The penultimate delivery of the first innings of India vs. New Zealand’s Champions Trophy 2025 match in Dubai on Sunday, March 2, struck pacer Mohammed Shami in the right side of his back.
After India’s top order failed to produce, Shami was frantically attempting to add as many runs as he could in the final over at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Bengali seamer scrambled back for the second run after hitting a delivery down the ground. Kuldeep Yadav was in a better position to make the crease first, even though he was running toward the danger end.
Mitchell Santner, the captain of New Zealand, picked up the ball and tossed it to the striker. Shami attempted to finish the second run, but the throw was a little off course and struck his back. The 34-year-old paused because he appeared to be in some agony. As the Indian fans became anxious, the physiotherapists came out to see how the veteran was doing. But Shami bounced back fast and went to guard to face the final ball.
To help India end on a high note, he attempted to hit the ball out of the park. However, he was unable to make a clean connection on his slog, and Glenn Phillips, who had another excellent day in the field, safely grabbed the ball.
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Mohammed Shami takes the field first.
The first over of New Zealand’s innings was bowled by Shami, who appeared to be in no serious pain. Will Young had to play all six deliveries because he was aiming for the stumps. They were dot balls, except for the second delivery, which went for a boundary down to fine-leg. But in the second over, while fielding in the deep, he was observed massaging the spot where he had been struck.
New Zealand, who were outstanding with the ball and in the field, had earlier in the day limited India to 249/9 in their 50 overs. With a five-for, Matt Henry gave up 42 runs in eight overs. With a 98-ball 79, Shreyas Iyer was the top scorer for India. Hardik Pandya (45) and Axar Patel (42) both contributed useful knocks to help India bounce back from a poor start.
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