Mohammed Shami achieved a significant milestone by becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in the tournament. Shami's remarkable performance saw him secure his position as the top wicket-taker for India in the ongoing World Cup, surpassing the records of legendary Indian bowlers Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath, who had 44 wickets each.

With five wickets in the match against Sri Lanka, Shami elevated his wicket tally to 45 in ODI World Cups, solidifying his position at the top. His performance also set a record for the most five-wicket hauls in ODIs by an Indian bowler, with four to his name. Notably, three of these five-wicket hauls have come in World Cup matches, placing him on par with Australia's Mitchell Starc.

BCCI also congratulated Shami for this tremendous achievement. Check out the post here:

Furthermore, Shami's impressive achievement propelled him into the list of the top 10 highest wicket-takers in ODI World Cup history. Glenn McGrath leads this list with 71 wickets. Among currently active international cricketers, only Mitchell Starc and Trent Boult have claimed more wickets than Shami in World Cup matches, with 56 and 49 wickets, respectively.

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Shami's outstanding spell in the match against Sri Lanka contributed significantly to India's comprehensive victory, as they defeated Sri Lanka by a massive 302-run margin. This victory secured India's place in the World Cup semifinals and marked their biggest win in the tournament's history.

In summary, Mohammed Shami's remarkable performance in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup solidified his status as the highest wicket-taker for India in the tournament, surpassing the records of Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath. His five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka also propelled him into the list of the top 10 highest wicket-takers in ODI World Cup history. Shami's contributions played a pivotal role in India's dominant victory and their progression to the World Cup semifinals.


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