"Shami-Final" - Twitter Erupts As Mohammed Shami's Sensational 7-Fer Helps India Enter World Cup 2023 Final

The 1st semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 saw the high-octane clash between Rohit Sharma-led India National Cricket Team and Kane Williamson-led New Zealand National Cricket Team at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15.

India National Cricket Team finished the league stage at the No.1 position with 18 points as they won 9 matches on the trot. New Zealand National Cricket Team, on the other hand, finished the group stage at the No.4 spot with 10 points as they won 5 matches.

Meanwhile, India National Cricket Team won the toss and opted to bat first in the match. The Men In Blue and the Black Caps fielded the same playing XI from their previous matches.

Batting first, Rohit Sharma once again provided India with a flying start. He showed sheer class and pushed New Zealand on the backfoot with his 47-run knock. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli capitalized on the start provided by the Indian captain and played stupendous innings.

Shubman Gill (80*) got retired hurt and wasn’t able to hit a century. However, Virat Kohli (117) and Shreyas Iyer (105) smashed sensational centuries. Kohli created history with his knock as this was his 50th ODI ton. In the end, KL Rahul (39) provided a finishing touch to help India post a mammoth total of 397/4 on the board.

Defending the target, ‘Sensational’ Mohammed Shami dismissed the New Zealand openers Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway to provide India with a terrific start.

However, after that, Daryl Mitchell and Kane Williamson showcased a batting masterclass and played remarkable innings. Together they added an outstanding 181 runs in 149 balls.

When India were in the backfoot, Rohit Sharma once again brought Shami back in and the pacer repaid the faith of his skipper. He dismissed the star batsman Kane Williamson (69) to provide a crucial breakthrough to India.

After that, Daryl Mitchell (134) fought a remarkable battle, but he didn’t get the much-needed support from the other end. He was also dismissed by Shami.

In the end, the Black Caps were bundled out for 327 in 48.5 overs, with Mohammed Shami finishing things off for India. Shami registered exceptional figures of 9.5-0-57-7. Also, India won the match by a good margin of 70 runs to secure a place in the final of the competition.

Here’s How X Reacted To India Securing A Spot In The Final Of ICC World Cup 2023:

Indian team chauthi baar final mein teesre Vishwa cup ki talash mein… proud of you boys. ??

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 15, 2023

INDIA IS IN THE FINAL!!
I repeat
INDIA IS IN THE FINAL!! ❤️??#INDvNZ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/74AbimJ7lA

— DK (@DineshKarthik) November 15, 2023

Is that even a question anymore?? ?? apologies. Shami it has be. https://t.co/ljqf06xzWn

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 15, 2023

5 for Shami. Game changer. Rohit's go to bowler. And as good with the old ball as with the new. Champion. My player of the game.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 15, 2023

Shami ends with 7-57. The best ODI bowling figures for any Indian bowler ever. Eclipses Stuart Binny's 6-4 vs Bangladesh.

What a performance this has been! And India are deservingly in the finals of the WC.

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) November 15, 2023

SHAMI PICKED 7/57 IN THE 'SHAMI FINALS'…!!!!

– Bow down to this great man, pic.twitter.com/h4Cw3zyx69

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 15, 2023

Is that even a question anymore?? ?? apologies. Shami it has be. https://t.co/ljqf06xzWn

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 15, 2023

"Ind has never defeated NZ in ICC knockouts"
Team Ind today: #INDvNZ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/QxgCNRU7mV

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) November 15, 2023

Mohammad Shami, his name to be etched in golden letters @MdShami11 #IndvNZ #INDvsNZ #ICCCricketWorldCup

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) November 15, 2023

What a sensational performance by #TeamIndia in the #CWC2023! The road to the finals has been nothing short of spectacular, and our boys have truly shone on the grand stage. ?

Captain @ImRo45 and @ShubmanGill set the perfect foundation, and the legendary @imVkohli notched up… pic.twitter.com/wWsFHaSilT

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) November 15, 2023

SHAMI PICKED 7/57 IN THE 'SHAMI FINALS'…!!!!

– Bow down to this great man, pic.twitter.com/h4Cw3zyx69

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 15, 2023

10/10. Dus Ka Dum.
Well done, ??
Indiaaaaa Indiaaaaa ??? #CWC23 #IndvNZ

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 15, 2023

India put in their weakest display of the comp in a 70-run-win where two of their top four score centuries and their first-change takes 7fer.

— Cameron Ponsonby (@cameronponsonby) November 15, 2023

Shami becomes the first Indian bowler to take 7 wickets in an ODI.

And it comes in the World Cup Semi Final!

Records records records!! #INDvsNZ #ICCCricketWorldCup

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) November 15, 2023

https://twitter.com/BLACKCAPS/status/1724835068215222469?t=51m7Pt6DZTriaA9Zk6CgzA&s=19

What a sensational victory for #TeamIndia in the World Cup Semi-final!

Incredible batting by @imVkohli, @ShreyasIyer15, @ShubmanGill & @ImRo45 set the stage on fire ! Kudos to the unstoppable bowling skills of @MdShami11.

Best wishes for the finals ! pic.twitter.com/TFXrRUKv3d

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) November 15, 2023

Shami-final

— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) November 15, 2023

Shami you beauty!!!!! What a fiery spell!! 7-fer and that too in a World Cup semi final. Absolutely amazing. Congratulations to India on reaching the finals.?#IndiaVsNewZealand #ICCCricketWorldCup pic.twitter.com/lUWTj2vM0B

— Sandeep Lamichhane (@Sandeep25) November 15, 2023

Jaha mamle bade hote hai waha @MdShami11 bhai khade hote hai
Remember the name #Shami.

Congratulations @ImRo45 & #TeamIndia for Back to Back tremendous perfomance.#INDvsNZ #ViratKohli? #Semifinal pic.twitter.com/QvcMZWR7EX

— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) November 15, 2023

Shami redemption arc is complete after Kuldeep completed his quota of redemption.#CWC2023

— Shajin MS (@SupertrampMS) November 15, 2023

Into the final! ??
It was such a tense affair at the Wankhede Stadium tonight but incredible performance from India to come through. @MdShami11 provided the crucial breakthroughs and rest of the bowling unit rallied around. Fabulous victory! ?#INDvNZ #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/ljQjT6XttA

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) November 15, 2023

We all spoke about the heroics of the Indian batters and spinners… ❤️???

Take a minute and hail these two ?????????! ????

We are into the FINAL of @cricketworldcup and @ImRo45 and @MdShami11 are unbelievable contributers behind it… ???

A brilliant captain &… pic.twitter.com/T7Fu8nM8Sj

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) November 15, 2023

Shami 7/57 in 100th ODI match, also in a World Cup semifinal. Also in a massively high scoring game.

A fairytale match for him ?

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) November 15, 2023

WHAT A MOMENT FOR THE HOSTS!

10/10 for India and they qualify to the FINAL of the World Cup, beating New Zealand by 70 runs. ?? #CWC23

SHAMI PICKS UP 7 WICKETS!!! ??? pic.twitter.com/FHbJvhZCDt

— Saif Ahmed ?? (@saifahmed75) November 15, 2023

OMG, 7 wickets! What an impact and what a cricketer #MohammedShami ?????? Congratulations team India ??#RohitSharma? #ViratKohli? #INDvsNZ

— Wazhma Ayoubi ?? (@WazhmaAyoubi) November 15, 2023

TAKE A BOW, SHAMMO ❤️

— mon (@4sacinom) November 15, 2023