Mohammad Shami vs Brett Lee - comparing their stats after 108 ODIs

Veteran pacer Mohammad Shami's wait for an international comeback continues as he was not picked in the Indian squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa. The 35-year-old claimed 15 wickets in the first two matches of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season for Bengal. However, it wasn't enough to convince the selectors to hand him a recall.

Shami has missed a majority of international cricket following his heroics in the 2023 ODI World Cup at home. He was recalled for the white-ball series against England at home at the start of the year and even featured in the subsequent Champions Trophy in the UAE. However, he has not been picked for India since the Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in March.

Shami has so far featured in 108 ODIs. In the wake of the debate around his possible international comeback, we compare his stats with those of former Aussie speedster Brett Lee after the latter had also played 108 ODIs.

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Mohammad Shami vs Brett Lee - Who has more wickets and a better average after 108 ODIs?

In 108 ODIs, Shami has picked up 206 wickets at an average of 24.05 and an economy rate of 5.58. Of his scalps, 42 have come in 26 matches against Australia at an average of 30.85. He has also claimed 38 scalps in 16 ODIs against New Zealand at an average of 21.15. Further, the Indian pacer has picked up 27 wickets in 17 matches against England at an average of 24.77.

After 108 ODIs, Lee had 192 wickets to his name at an average of 22.19 and an economy rate of 4.68. Of his scalps, 33 came in 19 ODIs against Pakistan at an average of 24.93. He had also picked up 24 wickets in 13 matches against India at an average of 19.04 and 23 wickets each against England and South Africa from 12 and 11 matches respectively.

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Mohammad Shami vs Brett Lee - Who has more five-fers after 108 ODIs?

In 108 ODIs, Shami has picked up six five-fers and 10 four-fers. His best of 7-57 came against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai in the first semifinal of the 2023 World Cup. He had also claimed 5-51 against Australia in Mohali in September 2023. Of his six ODI five-fers, two have come against the Kiwis and one each against Australia, Bangladesh, England and Sri Lanka.

Player	Wickets	Average	Economy	BBI	5w	4w
Mohammad Shami	206	24.05	5.58	7-57	6	10
Brett Lee	192	22.19	4.68	5-27	3	7

(Shami vs Lee - Bowling stats comparison after 108 ODIs)

After 108 ODIs, Lee had claimed three five-fers and seven four-fers. His best at that stage was 5-27, which came against India in Adelaide in January 2000. Lee also picked up 5-30 against England in Melbourne (January 2003) and 5-42 against New Zealand in Gqeberha in the 2003 World Cup.

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Mohammad Shami vs Brett Lee - Who has a better record in wins after 108 ODIs?

In 69 matches that Team India have won, Shami has picked up 150 wickets at an average of 19.62 and an economy rate of 5.24, with five five-fers and eight four-fers. In 33 ODIs that India have lost, he has picked up 47 wickets at an average of 37.29 and an economy rate of 6.12, with one five-fer and two four-fers.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	BBI	5w	4w
Mohammad Shami	69	150	19.62	5.24	7-57	5	8
Brett Lee	78	152	20.17	4.52	5-27	3	6

(Shami vs Lee - Bowling stats comparison in wins after 108 ODIs)

After 108 ODIs, Lee had been part of 78 matches that Australia won. In winning causes, he had claimed 152 wickets at an average of 20.17 and an economy rate of 4.52, with three five-fers and six four-fers. In 23 ODIs that the Aussies had lost, he had claimed 33 wickets at an average of 32.42 and an economy rate of 5.29.

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Mohammad Shami vs Brett Lee - Who has a better record in the World Cup after 108 ODIs?

In 18 matches in the ODI World Cup, Shami has 55 wickets at an excellent average of 13.52 and an economy rate of 5.13. He has four five-fers and four four-fers to his name in the ICC event. Of his 55 scalps, 24 came in seven matches in the 2023 edition, averaging 10.70, with three five-fers and one four-fer.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	BBI	5w	4w
Mohammad Shami	18	55	13.52	5.13	7-57	4	4
Brett Lee	10	22	17.90	4.73	5-42	1	0

(Shami vs Lee - Bowling stats comparison in World Cup after 108 ODIs)

In 10 matches in the ODI World Cup (2003), Lee had picked up 22 wickets at an average of 17.90 and an economy rate of 4.73. The former Aussie speedster had claimed one five-fer in the ICC ODI event - 5-42 against New Zealand in Gqeberha. Lee had also picked up a hat-trick against Kenya in Durban.