Mohammed Shami registers 0/16 in 4 overs as Bengal defeat Meghalaya by 6 wickets in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Bengal pacer Mohammed Shami bowled an economical spell and registered figures of 0/16 in four overs in his side's six-wicket victory over Meghalaya in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Sunday, December 1. The Group A fixture was played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.

After restricting Meghalaya to 127-6 in 20 overs, Bengal comfortably chased down the target in just 11.5 overs with six wickets in hand.

It was Bengal's fourth win in the five 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches. They are placed third in their group with 16 points and a net run rate of +1.507. With five wins in as many matches, Rajasthan top Group A which comprises eight teams.

Next up, Sudip Kumar Gharami's men will be facing Bihar in Rajkot on Tuesday, December 3, before going head-to-head against the table toppers Rajasthan in their final group game two days later.

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A memorable comeback to competitive cricket for Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami returned to competitive cricket on November 13 after almost a year during the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy Elite Group C game between Bengal and Madhya Pradesh in Indore.

The 34-year-old speedster last seen in the India colours at the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad, underwent surgery for an Achilles tendon injury on his left leg in February this year.

It was a memorable comeback for Shami who troubled the Madhya Pradesh batters by picking up four wickets in the first innings. He followed it up with a three-wicket spell in the second innings to help Bengal script a thrilling 11-run victory. Shami also looked comfortable with the bat, playing a quick-fire 36-ball 37-run knock during Bengal's second innings.

Meanwhile, the ace Indian speedster has four wickets in five matches for Bengal at the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.