Mohammad Shami Records Worst Bowling Figures by an Indian in IPL History
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed its fair share of impressive performances by bowlers, but on Saturday, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fast bowler Mohammad Shami’s outing was one to forget. In a match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Shami recorded the worst bowling figures by an Indian in the history of the tournament, conceding 75 runs without taking a single wicket.
Shami’s dismal performance came as a shock to fans and experts alike, as he is known for his ability to bowl at a high pace and pick up wickets consistently. However, on Saturday, he was off-color, allowing the PBKS batsmen to score freely and record a massive 185 runs in their 20 overs.
The 4-0-75-0 figures are a stark reminder of Shami’s poor day at the office, with the Indian seamer conceding six fours and seven sixes in his four overs. His performance was particularly disappointing considering the fact that he is one of the most experienced and successful bowlers in the SRH lineup.
Mohit Sharma, another Indian bowler, had previously held the record for the worst bowling figures by an Indian in IPL history. Sharma recorded 4-0-73-0 while representing Gujarat Titans (GT) in a match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in 2024. However, Shami’s figures surpassed Sharma’s record, making him the new holder of this unwanted record.
Shami’s struggles in the match were compounded by the fact that he was bowling in a phase where the PBKS batsmen were looking to accelerate the scoring rate. Instead of containing the run flow, Shami found himself struggling to bowl a single over without conceding a boundary or a six.
The SRH bowling attack, which included other experienced bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umran Malik, was unable to contain the PBKS batsmen, who scored at a rate of over 10 runs per over. The SRH bowlers collectively conceded 185 runs, with Shami’s poor figures being the standout performance.
The defeat was a bitter pill to swallow for SRH, who were looking to bounce back from their previous loss. The team’s bowling attack, which has been their strength throughout the tournament, failed to deliver, allowing the PBKS batsmen to score freely.
As the IPL season continues, Shami will be looking to bounce back from this disappointing performance and lead the SRH bowling attack to better results. However, his poor figures will serve as a reminder of the importance of consistency and the need to perform well even in unfavorable conditions.
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