Mohammed Shami is a specialist bowler from India playing for Lucknow Super Giants. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 9 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏MOHAMMED SHAMI: THE STORY
Leading wicket-taker at the 2023 World Cup and the only Indian with seven wickets in an ODI innings.
Mohammed Shami gets the ball to move off the seam when nothing else is happening. At the 2023 World Cup he did not play the first four games, then finished as the tournament's leading wicket-taker.
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Facts worth knowing
- He took 24 wickets in seven innings at the 2023 World Cup, the most by anyone in the tournament.
- His 7 for 57 against New Zealand in the 2023 semi-final is the best ODI return by an Indian bowler.
- He is the fastest bowler to 50 World Cup wickets.
- He took a hat-trick at the 2019 World Cup against Afghanistan.
- He won the 2025 Champions Trophy with India and received the Arjuna Award in 2023.
🧠Quick quiz: how well do you know Mohammed Shami?
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- 1. How many wickets did Shami take at the 2023 World Cup?
- 2. Against whom did Shami take 7 for 57 in the 2023 World Cup semi-final?
- 3. Against which team did Shami take a World Cup hat-trick in 2019?
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Mohammed Shami has scored 10 runs across 31 matches at an average of 5.00 (SR 58.82). Best score: 7. With the ball: 30 T20I wickets at an average of 30.47 and economy of 8.79, with best figures of 3/15. In ODIs, Mohammed Shami has scored 255 runs across 116 matches at an average of 7.97 (SR 75.67). Best score: 25. With the ball: 231 ODI wickets at an average of 25.48 and economy of 5.57, with best figures of 7/57. In Tests, Mohammed Shami has scored 750 runs across 64 matches at an average of 12.10 (SR 74.63). Best score: 56*. With the ball: 229 Test wickets at an average of 27.71 and economy of 3.31, with best figures of 6/56.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 31 | 10 | 5.00 | 58.82 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 30.47 | 8.79 |
| ODI | 116 | 255 | 7.97 | 75.67 | 0 | 0 | 231 | 25.48 | 5.57 |
| Test | 64 | 750 | 12.10 | 74.63 | 0 | 2 | 229 | 27.71 | 3.31 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 5.00 | 58.82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Inn | Wkts | Runs | Avg | Eco | SR | BBI | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 30 | 914 | 30.47 | 8.79 | 20.8 | 3/15 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Mohammed Shami is a specialist bowler representing Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026, priced at 9 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 13 matches this IPL season, Mohammed Shami has scored 462 fantasy points: 36 a game, at 51.3 points per credit.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Overs | Wkts | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG v PBKS23 May 2026 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 50 |
| LSG v CSK15 May 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| CSK v LSG10 May 2026 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| LSG v RCB7 May 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| MI v LSG4 May 2026 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 33 |
Over the last 5 games, Mohammed Shami is averaging 28 fantasy points, against 36 for the season. Most recently: 50. Best of the run was 50.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Mohammed Shami's last 13 fixtures, 46% of CricketDream teams started Mohammed Shami and 0% handed over the captaincy, while Mohammed Shami averaged 36 fantasy points in those games.
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🎯FANTASY VERDICT
36 a game at 9 Cr, or 51.3 points per credit, across 13 matches.
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🧠MOHAMMED SHAMI TRIVIA
- Who was the leading wicket-taker in the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup?
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Mohammed Shami - Mohammed Shami won the IPL 2023 Purple Cap with 28 wickets while playing for which team?
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Gujarat Titans
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is Mohammed Shami?▾
Mohammed Shami gets the ball to move off the seam when nothing else is happening. At the 2023 World Cup he did not play the first four games, then finished as the tournament's leading wicket-taker.
What are the best-known facts about Mohammed Shami?▾
He took 24 wickets in seven innings at the 2023 World Cup, the most by anyone in the tournament. His 7 for 57 against New Zealand in the 2023 semi-final is the best ODI return by an Indian bowler. He is the fastest bowler to 50 World Cup wickets. He took a hat-trick at the 2019 World Cup against Afghanistan.
Which IPL team does Mohammed Shami play for in 2026?▾
Mohammed Shami is a bowler for Lucknow Super Giants.
What are Mohammed Shami's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Mohammed Shami has 462 fantasy points from 13 matches, an average of 36 per game, or 51.3 points per credit at 9 Cr.
Is Mohammed Shami a good captain pick?▾
Mohammed Shami averages 36 points a game, which makes a solid vice-captain. As captain, it depends on conditions and the opposition.
What are Mohammed Shami's international cricket career stats?▾
Mohammed Shami has international career data across T20I, ODI, Test. Mohammed Shami's best batting format is Test: 750 runs in 64 matches with a batting average of 12.10.
How many T20I runs has Mohammed Shami scored in international cricket?▾
Mohammed Shami has scored 10 runs in 31 T20I matches, averaging 5.00 at a strike rate of 58.82. Highest score: 7.
How many T20I wickets does Mohammed Shami have?▾
Mohammed Shami has taken 30 wickets in T20I cricket in 31 matches with a bowling average of 30.47 and an economy rate of 8.79. Best bowling: 3/15.
How many ODI runs has Mohammed Shami scored in international cricket?▾
Mohammed Shami has scored 255 runs in 116 ODI matches, averaging 7.97 at a strike rate of 75.67. Highest score: 25.
How many ODI wickets does Mohammed Shami have?▾
Mohammed Shami has taken 231 wickets in ODI cricket in 116 matches with a bowling average of 25.48 and an economy rate of 5.57. Best bowling: 7/57 with 6 five-wicket hauls.
How many Test runs has Mohammed Shami scored in international cricket?▾
Mohammed Shami has scored 750 runs in 64 Test matches, averaging 12.10 at a strike rate of 74.63. Highest score: 56*.
How many Test wickets does Mohammed Shami have?▾
Mohammed Shami has taken 229 wickets in Test cricket in 64 matches with a bowling average of 27.71 and an economy rate of 3.31. Best bowling: 6/56 with 6 five-wicket hauls.
How does Mohammed Shami's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Mohammed Shami averages 36 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 12.10 in Tests.
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