IND vs SA Live: Mohammed Shami completes 200 Test wickets: India’s all-format pacer Mohammad Shami on Tuesday (28 December) achieved a special milestone of 200 Test wickets with a fantastic fifer against South Africa in the ongoing Boxing Day Test in Centurion. Shami returned with 5 for 46 on Day 3 and also completed his 200 wickets in Test cricket. Follow InsideSport.in for more IND vs SA updates
IND vs SA Live: Mohammed Shami bags fantastic fifer against South Africa to complete 200 Test wickets – Check out
Shami was five wickets away from reaching the 200-Test wicket landmark ahead of the Boxing Day Test which is underway at Centurion. The 31-year-old dismissed Keegan Petersen, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Temba Bavuma, and Kagiso Rabada to complete the fifer.
Shami is only the fifth Indian pacer to reach the 200 Test wickets milestone after legendary Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, and Javagal Srinath.
IND vs SA Live: Mohammed Shami bags fantastic fifer against South Africa to complete 200 Test wickets – Check out
Mohammed Shami completes 200 Test wickets
- Mohammed Shami picked up a five-for on Day 3 of the ongoing Centurion Test to complete 200 wickets in Test cricket
- Kagiso Rabada’s wicket was Shami’s 200th Test scalp and also his fifth of the innings
- He is only the fifth Indian pacer to reach the 200 Test wickets milestone
- M Shami is third-fastest among Indian pacers to reach the milestone
- He achieved it in his 55th Test match and only Kapil Dev (50) and Javagal Srinath (54) are ahead
Fewest balls to 200 Test wickets for India:
- 9896 Mohammed Shami
- 10248 R Ashwin
- 11066 Kapil Dev
- 11989 Ravindra Jadeja
Mohammed Shami picks five-for & completes his 200th Test wicket!#SAvIND #TeamIndia #MohammedShami pic.twitter.com/lWWeXLjQo1
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) December 28, 2021
Tests to 200 wickets among Indian pacers:
- 50 Kapil Dev
- 54 Javagal Srinath
- 55 Mohammed Shami
- 63 Zaheer Khan/Ishant Sharma
IND vs SA Live: Mohammed Shami bags fantastic fifer against South Africa to complete 200 Test wickets – Check out
The 31-year-old took to the micro-blogging website to cherish the special moment.
“A proud moment and to do it for the team here in Centurion is special 200 and counting. Thanks to everyone for the love and support,” Shami tweeted.
A proud moment and to do it for the team here in Centurion 🏟️ is special
2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ and counting
Thanks to everyone for the love and support #TeamIndia | #SAvIND #mshami11 pic.twitter.com/rjdGKqAGsO
— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) December 28, 2021
Former greats VVS Laxman and former India head coach Ravi Shastri took to their respective social media handles to congratulate Shami on the special achievement.
Double hundred is a special number 😉 #200 👏
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) December 28, 2021
New NCA head and former India batsman VVS Laxman congratulated Shami on his achievement.
“After a fabulous innings from Rahul on Day 1, an outstanding display of seam bowling from Shami. 5 wkts and a great way to get to 200 Test Wickets. With his fine spell,India take a commanding 130 run lead. Wishing for the batsman to capitalise & set a big target for South Africa,” Laxman said.
After a fabulous innings from Rahul on Day 1,an outstanding display of seam bowling from Shami. 5 wkts and a great way to get to 200 Test Wickets.
With his fine spell,India take a commanding 130 run lead. Wishing for the batsman to capitalise & set a big target for South Africa pic.twitter.com/UheFlIZXo9— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 28, 2021
Shabash Sultan of Bengal @MdShami11. Dekh ke maza aah gaya. Biryani. Doh din ke baad. Mehnat ka Phal. God bless. #SAvIND #Shami #Shami200 pic.twitter.com/QGZ41g4bD7
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) December 28, 2021
Mohammad Kaif also took to his Twitter account to congratulate Shami saying he is the world’s most underrated pacer but has the same quality as Jasprit Bumrah, James Anderson and Pat Cummins.
Mohammad Shami is easily the world's most underrated pacer. Bhai ko halke mein maat lena, yeh toh heavy driver hai. Shami has the same quality as Bumrah, Anderson, Cummins. @MdShami11 #INDvsSA
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 28, 2021
IND vs SA Live: Mohammed Shami bags fantastic fifer against South Africa to complete 200 Test wickets – Check out
Meanwhile, India took a crucial 130-run lead after bowling out South Africa for 197 in the first innings. Mohammad Shami was the pick of the bowlers as he returned with 5 for 44 runs in 16 overs. For the hosts, Temba Bavuma was the top scorer with 52 off 103 balls.
On day 3 Stumps, India’s score read 16/1 with 146 runs lead and KL Rahul and nightwatchman Shardul Thakur unbeaten at the crease.
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