• Mohammed Shami bowled an absolute jaffa to dismiss Steve Smith.

  • Smith departed after scoring 39 runs.

WATCH: Mohammed Shami castles Steve Smith with a pearler – IND vs AUS 2023, 1st ODI
Mohammed Shami clean bowls Steve Smith (Photo Source: Twitter)

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  • Mohammed Shami sends Mitchell Marsh back to the pavilion early

    • During the first ODI of the highly anticipated series between India and Australia in 2023, fans witnessed a sensational moment as Mohammed Shami showcased his bowling prowess. Facing off against the former Australian skipper, Steve Smith, Shami delivered an absolute gem of a delivery that left cricket enthusiasts in awe.

    The moment came during the 22nd over of the first innings, when Australia was looking to build a substantial partnership. Shami, renowned for his ability to extract movement and generate pace, produced a delivery that seemed to defy the laws of physics. The ball moved late and deviated substantially off the pitch, leaving Smith bewildered.

    As the ball crashed into the stumps after taking an inside edge of Smith bat. The dismissal of star Australian batter was a sight to behold for cricket lovers and a testament to Shami’s exceptional skills. The wicket of Smith marked a crucial breakthrough for India as he was well-settled on 39 after facing 49 deliveries.

    Here’s the video:

    This mesmerizing delivery by Shami left fans and experts alike applauding his mastery of seam and swing bowling. It serves as a testament to the excitement and high-quality cricket expected throughout the limited-overs series between India and Australia in 2023.

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    Mohammed Shami sends Mitchell Marsh back to the pavilion early

    Earlier in the day, Shami removed inform batter Mitchell Marsh on the fourth delivery of his first over.

    Making his return to the playing XI, Shami bowled a delivery outside the off-stump, causing Marsh to have a got at it. The catch was cleanly taken by Shubman Gill at the first slip. Marsh’s brief stay at the crease concluded as he just managed to score 4 runs from 4 balls before heading back to the pavilion.

    Also WATCH: Mohammed Shami delivers an absolute peach to send Mitchell Marsh packing – IND vs AUS, 1st ODI

    Notably, Shami got a limited playing time during the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2023. The right-arm pacer mostly warming the bench as the Indian team management opted for Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj in the six-team tournament.

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