Published 22:09 IST, October 15th 2020

Mohammad Shami concedes 24 in final over after Virat Kohli's wicket, netizens roast pacer

Punjab fast bowler Mohammad Shami was trolled by Twitterati after the 30-year-old conceded 24 runs in his final over to give Banglore the upper hand.

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It was a mixed bag for Team India pacer Mohamm Shami when he faced off against Bangalore in Dream11 IPL 2020 on Thursday. 30-year-old has been in fine form throughout tournament and started clash against Virat Kohli and co. on a positive te. However, Sharjah's small dimensions can be cruel on bowlers, as Chris Morris smashed Mohamm Shami all over park on Thursday. 

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Mohammed Shami trolled by netizens as Chris Morris, Isuru Udana smash 24 off final over 

Before Bangalore's final over of innings, Mohamm Shami was one of Punjab's best bowlers of game, conceding just runs and picking up wickets of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. However, fast bowler's joy was short-lived after Chris Morris and Isuru Udana took him to cleaners in 20th over of clash. South African all-rounder opened floodgates with a ramp shot over short fine leg for four before partner in crime Isuru Udana also pulled one into stands. Sri Lankan star n brought in form Chris Morris back on strike, who thumped final two deliveries off Mohamm Shami over for sixes to lift Bangalore to a competitive total of 171.

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Morris' cameo meant that Punjab pacer ended with figures of 2/45, inviting a flurry of trolls on social media. Fans pointed out life came at a full circle for Mohamm Shami, who was deposited in stands after his heroics. Netizens stepped up ir meme game, lauding Chris Morris and Isuru Udana's efforts as y propelled Bangalore to a competitive total in ir Dream11 IPL 2020 clash against. While Mohamm Shami was trolled extensively, fans also lauded him for his excellent third over, where he dismissed star players Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers in quick succession. 

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Virat Kohli led his team's effort from front, scoring a well compiled 48, agonisingly missing out on his half-century. Team India captain also became highest scoring captain in Dream11 IPL history, going past Chennai skipper MS Dhoni. However, unlike Kohli, AB De Villiers h a night to forget, as he was dismissed for a paltry two off five balls by Mohamm Shami. A win on Thursday will move Bangalore closer to top of Dream11 IPL 2020 table, while Punjab would hope to register just ir second win of campaign. 

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(Im Courtesy: Punjab Twitter)

22:09 IST, October 15th 2020