IPL 2023: Top 5 bowling performances from fifth week
Though there were several good bowling performances, there were a few that stood out. Here's a look at those.
1) Mohammed Shami 4/11 vs DC
Mohammed Shami's delightful new-ball spell almost snatched the game for Gujarat Titans against Delhi Capitals. Known for his new-ball exploits, Shami was at his best from the very first ball, dismissing opener Phil Salt.
He got Rilee Rossouw out off an outside edge and then dismissed Manish Pandey in a similar fashion, with Wriddhiman Saha doing the rest. Priyam Garg was the last one to join as it was more like Shami bowling, Saha catching situation. In his last over, Axar punched him down for the only boundary off his spell.
During that match, Shami bowled 19 dot balls, most this season in an innings, surpassing Trent Boult's 18. His seam position was right up and Hardik made him bowl four straight overs. Although, his side lost the close contest, he was awarded the Player of the Match. Shami looks in superb form with the new ball, which is a positive sign for his team going forward in the tournament.
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