New Delhi, 25 May 2026: Mohammed Shami created history Mohammed Shami has created history in the Indian Premier League. He created a historical record by dismissing Punjab Kings batsman Priyansh Arya in his very first ball. In fact, Shami has now become the bowler taking the highest wicket in the first ball of the innings.
Punjab Kings was chasing the target of 198 runs. Mohammed Shami was at the crease, and Priyansh Arya was caught by Arjun Tendulkar on the very first ball of the innings. This was the sixth time in the Indian Premier League that Shami had taken a wicket on the first ball of the innings. In this regard, he left behind Joffra Archer, who has taken a wicket five times in the first ball of the IPL innings. Third in this list is Trent Boult, who has taken wickets thrice on the first ball of the innings.
Wicket on first ball of IPL innings
- 6 times – Mohammed Shami
- 5 times – Joffra Archer
Mohammed Shami’s IPL 2026 season has not been good. He has played 13 matches so far and taken 12 wickets. In T20 cricket, Shaheen Afridi and Luke Wood hold the record for taking the most nine wickets on the first ball of the innings.
Mohammed Shami has bowled well every time he bowled the first over of the innings in IPL 2026. This season, he bowled the first over 13 times, giving away runs at an economy rate of just 7.23 and taking five wickets.
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