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Delhi Police applaud Shami’s fiery bowling with playful tweet to Mumbai counterparts

The highly anticipated semifinal clash between India and New Zealand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai unfolded on a momentous note, with India emerging victorious by a commanding margin of 70 runs, securing their place in the coveted final of the Cricket World Cup 2023.

India, opting to bat first, seized the initiative from the outset, setting a formidable target of 397 for 4, a testament to their collective batting prowess. Virat Kohli, the maestro of Indian cricket, orchestrated a masterful innings, scoring a scintillating century, his 50th in the ODI format. His knock of 117 runs off 113 balls, laced with elegance and precision, was the cornerstone of India’s batting surge. India’s number 4, Shreyas Iyer smashed a century as well, ending with 105 of 70. Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also played invaluable knocks which was why India ended with almost 400.

New Zealand’s chase of India’s mammoth total got off to a shaky start, as they found themselves reeling at 39 for 2. However, Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson combined for a magnificent 181-run partnership that rekindled hopes of a Kiwi comeback, sending shivers down the spines of Indian fans worldwide. India’s bowling was quite ordinary and their lapses in the field further compounded their woes. In the 29th over, Mohammed Shami agonizingly put down a sitter handing Kane Williamson a lifeline at a crucial juncture when India desperately needed a breakthrough.

Despite his earlier fumble, the seasoned pacer spectacularly redeemed himself, dismissing Williamson in the 33rd over, providing India with the crucial breakthrough they desperately sought. A mere two deliveries later, he sent Tom Latham packing for a duck, reinvigorating India’s bowling attack and sending a surge of energy through the field. Shami’s exceptional performance culminated in a remarkable seven-wicket haul, etching his name in the annals of Indian cricketing history as the bowler with the best figures in ODIs. The significance of this feat is further amplified by the fact that it was achieved in the high-stakes environment of a World Cup semi-final.

Shami’s exceptional bowling performance has garnered widespread praise from fans and experts, with many advocating for his selection as the ‘Player of the Tournament’ if India emerges victorious on Sunday.

Delhi Police’s brilliant tweet

In the wake of Shami’s fiery bowling display against New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Delhi Police playfully tweeted to their Mumbai counterparts, hoping they wouldn’t book the pacer for his assault on the Kiwis. The tweet was a unique way to applaud the veteran who has been exceptional throughout the World Cup.

.@MumbaiPolice hope you do not book @MdShami11 for the tonight's assault.#INDvsNZ#CWC2023#Shami pic.twitter.com/ehJ0IrW7zD

— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) November 15, 2023