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Fans say ‘Take a bow’ as Mohammed Shami picks 5 wickets in match against New Zealand

Mohammed Shami's spectacular performance in the India vs New Zealand World Cup 2023 match has left fans amazed.

Published on: Oct 22, 2023, 18:31:40 IST
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Mohammed Shami picked up a five-wicket haul in his first World Cup 2023 match while playing against New Zealand in Dharamshala. The cricketer’s outstanding performance has created a chatter among fans, and many took to social media to express their excitement. With several fans posting on X, “Shami” is also trending. From talking about his “comeback” to sharing that he is “on fire” today, people are posting varied posts.

Mohammed Shami celebrating after taking a wicket in a match against New Zealand in the World Cup 2023. (Screengrab)
Mohammed Shami celebrating after taking a wicket in a match against New Zealand in the World Cup 2023. (Screengrab)

Here’s how fans are reacting to Mohammed Shami’s 5-wicket haul:

“Spectacular Shami. Take a bow,” posted an X user. Several others shared the same phrase to show their appreciation for the cricketer. “Sensational Shami is back. Appreciation post for him as he takes five wickets in Dharamshala,” added another.

“Mohammed Shami took 5 wickets against New Zealand, there is no doubt that Mohammed Shami is the best bowler of India,” joined a third. “Mohammed Shami’s consistent performances are like a timeless classic, delivering joy and excitement every time he steps onto the field. Keep shining, Shami!” wrote a fourth.

India vs New Zealand World Cup 2023:

The teams have given stellar performances since their first match in this 13th edition of ICC Men’s World Cup Cricket. Both have played four matches till now and have emerged as winners against their respective opponents. Today’s match will decide which team’s winning streak will continue.

India and New Zealand are facing each other at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala. India won the toss and opted to bowl first. New Zealand closed the first innings with 273 runs in 50 overs.

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    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More