Watch: Mohammed Shami second Indian to take hat-trick in World Cup

On June 23, 2019: Mohammed Shami created history as he became the second India bowler to take a hat-trick in a World Cup match.

By: Sports Desk
Updated: June 22, 2022 02:42 PM IST

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Mohammed Shami celebrates taking the wicket of Afghanistan’s Aftab Alam. (Reuters)

Mohammed Shami became the second India bowler to take a World Cup hat-trick after Chetan’s Sharma feat in 1987. In a remarkable display of skill and control, Shami held his nerves to defend 16 runs in the final over of India’s match against Afghanistan during the World cup 2019 on June 22.

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Shami’s first ball was hit for a boundary by Mohammad Nabi making India nervous. But the pacer followed it with a dot ball and dismissed Nabi, Aftab Alam, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman in successive deliveries (two of them lethal yorkers) to guide India to their fourth victory in the tournament.

Shami finished his sensational spell with 4 wickets for 40 runs off 9.5 overs.

Chetan Sharma’s accomplishment was during India’s match against New Zealand in the 1987 edition of the quadrennial event.

Previous Hat-tricks in World Cup:

Chetan Sharma, 1987
Saqlain Mushtaq, 1999
Chaminda Vaas, 2003
Brett Lee, 2003
Lasith Malinga, 2007 (4 in 4)
Kemar Roach, 2011
Lasith Malinga, 2011
Steven Finn, 2015
JP Duminy, 2015

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