In a striking performance during the IPL 2026 match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Mohammed Shami, now playing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), showcased his bowling prowess against his former team, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Shami's figures of 2 wickets for 9 runs and an impressive economy rate of 2.25 were pivotal in dismantling SRH's batting lineup, which found itself in dire straits at 31 for 4 after just 9 overs. This match was particularly poignant for SRH, as they had traded Shami to LSG for ₹10 crore after a disappointing 2025 season where he averaged 56.16 and struggled with an economy rate of 11.23. His early strikes against key players Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head forced SRH into a defensive mindset, stripping their innings of tempo and aggression. The contrast between Shami's previous performance with SRH and his current form with LSG highlights the haunting nature of the trade decision for SRH, as they may have let go of a player who has now found his rhythm.