait go to waste and made an immediate impact, taking a wicket with his first delivery in this World Cup. He dismissed New Zealand opener Will Young, who chopped the ball onto his stumps, benefiting from some extra bounce. This early breakthrough put India in a favorable position.

Shami's achievement didn't stop at this wicket; it also marked a significant milestone in his career. With this dismissal, he surpassed legendary bowler Anil Kumble's tally of 31 wickets in World Cup matches, elevating himself to 32 wickets from 12 World Cup games. While Shami's performance was praiseworthy, it also highlighted his consistency and effectiveness on the world stage.

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Former Indian pacers Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath hold the record for the most wickets by Indian bowlers in World Cups, each having taken 44 wickets. Shami's immediate impact is a testament to his skill and his ability to make a difference when the team needed it the most, and it bodes well for India's prospects in the remainder of the tournament.

Earlie, India's captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to field first. India made two changes to their playing XI, with Suryakumar Yadav and Mohammed Shami coming in to replace the injured Hardik Pandya, who suffered an ankle injury in the previous match against Bangladesh, and Shardul Thakur. This decision aimed to bolster the team's performance in the crucial encounter.