Mohammed Shami proved his worth as an all-rounder in the Preliminary Quarterfinal of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 against Chandigarh. The veteran pacer displayed fireworks with the bat and struck early with the ball, making an impactful performance for Bengal.
Batting Brilliance: 18 Runs in One Over
Coming in at a crucial stage for Bengal, Shami smashed 18 runs in a single over bowled by Chandigarh’s Sandeep Sharma. His thrilling knock included:
- 2 Sixes
- 4 Fours
- 1 Double
Shami’s quickfire 32 off 17 balls, with a strike rate of 188.24, helped Bengal post a competitive total of 159/9 in 20 overs.
Early Breakthrough with the Ball
Shami wasted no time in making an impact with the ball. On just his third delivery of the opening over, he dismissed Chandigarh’s opener Arslan Khan for a duck. The wicket came from a sharp delivery that Khan edged to Shakir Habib Gandhi at slip, leaving Chandigarh at 1/1 in 0.3 overs.
Shami’s Bowling Figures (Current):
- Overs: 0.3
- Runs: 1
- Wickets: 1
- Economy: 2.00
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Match Context
Bengal posted 159/9, setting a target of 160 for Chandigarh. Shami’s contributions with both bat and ball have given Bengal the upper hand, putting pressure on Chandigarh early in their chase.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Shami’s remarkable performance.
