Shami equals Saqlain Mushtaq's record, joins elite list with new milestone
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India's fast bowler Mohammed Shami has etched his name in history by becoming the fastest Indian to reach 200 wickets in One Day Internationals (ODIs), while also becoming the second-fastest bowler to achieve the feat, equaling Pakistan's Saqlain Mushtaq.
Shami achieved this milestone during India's ICC Champions Trophy clash against Bangladesh in Dubai, dismissing a well-set Jaker Ali in the 43rd over. This crucial wicket broke a 154-run partnership between Ali and Towhid Hridoy, giving India a much-needed breakthrough.
Shami's relentless pace was on full display as he took five wickets in the match, including key dismissals of Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed, and Tanzim Hasan, helping India dismiss Bangladesh for 228 in 49.4 overs.
Known for his consistency, Shami is one of India's most reliable wicket-takers in ODIs. He also holds the record for being the fastest Indian to reach 100 and 150 wickets in the format.
By reaching 200 wickets in 104 matches, Shami joins an elite list of fast bowlers. He shares the second-fastest record with Pakistan's Saqlain Mushtaq, just behind Australia's Mitchell Starc, who achieved the feat in 102 matches.
Fastest to 200 ODI wickets (by matches)
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