India vs Australia: Mohammed Shami breaks Ajit Agarkar's record

Mohammed Shami (BCCI Photo)

NEW DELHI: India pacer

Mohammed Shami

achieved a significant milestone by surpassing former fast bowler Ajit Agarkar to become the second Indian bowler with the highest number of wickets against Australia in one-day international cricket.Shami, who received the Man of the Match award, displayed a stellar performance by claiming five wickets for just 51 runs in the opening match of the three-game ODI series against Australia.Shami's impressive tally now stands at 37 wickets against Australia, with Kapil Dev leading the pack with 45 wickets. Ajit Agarkar occupies the third position with 36 wickets, followed by Javagal Srinath with 33 and Harbhajan Singh with 32.

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Shami's bowling spell in this match ranks as the third-best against Australia. The legendary Indian cricketer Kapil Dev holds the record for the best bowling figures of 5/43, achieved in 1983 at Trent Bridge.

This victory has propelled India to a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.The second ODI will be played at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.