Lucknow: Mohammed Shami etched his name in the history books during an Indian Premier League 2026 clash, becoming the first bowler ever to take a wicket on the very first ball of an innings five times in Indian Premier League history.
The milestone came when the Lucknow Super Giants pacer dismissed KL Rahul for a first-ball duck while defending a modest target against Delhi Capitals.
Shami’s record-breaking moment
Shami struck with the very first delivery of Delhi’s chase, removing Rahul as he attempted an aggressive shot over point. With that breakthrough, Shami set a unique IPL record:
Most first-ball wickets in IPL history:
- 5 – Mohammed Shami
- 3 – Pravin Kumar
- 3 – Umesh Yadav
- 3 – Trent Boult
- 3 – Lasith Malinga
- 3 – Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- 3 – Ashok Dinda
- 3 – Pat Cummins
The feat highlights Shami’s ability to strike early and exploit new-ball conditions—an asset that has defined his T20 career.
Delhi Capitals recover from early collapse
Despite Shami’s early blow, Delhi Capitals staged a remarkable recovery after slipping to 26/4 in the powerplay.
Sameer Rizvi emerged as the match-winner with a composed 70 off 47 balls*, forming an unbeaten 119-run partnership with Tristan Stubbs (39*).
Coming in as an impact substitute, Rizvi displayed maturity beyond his years, handling pace and spin with confidence before accelerating the chase. His innings included five fours and four sixes, guiding Delhi to victory in just 17.1 overs.
Match summary: LSG vs DC
Earlier, Lucknow Super Giants posted a below-par total of 141 all out in 18.4 overs after Axar Patel opted to bowl first.
Key moments included:
- Early breakthroughs from Shami, Mohsin Khan and Prince Yadav
- Wickets of Nitish Rana and Pathum Nissanka during the powerplay
- A crucial dismissal of Axar Patel by Prince Yadav
However, Rizvi and Stubbs turned the game around with a match-winning stand that left LSG with no answers.
A historic feat in a losing cause
While Lucknow Super Giants suffered a six-wicket defeat, Shami’s achievement stood out as a rare individual milestone in IPL history.
His ability to deliver early breakthroughs continues to make him one of the most dangerous new-ball bowlers in the league—even on a night when his team fell short.
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