IND vs BAN: Mohammed Shami Becomes Second Fastest to 200 ODI Wickets

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the fastest Indian and the second-fastest overall to reach 200 wickets in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He accomplished this feat during India’s ongoing match against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Fastest 200 Wickets in ODIs

1️⃣ Mitchell Starc – 102 Mat
2️⃣ Mohammed Shami/ Saqlain Mushtaq – 104 Mat
3️⃣ Trent Boult – 107 Mat
4️⃣ Brett Lee – 112 Mat
5️⃣ Allan Donald – 117 Mat#INDvBAN #ChampionsTrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/h5wJ2oZnOo

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Mohammed Shami’s 200th Wicket

Shami reached the milestone in his 104th ODI by dismissing Jaker Ali, which was his third wicket of the match. Earlier in the game, he had already removed Soumya Sarkar and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. His disciplined bowling played a key role in putting Bangladesh under pressure.

With this achievement, Shami has joined an elite list of bowlers who have reached 200 ODI wickets in quick time.

Fastest to 200 ODI Wickets (by matches)

1. Mitchell Starc – 102 matches
2. Saqlain Mushtaq – 104 matches
3. Mohammed Shami – 104 matches
4. Trent Boult – 107 matches
5. Brett Lee – 112 matches
6. Allan Donald – 117 matches

Shami’s Comeback Journey

Shami’s achievement is even more special as he is making a strong comeback to international cricket. After playing a crucial role in India’s ODI World Cup 2023 campaign, he was sidelined due to injury and missed a significant amount of action. However, he returned to domestic cricket before making his way back into the Indian team.

Following his return, he played in the ODI series against England and is now proving his worth in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. His performance in the ongoing tournament has once again shown why he is one of India’s best fast bowlers.