IND vs ENG / Will Shami create new history in Cuttack, great opportunity to break Starc's world record

IND vs ENG: In the first match of the three-match ODI series being played between India and England, Team India performed brilliantly and won by 4 wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the series. In this match, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami returned to the playing XI after a long time. Shami may have taken only one wicket in the first match, but his bowling impressed everyone.

Shami's return to form is important before the Champions Trophy 2025

Keeping in mind the Champions Trophy 2025, Mohammed Shami's return to form can be a big positive sign for the Indian team. The situation regarding Jasprit Bumrah's fitness is still not clear, in such a situation, Shami's excellent form can strengthen India's bowling attack.

Four steps away from completing 200 ODI wickets

Mohammed Shami has so far taken 196 wickets in 102 ODIs at an average of 23.76. If he takes four more wickets in the second ODI to be played in Cuttack, he will join the list of bowlers who have completed their 200 wickets in ODI cricket. Along with this, he will have a golden opportunity to break the record of Australia's legendary fast bowler Mitchell Starc.

Opportunity to take 200 wickets in the least number of balls

So far, Shami has bowled 5033 balls to take 196 wickets. Mitchell Starc took 5240 balls to complete his 200 ODI wickets. In such a situation, if Shami is successful in taking four wickets in the next match, he will become the bowler to achieve this feat in the least number of balls. He will have an opportunity of 206 balls to achieve this milestone.

Opportunity to equal Mitchell Starc

If Shami completes his 200 wickets in the second ODI against England, he will jointly hold the first position with Mitchell Starc in the list of players who have reached this figure in the least number of matches. Starc had completed 200 wickets in 102 ODIs, and Shami has a golden opportunity to break this record.

India eyes on capturing the series

The Indian team would like to take an unassailable lead in the series by winning the second ODI to be held in Cuttack. The team's confidence will be high after the excellent performance in both batting and bowling departments in the first match. In this match, all eyes will be on Mohammad Shami to see whether he is able to create new history or not.

Conclusion

Mohammed Shami has a chance to make a big record in his name in the second ODI against England. If he manages to take four wickets in this match, he can make the world record of taking 200 wickets in the least number of balls in ODI cricket. Also, he can equal Mitchell Starc in the list of bowlers who have completed 200 wickets in the least number of matches. Indian fans will hope that Shami leads Team India to victory with his brilliant performance and once again establish himself among the top fast bowlers in world cricket.