Mohammed Shami Rattles Madhya Pradesh with 4/54 in Thrilling Ranji Trophy Match
In a dramatic turn of events at the ongoing Ranji Trophy cricket tournament, Bangladesh pace sensation Mohammed Shami left Madhya Pradesh reeling on Wednesday, returning to form in brilliant fashion.
Shami, who had hinted at being back to his best after impressive figures against Vidarbha earlier this week, delivered even more heart-stopping bowling that crumbled opposition's innings on crucial day two of the match. The 29-year-old quick took four wickets inside the first session for an economy rate of just 0.54 overs per run, effectively halting Madhya Pradesh's momentum and casting a huge shadow over their chances of taking control of the match.
Playing at his home ground in the Eden Gardens complex, Shami used his incredible athleticism to execute multiple key catches that proved pivotal in shifting the balance of power completely back in favor of Bengal. His unorthodox variations continued to put immense pressure on the opposing batsmen, leading directly to four dismissals in a thrilling two-hour spell that showcased pure skill and artistry.
Despite several setbacks to their top order earlier due lack of coordination among batting stalwarts from both teams however, Shami played on tirelessly as his teammates showed perfect support with an unyielding collective effort to finish off Madhya Pradesh for a score well in excess of 200 - all without knowing that this performance was just getting underway.