Mohammed Shami's Record-Breaking Performance for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026
Shami Shines in IPL 2026
In a remarkable display, Mohammed Shami made a significant impact for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 5. After winning the toss, LSG opted to bowl first, ultimately securing a four-wicket victory with just two balls remaining. Shami, who opened the bowling attack, struck early by taking a wicket in his first over for the second consecutive match. He concluded his spell with outstanding figures of 2 wickets for just 9 runs over four overs, completing his quota in the seventh over. The 35-year-old's economy rate was an impressive 2.25, claiming the crucial wickets of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma.
Historic Achievement by Mohammed Shami
Shami etched his name in the record books as the first bowler to bowl a full four-over spell against SRH while conceding fewer than 10 runs in an IPL match. This record, which had stood for 13 years, was previously held by Sunil Narine. Among fast bowlers, Anrich Nortje and Deepak Chahar had also delivered economical spells against SRH in IPL history.
Most Economical Spell Against SRH In An IPL Match (Full 4 Over Spell)
| Player | Runs Conceded | Economy Rate | Venue | Year |
| Mohammed Shami (LSG) | 9 | 2.25 | Hyderabad | 2026 |
| Sunil Narine (KKR) | 11 | 2.75 | Hyderabad | 2013 |
| Adam Zampa (RCB) | 12 | 3 | Abu Dhabi | 2020 |
| Anrich Nortje (DC) | 12 | 3 | Dubai | 2021 |
| Sunil Narine (KKR) | 12 | 3 | Dubai | 2021 |
| Deepak Chahar (MI) | 12 | 3 | Hyderabad | 2025 |
Shami now shares the record with Narine across all competitions, as both bowlers have given away just nine runs in four overs. Narine achieved this feat while playing for Trinidad and Tobago in the 2014 Champions League T20 match at Mohali's Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium, where he also took four wickets. Additionally, Shami's performance against SRH marks the most economical spell by an LSG bowler in IPL history, surpassing the previous record held by Krunal Pandya.
Most Economical Spell for LSG In An IPL Match (Full 4 Over Spell)
| Player | Runs Conceded | Economy Rate | Opponent | Venue | Year |
| Mohammed Shami | 9 | 2.25 | SRH | Hyderabad | 2026 |
| Krunal Pandya | 11 | 2.75 | PBKS | Pune | 2022 |
| Krunal Pandya | 11 | 2.75 | GT | Lucknow | 2024 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 14 | 3.5 | MI | Mumbai (Wankhede) | 2022 |
| Mark Wood | 14 | 3.5 | DC | Lucknow | 2023 |
| Mayank Yadav | 14 | 3.5 | RCB | Bengaluru | 2024 |
Overall, Shami becomes the 28th player in IPL history to complete his four-over spell while conceding fewer than 10 runs. This exclusive list includes notable names such as Fidel Edwards, Ashish Nehra, and Lasith Malinga, among others. For context, this season marks Shami's debut with LSG after transferring from SRH, where he had a challenging previous season, taking only six wickets in nine matches with an economy rate of 11.23.