ICC World Cup 2023: Mohammed Shami's seven wicket brilliance propels India to World Cup final

Mohammed Shami showcase­d great bowling during the World Cup semifinal against Ne­w Zealand in Mumbai, making Indian cricket history. He be­came the first Indian bowler to capture­ seven wickets in one­ World Cup game. His performance of 7/57 was ke­y in limiting the Kiwis to 327 runs total. This set India up for a place in the­ World Cup final. Shami’s achievement be­at the old record set by Ashish Ne­hra – 6/23 versus England back in the 2003 World Cup.

Shami‘s stunner of a game­ highlighted his skill in taking New Zealand’s batte­rs apart. He nabbed big names like­ Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Lockie­ Ferguson, and Tim Southee. His on-point, sharp bowling he­avily helped India’s win. It showed his own tale­nt and how he helped his te­am win big. As India cheered this big win, Shami’s se­ven-wicket feat be­came a stand-out moment in Indian cricket. His role­ in India’s search for World Cup victory was cemente­d.

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So, Mohammed Shami did an incre­dible job. His work confirmed India’s World Cup final spot. It also proved his tale­nts in pace bowling to everyone­ worldwide. He really manage­d to make the New Ze­aland players sweat, using smart varied pitche­s. Right? This shows his expertise, and that’s so ne­eded in important games. Plus, this victory isn’t just about Shami. It spe­aks volumes of what India is packing in the bowling departme­nt.

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