Mohammed Shami

4 Indian bowlers who dominated New Zealand at home with memorable five-wicket hauls in ODIs ft. Krishnamachari Srikkanth

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:52:58 GMT

Team India will play New Zealand in a three-match ODI series at home from January 11 to January 18. This will be India’s first international series of the New Year. The matches will be played in three different cities across India.

The first ODI will be held at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara. The second match will take place at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on January 14. The third and final ODI will be played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on January 18.

India and New Zealand have played 120 ODI matches so far. India has won 62 matches, while New Zealand have won 50. One match ended in a tie, and seven matches ended with no result. In home conditions, India has won 31 out of 40 ODIs against New Zealand.

Indian bowlers have given some strong performances against New Zealand in home ODIs. In this feature, we look at four Indian bowlers who have taken five-wicket hauls against the Kiwis in India.

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1. Mohammad Shami (7/57 and 5/54)
Senior fast bowler Mohammad Shami has taken two five-wicket hauls against New Zealand in home ODIs. He produced an outstanding spell of 7/57 in 9.5 overs during the first semifinal of the 2023 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In that match, Shami dismissed Devon Conway (13), Rachin Ravindra (13), Kane Williamson (69), Tom Latham (0), and Daryl Mitchell with a brilliant bowling performance.

Shami also claimed figures of 5/54 in Dharamsala during the league stage of the same World Cup. Bowling first, he removed Will Young (17) and later dismissed Rachin Ravindra (75) with a well-disguised slower ball before cleaning up the lower order. India restricted New Zealand to 273 and successfully chased the target in 48 overs, with Virat Kohli scoring 95 runs.

2. Kris Srikkanth (5/27 and 5/32)
Former India opener Kris Srikkanth is a surprising name on this list. An occasional off-spinner, he took 25 wickets in 146 ODI matches. Both of his five-wicket hauls came during the home series against New Zealand in December 1988, helping him finish his ODI career with a bowling average of 25.64.

Srikkanth took 5/27 from seven overs in the first ODI at Visakhapatnam. He dismissed Ken Rutherford (67), Ian Smith (6), Trevor Franklin (21), John Bracewell (12), and Chris Kuggeleijn (4) as India restricted New Zealand to 196 for nine. He then scored 70 runs off 87 balls to help India win the match by four wickets. In the third ODI at Indore, Srikkanth picked up 5/32 from six overs as New Zealand were held to 169 for nine while chasing 223.

3. Amit Mishra (5/18)
Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra delivered a superb performance with figures of 5/18 from six overs against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam in October 2016. It was the fifth and final ODI of the series. Mishra bowled two maiden overs as New Zealand were bowled out for 79 in 23.1 overs, chasing India’s total of 269 for six.

Mishra dismissed Ross Taylor (19), BJ Watling (0), James Neesham (3), Tim Southee (0), and Ish Sodhi (0). His accurate and attacking bowling helped India win the match by 190 runs and clinch the series 3–2.

4. Manoj Prabhakar (5/33)
Former India all-rounder Manoj Prabhakar took 5/33 from 10 overs against New Zealand in Amritsar in November 1995. The match was the second ODI of the six-game series. India bowled out New Zealand for 145 in 44.1 overs and chased down the target in 43.4 overs to win by six wickets and level the series 1–1.

Prabhakar made early breakthroughs by dismissing Mark Greatbatch (2) and Martin Crowe (2). He also removed Shane Thomson (14), Lee Germon (9), and Dion Nash (0) to complete his five-wicket haul. For his match-winning performance, Prabhakar was named Player of the Match.

Delhi Capitals star scalps fifer in Bengal vs Chandigarh in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:22:08 GMT

In the third round of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 group stage, during the Elite Group B contest between Bengal and Chandigarh, Delhi Capitals star recorded a fifer.

After Bengal chose to field first at Rajkot, Chandigarh scored 319 all out in 48.2 overs. Among the Bengal bowlers, Mukesh Kumar recorded a fifer, while the Indian experienced pacer Mohammed Shami picked up three wickets.

While the Chandigarh captain and opener Manan Vohra scored 122 off 127 balls with nine fours and two sixes, the other top-order batters scored 20s, including the opening partner Arjun Azad, who scored 31 off 18 balls. The middle-order batter Sanyam Saini scored 67 runs off 54 balls with six fours and four sixes.

However, Mukesh Kumar and Mohammed Shami’s powerful bowling performances triggered a late batting collapse for Chandigarh. While Chandigarh were once batting on 293/4 in the 45th over, they were bowled out for 319 runs, as they lost the last six wickets for only 26 runs.

Mukesh Kumar recorded a fifer

Mukesh had the bowling figures of 10-0-59-5, while Shami had the bowling figures of 9.2-1-69-3. Mukesh dismissed Tushar Joshi (20), Sanyam Saini (67), Nikhil Thakur (8), Jagjit Singh (4), and Rohit Danda (0). Mukesh has been retained by the Delhi Capitals for the IPL 2026, while he was secured by the franchise for INR 8 crore by using the RTM in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Mohammed Shami got three wickets

Meanwhile, Shami took the wickets of the opener Arjun Azad (31), Taranpreet Singh (15), and Nishunk Birla (2). He has taken six wickets in three games of this tournament, as the right-arm fast bowler is proving his form once again.

The left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed got the remaining two wickets, as he had the bowling figures of 9-0-51-2. He dismissed Arslan Khan (26) and captain Manan Vohra (122).

Prasidh Krishna vs Mohammad Shami – Comparing Their Stats After 21 ODIs

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:03:56 GMT

Team India pacer Prasidh Krishna played in the recent ODI series against South Africa at home. He impressed in the final game, taking 4 wickets for 66 runs in 9.5 overs, helping India win and seal the series 2-1.

Although he gave away some runs, Prasidh Krishna took key wickets of Aiden Markram, Quinton de Kock, and Matthew Breetzke. India restricted South Africa to 270 all out and later chased the total with nine wickets to spare in just 39.5 overs.

In three games, he took seven wickets at an average of 28.42 and an economy of 7.80. While his overall economy was a bit high, he was India’s second-highest wicket-taker in the series. After a tough outing in the second game (2/85 in 8.2 overs), he was backed for the series decider and performed well when the team needed him the most, especially in the absence of senior pacers.

On that note, let us compare Prasidh Krishna’s numbers after 21 ODIs with those of Mohammad Shami at a similar stage.

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1. Wickets, Average, and Strike Rate

Prasidh Krishna made his ODI debut against England at Pune in 2021. He took four wickets on his debut and impressed everyone. So far, he has played 21 ODIs and picked up 37 wickets.

Mohammad Shami, a veteran pacer, made his ODI debut in 2013 against Pakistan. In his first 21 matches, he took 34 wickets.

Player	Matches	Wickets
Prasidh Krishna	21	37
Mohammad Shami	21	34

Prasidh Krishna’s average and strike rate show his talent. He has an average of 26.83 and a strike rate of 26.70. His only concern is the economy, which is slightly high at 6.02.

Shami’s numbers in his first 21 ODIs include an average of 28.15, a strike rate of 31.09, and an economy of 5.43.

Player	Matches	Average	Strike Rate	Economy
Prasidh Krishna	21	26.83	26.70	6.02
Mohammad Shami	21	28.15	31.09	5.43

2. Four-Wicket Hauls and Performance in Wins

Prasidh Krishna does not have a five-wicket haul in ODIs yet. He has three four-wicket hauls, with best figures of 4/12 against West Indies in 2022.

Shami has six five-wicket hauls and ten four-wicket hauls in his career. In his first 21 ODIs, he did not take a five-wicket haul and had only one four-wicket haul, with best figures of 4/55 against New Zealand in 2014.

Player	Matches	4-fers	5-fers	Best Figures
Prasidh Krishna	21	3	0	4/15
Mohammad Shami	21	1	0	4/55

In winning matches, Prasidh Krishna has played 15 games. He took 27 wickets in these wins, including three four-wicket hauls. His best figures were 4/12, with an average of 24.07, strike rate of 25.4, and economy of 5.66.

Shami was part of 13 wins and 2 no-results in his first 21 ODIs. In these victories, he took 15 wickets with no four-wicket or five-wicket hauls. His best figures were 3/52, average 33.73, strike rate 42.00, and economy 4.82.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Strike Rate	Economy	Best Figures

Prasidh Krishna

24.07

25.4

5.66

4/12

Mohammad Shami

33.73

42.00

4.82

3/52

Overall, Prasidh Krishna has better numbers than Shami in his first 21 ODIs in terms of wickets, average, strike rate, four-wicket hauls, and performance in winning matches.

Mohammed Shami responds to India snub with impressive 4-wicket haul in ongoing SMAT 2025

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:17:26 GMT

The 35-year-old Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been overlooked following India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title-winning success, where the right-arm fast bowler finished as the joint second leading wicket-taker. While many have questioned Shami’s non-inclusion in the recent Indian squad for any format, the right-arm pacer has sent another strong message with his Player of the Match-level performance on Thursday (December 4) in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26.

This time Bengal faced Services in the Elite Group C fixture at Hyderabad, where Bengal sent their opponents to bat first. While Services were bowled out for 165 runs in 18.2 overs, Bengal chased down the target in 15.1 overs after losing three wickets.

Mohammed Shami started with a wicket

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami started the game with a wicket on the first ball of the match by dismissing the opener Gaurav Kochar for a golden duck. In his next over, Shami dismissed the other opener Ravi Chauhan, who seemed dangerous with 26 off just nine balls with four fours and one six.

Mohammed Shami took 4 wickets

While Shami produced the early breakthroughs, the other Bengal bowlers never let the opponent batters dominate. In the late moments of the innings, Shami took two more wickets in his last two overs by dismissing Nakul Sharma (32) and Vishal Gaur (0), as the senior Indian pacer finished the innings with the bowling figures of 3.2-0-13-4. There was no doubt why Shami won the Player of the Match award in that dominant win for Bengal to grab the top spot in the points table of the Elite Group C.

Also, another Indian pacer, Akash Deep bagged three wickets, as he finished with the bowling figures of 4-0-27-3.

In chase, the opener Abhishek Porel (56) and captain Abhimanyu Easwaran (58) slammed half-centuries to secure an easy win for Bengal.

Watch: LSG pacer preparing under Mohammed Shami ahead of IPL 2026 season

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 15:11:39 GMT

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made a surprising trade ahead of the IPL 2026 season. They traded in Mohammed Shami, who was sidelined for a long time due to injury but has not been bowling well with Bengal in the 2025 Ranji Trophy, from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). IPL 2025 was not among the best for the experienced pacer, but still, LSG showed trust in him.

Ahead of the upcoming season, Shami is spotted with another LSG pacer, Mohsin Khan, during practice. It is reported that Khan is preparing under Shami's guidance. A recently shared video on social media showed how the talented pacer is taking advice from Shami. In the video, Shami is seen padded up, probably doing some batting to train the latter.

Mohsin Khan has been a part of the LSG squad since IPL 2022. He was marked as one of the most talented fast bowlers from the Indian domestic cricket arena. Because of injury issues, he had to spend a good amount of time out of action. Injury forced him to miss the entire IPL 2025 season as well.

Mohsin Khan training under Mohammed Shami's observation

Mohsin Khan is currently training in Amroha under the guidance of Lucknow Super Giants fast-bowler Mohammed Shami.
He has started bowling again, with Shami personally mentoring and guiding him through the sessions. pic.twitter.com/WYwpmlgQ30
— HARSHIT 🕷 (@I_am_Harshit_17) November 22, 2025

Before the IPL 2025 season, the left-handed seamer sustained an ACL injury that kept him off the field for months. LSG bought in Shardul Thakur to replace the injured bowler. Despite the injury, the team management retained Khan for the upcoming season as well.

List of retained players by LSG ahead of IPL 2026:

Batters: Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, and Matthew Breetzke.

Bowlers: Digvesh Rathi, Avesh Khan, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, M Siddharth, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Mohammad Shami (traded in), and Arjun Tendulkar (traded in).

All-rounders: Shahbaz Ahamad, Arshin Kulkarni, and Ayush Badoni.

Shubman Gill's comments cast more uncertainty over Mohammed Shami's career ahead of IND vs SA 1st Test

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:44:35 GMT

Why is the team management constantly ignoring Mohammed Shami despite his impactful performances in domestic cricket for Bengal? During the India vs. South Africa 1st Test (IND vs. SA 1st Test) pre-match press conference, India captain Shubman Gill has made some significant comments about not selecting Shami for the red ball series.

Acknowledging Shami's talent, Gill highlighted the recent performances from the other pacers of the team. Ultimately, the captain of India's Test and ODI setup said about the long-term investment, which can develop the team in the coming days. The captain mentioned the importance of Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.

"There aren’t many bowlers of Shami bhai’s quality. But when you look at the performances of others—guys like Akash Deep and Prasidh—and also what Siraj and Bumrah have done for us, it becomes a tough call," Gill said.

"It’s never easy when someone like Shami Bhai has to miss out, but at the same time, we have to plan ahead... As for fitness and selection matters, the selectors would be in a better position to give a clear answer on that."

Though Gill did not completely rule out the chances of Shami being in the national team completely. He said that the team management will evaluate the squad according to the assignments.

Mohammed Shami's career over for Team India?

"But I think it's important for us to see where we are playing the next series and plan ahead with what kind of fast bowlers can give us the best chance. Especially when we are touring New Zealand or other foreign countries," he added.

Shami, 35, after a major heel surgery, is pushing hard to regain his spot in the national team. With Bengal, he already did some eye-catching bowling. In just two matches this Ranji Trophy season, he has taken 15 wickets, which includes a five-wicket haul against Gujarat and a destructive 3-for-4 burst that dismantled Uttarakhand. Shami was last featured for Team India during the Champions Trophy 2025 triumph.

Supreme Court issues notice to Mohammed Shami in Hasin Jahan’s alimony case

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:11:51 GMT

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami and the Government of West Bengal after his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, filed a petition seeking an increase in alimony. Jahan approached the top court, asking for a higher monthly allowance for herself and their daughter, claiming that the amount decided earlier by the Calcutta High Court was not enough.

The Calcutta High Court had earlier ordered Shami to pay INR 1.5 lakh per month to Hasin Jahan and INR 2.5 lakh for their daughter’s care. However, Jahan said the amount does not meet their living and educational needs. The Supreme Court has now asked both Shami and the West Bengal government to respond within four weeks. After receiving their replies, the matter will be heard again.

This case adds another chapter to the long-running legal fight between Shami and Jahan, which began in 2018. The dispute has included allegations of domestic violence, dowry harassment, and maintenance-related issues. Over the years, their conflict has received huge media attention and continues to draw public interest.

Mohammed Shami Reacts to the Ongoing Controversy

Despite the legal troubles, Mohammed Shami has continued to focus on his cricket career. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had previously cleared him of all match-fixing charges, allowing him to represent India without interruption. Still, his personal issues have often made headlines and invited public scrutiny.

In a recent interview, Shami was asked about his relationship with Hasin Jahan and other similar controversies involving cricketers. The 35-year-old pacer replied calmly, saying he had no regrets about the past and preferred to focus on his game. “Leave that. I never regret the past. What's gone is gone. I don't want to blame anyone, including myself. I want to focus on my cricket. I don't need these controversies. That's your job to investigate. Why do you want to hang us to death? Look at the other side as well. I focus on cricket, not controversies,” said Shami.

The Supreme Court will take up the case again after four weeks, and its next hearing will decide the future course of this ongoing dispute.

Mohammed Shami gives strong message to selectors with Ranji match-winning fifer

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:01:18 GMT

Indian right-arm fast bowler Mohammed Shami has sent another clear message to the selectors about his fitness and form as the fast bowler claimed a fifer to secure a strong win for Bengal against Gujarat in the second round of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26.

On the fourth and final day of the match, Bengal declared their second innings for 214/8, as the hosts set a 327-run fourth innings target for Gujarat, who were bundled out for 185 runs, as Bengal won by 141 runs. In the fourth innings, Urvil Patel was not out for 105 runs, while Jaymeet Patel scored 45 runs, and Aarya Desai (13) was the only other batter in that innings to manage a double-digit score. While Gujarat were once fighting at 153/3, they lost their last seven wickets for only 32 runs, where Shami picked up four wickets.

Mohammed Shami recorded fifer in Bengal's win

In the fourth innings of the match, Mohammed Shami had the bowling figures of 10-1-38-5, as it was his 12th five-wicket haul in his first-class cricket career. Shami started the fourth innings strongly by dismissing the opener Abhishek Desai for a golden duck on the very first delivery of the innings. Later, the Indian fast bowlers dismissed Jaymeet Patel (45), Vishal Jayswal (1), Siddharth Desai (0), and Arzan Nagwaswalla (0).

During Gujarat's first innings, while Shahbaz Ahmed recorded a six-wicket haul (6/34), Shami took three wickets, with bowling figures of 18.3-6-44-3. As Shahbaz scored a valuable 20 runs during Bengal's second innings and also took three wickets in the fourth innings (3/60), he won the Player of the Match award. Meanwhile, another Indian pacer Akash Deep claimed one wicket in both innings of the match (1/31 & 1/38).

Mohammed Shami took seven wickets in previous fixture

In the first round game of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, where Bengal hosted Uttarakhand, Shami took seven wickets by recording a three-wicket haul (3/37) and another four-wicket haul (4/38).

'No communication...'- After Mohammed Shami now this former captain slammed BCCI over team selection

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 21:41:35 GMT

The pile of emotions finally came out. After playing a classy 159-run knock against Chhattisgarh on a rain-affected day in a Ranji Trophy 2025 round two match, Ajinkya Rahane alleged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of 'no communication.'

Rahane can still feel the pain for not being selected for India’s Test tour to Australia in the 2024-25 season, where India performed poorly. During a recent interview, the experienced batter said that players like him who have passion for the red ball cricket deserve a chance to play for India. The 37-year-old believed that age is not a factor in performing in the highest order of cricket as long as a player himself can show the intent and passion for the game.

After the 159-run innings, Rahane said, "After 34-35 players are old. Players are always looking to do well. Players are always looking to give their best. And if someone is really passionate about playing red ball cricket. I think selectors should look into it. Because they come and watch the game. Every time it’s not about the performance. It’s about the intent and the passion and how you play with the red ball."

It was one of Rahane's most disheartening moments in his cricket career when he came to know the selectors did not choose him for the BGT series.

Ajinkya Rahane alleged BCCI for poor communication

"In Australia, you see, Michael Hussey made his debut in his 30s. Still, he made runs. Experience matters in red ball cricket. I thought, personally, the Indian team needed me in Australia," he said.

Recently, another star of India, Mohammed Shami, also made some explosive remarks on BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar. After taking 7 wickets for Bengal in a Ranji Trophy match against Uttarakhand, the pacer stated, "Let him say whatever he wants. You have seen how I bowled. It is all in front of your eyes."

"Let him say..."- Mohammed Shami hits back at Ajit Agarkar's comments on pacer's omission from AUS vs IND 2025 ODI series

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:33:51 GMT

India’s premier fast bowler, Mohammed Shami, featured in the first round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Bengal at the Eden Gardens against Uttarakhand. On his arrival in the city, he slammed the chief selector of the BCCI selection committee, Ajit Agarkar, for the pacer’s omission from the three-match ODI series against Australia down under.

Shami bowled with pace and good line and length in the first round of the competition and collected seven wickets in the game. That’s a positive sign for the Blue Brigade, who may want the pacer’s experience in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

“Let him say whatever he wants. You have seen how I bowled. It is all in front of your eyes.” Shami revealed at the end of the third day’s play at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The right-arm pacer has picked up 206 wickets in 107 innings of the 50-over format at an average of 24.05 and a strike rate of 25.80 with the help of 10 four-wicket and six five-wicket hauls.

Mohammed Shami reacts to Ajit Agarkar’s comments on pacer’s snub from AUS vs IND ODI series

Shami featured in the Champions Trophy 2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as they went on to win the title. A few days ago, during an interaction, Agarkar reckoned that they wanted Shami in the England series, but the veteran fast bowler wasn’t fully prepared for the trip.

“If Shami were here, I would give him an answer. If he is fit, why would we not have a bowler like Shami? I have had multiple chats with him. Over the last six to eight months, what we have found out is that he was not fit. If he stays fit over the next few months, the story might be different, but he was not fit to be picked for the England tour.” Agarkar mentioned.

India will play South Africa and New Zealand at home for their next home ODI series, which will produce more chances for Shami to return to the national side for the 50-over format.