Mohammed Shami creates history: List of bowlers to have taken 7 wickets in a World Cup match
On Wednesday, India took on New Zealand in the 2023 World Cup semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Batting first, the home side set the tone early as openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill put on 71 in 8.2 overs. Thereafter, the middle order took over as Virat Kohli (117) and Shreyas Iyer (105)'s centuries powered the Men in Blue to 397/4.
In reply, they were held at bay by Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson's 181-run partnership for the third wicket, but the Kiwis were left with too much to do and eventually fell short by 70 runs.
Which bowlers have taken 7 wickets in a World Cup game?
In the course of the victory, India pacer Mohammed Shami took 7/57, making him the first Indian bowler to pick up 7 wickets in a World Cup match. He also moved to the top of the wicket-taker's list in this World Cup.
A total of five bowlers, including Shami, have taken 7 wickets in a World Cup match.
Who will win the 2023 World Cup?
India and Australia are now among the favourites for the 2023 World Cup title. The odds were as follows ahead of this match, and you can (selected regions).
