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Shami's Fiery Start: 6 Wickets Off First Balls!
23 May
Summary
- Mohammed Shami took two wickets in the opening overs.
- Shami holds the IPL record for most wickets off the first ball.
- He has taken 5 wickets in the first over of IPL 2026 matches.
Mohammed Shami began the match against the Punjab Kings with exceptional bowling, taking a wicket on the very first ball of the innings. He then dismissed Cooper Conolly in the third over, significantly boosting the Lucknow Super Giants' position. This early success meant Punjab Kings lost two key players within the powerplay.
Shami has achieved a unique milestone in Indian Premier League history, becoming the only bowler to take six wickets off the first ball of an IPL innings. He surpasses Jofra Archer, who has five such dismissals. His performance in IPL 2026 has been remarkable, securing five wickets in the first over across thirteen appearances with an economy rate of 7.23.
