IPL: Shami Becomes Most Successful First-Ball Wicket Taker

Mohammed Shami of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made an immediate impact in IPL 2026’s sixth match by dismissing KL Rahul on the very first ball against Delhi Capitals. With this fifth first-ball wicket, Shami now holds the record for the most such dismissals in tournament history, surpassing legends like Trent Boult, Lasith Malinga, and Umesh Yadav.