Mohammed Shami Scripts IPL History with Unique Bowling Record!
Welcome to a historic moment in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Mohammed Shami, the seasoned fast bowler from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), etched his name in the record books during a thrilling encounter against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In a display of sheer skill and precision, Shami became the first bowler in IPL history to claim a wicket on the very first ball of an innings on four separate occasions. This remarkable achievement underlines his prowess as one of the most lethal pacers in the tournament’s history.
The latest chapter of Shami’s record-breaking journey unfolded in the IPL 2025 clash when he dismissed CSK’s promising young opener, Shaik Rasheed, with a delivery that epitomized fast bowling brilliance. Shami bowled a perfect seam-up ball, pitching just outside off-stump and moving away late, tempting Rasheed into a rash shot. The batter could only manage a faint edge, which was comfortably pouched by Abhishek Sharma in the slips, sending the SRH camp into a frenzy. This wicket added to Shami’s illustrious list of first-ball victims, which includes cricketing giants like Jacques Kallis (Dubai, 2014), KL Rahul (Wankhede, 2022), and Phil Salt (Ahmedabad, 2023).
The match kicked off with SRH captain Pat Cummins winning the toss and opting to bowl first on a pitch at Chepauk known for offering early assistance to pacers. Shami, living up to his reputation, struck gold immediately, setting the tone for what promised to be an enthralling contest. His ability to consistently exploit the new ball has made him a nightmare for opening batters, and this record of four first-ball wickets now stands as a testament to his mastery over swing and seam—a statistic unmatched by any other bowler in the IPL’s 18-year history.
But the night wasn’t just about Shami’s heroics. CSK’s youthful opening pair of Shaik Rasheed and Ayush Mhatre also carved out their own slice of history. The duo became only the fourth opening combination in IPL history where both batters were under 21 years old. With a combined age of just 38 years and 131 days, they are now the second-youngest opening pair to take the crease in the tournament, trailing only the record set by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi earlier in 2025, who had a combined age of 37 years and 135 days during their partnership against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Jaipur.
This rare feat places Rasheed and Mhatre alongside other prodigious under-21 opening pairs in IPL lore, including Sanju Samson-Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill-Tom Banton, and SRH’s own Abhishek Sharma-Priyam Garg, with the latter duo achieving the milestone twice. The emergence of such young talent signals a bright future for CSK and Indian cricket at large, as these players showcase their potential on one of the biggest stages in T20 cricket.
As the IPL 2025 season progresses, Mohammed Shami’s historic record serves as a reminder of why he remains a cornerstone of Indian fast bowling. His ability to strike early and disrupt the opposition’s momentum has been pivotal for SRH, while CSK’s young guns hint at a generational shift in the IPL’s batting landscape. What does this mean for the rest of the tournament? Will Shami continue to shatter records, and can Rasheed and Mhatre build on their historic start? Stay tuned for more updates as we witness the unfolding of yet another exhilarating IPL season!