'Well played Shami': PM Modi lauds star pacer after India qualify for final of ODI World Cup 2023

In a historic moment at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, India secured a spot in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 final by defeating New Zealand with a significant 70-run margin. The first semi-final of the 50-over tournament saw India and New Zealand lock horns in front of over 30,000 fans. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, India posted a mammoth 397/4 in 50 overs. India then bowled the Kiwis out for 327 runs with Mohammed Shami taking seven wickets.

3 things you need to know

• India secured a place in the ODI World Cup final for the first time since 2011
• Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Mohammed Shami shone for the team on the crucial day
• India will play in the final of the World Cup in Ahmedabad on November 19

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PM Modi lauds Mohammed Shami after India a place in final 

The Indian team delivered an outstanding performance on Wednesday, marked by exceptional individual achievements and a collective display of cricketing brilliance.

India's batting lineup set a monumental target of 397 runs with Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer scoring a century each. Virat Kohli's century, his 50th in ODI cricket, surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 tons in the format. Shreyas Iyer's second consecutive century played a crucial role in anchoring India's innings and propelling them to a commanding total.

The turning point, however, came with Mohammed Shami's remarkable bowling spell. Mohammed Shami's 7-wicket haul for 57 runs in 9.5 overs not only dismantled the New Zealand batting lineup but also secured his name in the record books. Shami became the quickest bowler to take 50 wickets in ODI World Cup history. 

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The significance of the match was underscored by acknowledgment from India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Praising Shami's exceptional performance in the match, PM Modi hailed the bowler's impact in this match and throughout the tournament. He predicted that Shami's bowling prowess would be remembered and cherished by fans for generations.