New Zealand vs India 1st ODI: Mohammed Shami Creates History, Surpasses Irfan Pathan, Zaheer Khan to Become Fastest Indian Bowler to Reach 100 ODI Wickets

Before Shami, Irfan Pathan reached the 100-wicket mark in 59 ODIs, while Zaheer Khan (65 matches), Ajit Agarkar (67) and Javagal Srinath (68) are the other Indian bowlers to complete a century of wickets in the quickest time.

India vs New Zealand 1st ODI Napier: Seamer Mohammed Shami became the fastest Indian to claim 100 wickets in One-day Internationals, reaching the mark in the opening match against New Zealand. This was his 56th game in the 50-over format. Shami’ wicket number 100 was New Zealand opener Martin Guptill, who played onto his stumps a delivery that moved in after pitching on a good length. With his brilliant opening burst at McLean Park, the 28-year-old Shami continued his good showing in the limited overs format, having impressed in Australia prior to this five-match ODI series.

100 ODI wickets and counting for @MdShami11 👏👏#TeamIndia #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/3RVvthg1CH

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 23, 2019

Before Shami, Irfan Pathan reached the 100-wicket mark in 59 ODIs, while Zaheer Khan (65 matches), Ajit Agarkar (67) and Javagal Srinath (68) are the other Indian bowlers to complete a century of wickets in the quickest time.

Earlier, New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first One-day International of the five-match series on Wednesday. Both wrist spinners – Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal – figured in the India playing XI, apart from all-rounder Vijay Shankar. Dinesh Karthik has been dropped at the expense of Ambati Rayudu, while Kedar Jadhav retained his place.

Fewest ODIs to 100 ODI wickets (India):

56 Mohammed Shami
59 Irfan Pathan
65 Zaheer Khan
67 Ajit Agarkar
68 Javagal Srinath

Mitchell Santner and Doug Bracewell returned for New Zealand.

Teams:

India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (captain), MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Ambati Rayudu, Vijay Shankar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami

New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson (captain), Ross Taylor, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham, Mitchell Santner, Doug Bracewell, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.