Chennai: In the high-voltage match of IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fast bowler Mohammed Shami created history on the very first ball against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), but his unique mistake on the second ball caught everyone’s attention. On 25 April 2025, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Shami dismissed CSK’s young opener Sheikh Rashid on a golden duck on the first ball, but on the next ball, he hit the wicket during the run-up and bowled a no ball. This was a rare incident in cricket, which surprised the fans and experts.

Shami’s brilliance on the first ball

Shami started the match with a bang. His outswinger ball got Sheikh Rashid caught by Abhishek Sharma at first slip. This was Shami’s fourth time in the IPL, when he took a wicket on the first ball of the innings, which is a world record. Cricket analyst Harsha Bhogle said, “Shami’s feat is a proof of his accuracy and experience.” Shami dismissed Dirk Nannes, Lasith Malinga, Umesh Yadav and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2-2 times). But on the second ball, his hand collided with the wicket during the run-up, which was declared a no ball by the umpire. SRH coach Daniel Vettori said, “It was unfortunate, but Shami’s focus was not affected.”

Rare incident of no ball

Shami’s no ball was neither overstepping nor height. This incident of hitting the wicket during the run-up is rarely seen in cricket. Fans on social media called it a “funny but human mistake”. This gave CSK a chance for a free-hit, which Ayush Mhatre capitalized on.

Playoff battle

CSK and SRH, both are struggling in the playoff race with 4 points from 8 matches. This win or loss means a lot for both. This performance of Shami is a ray of hope for SRH, but the mistake gave an exciting turn to the game.