Overview
- Mohammed Shami took a hat-trick on Saturday and finished with figures of 4 for 27 as Servotech Siliguri Strikers defended 208 to beat Shrachi Rarh Tigers by 24 runs at Eden Gardens.
- Shami also hit a six off the first ball he faced and remained unbeaten on 8 from two balls while the Siliguri innings was led by Vishal Bhati’s 86 off 46.
- The hat-trick came in the 16th over when Shami dismissed Shahbaz Ahmed and Rohit Kumar before claiming the third wicket to turn the chase; Rarh finished 184 for 9.
- Reports agree on Shami’s figures but differ on the name of the third hat-trick victim and offer slightly different wording about a DRS review that confirmed the dismissal.
- Shami’s showing underlines his strong domestic form since his last India appearance in 2025 and has revived talk of a recall, though there is no sign selectors have changed their stance.