SRH Collapse to 8/2 as Shami Removes Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head: Fans Go Wild

Mohammed Shami sent social media into a frenzy after striking twice early to remove Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head during the IPL 2026 clash between SRH and Lucknow Super Giants.

The veteran pacer produced a fiery start with the new ball, dismissing Abhishek Sharma for a duck before removing Travis Head for just 7, leaving Sunrisers Hyderabad reeling at 8/2 inside the first few overs.

Shami's double strike immediately became one of the biggest talking points of the match, with fans flooding social media to celebrate the bowler's aggressive start and slam SRH's top-order collapse.

Shami Strikes Early to Rock SRH Top Order

Lucknow Super Giants opted to bowl first, and Mohammed Shami wasted no time making an impact against his former franchise.

He first Abhishek

Sharma, who departed without scoring, edging an off-cutter that resulted in an early breakthrough. Moments later, Shami struck again to dismiss Travis Head, leaving SRH in early trouble and silencing the Hyderabad crowd.

The twin dismissals marked yet another instance of Shami delivering in the powerplay, continuing his trend of early wickets in IPL 2026.

Notably, this also follows his earlier success in the tournament, where he dismissed KL Rahul for a duck in a previous match - further underlining his effectiveness with the new ball.

Fans Celebrate Shami's Double Strike

Social media quickly lit up with reactions praising Shami's dominance and mocking SRH's top-order struggles.

One fan wrote:

"Mohammad Shami is destroying his ex-team SRH in their home ground. First Abhishek Sharma now Travis Head - both openers removed by Mohammad Shami. "

Another reaction highlighted Shami's consistency with the new ball:

"Shami with a cracking first over. He's not done yet. Abhishek gone for a duck. "

💥 Mohammed Shami on fire!
•Abhishek Sharma: 0 (3) 🏏
•Travis Head: 7 (8) 🏏

⚡ Two early wickets for LSG — men taking revenge from their X never looked this lethal! 🔥

👀 SRH top order in trouble in the powerplay.#LSGvsSRH #IPL2026 #MohammedShami #AbhishekSharma… pic.twitter.com/DfIXBHluCU

— Rushikesh Vadolkar (@RVadolkar) April 5, 2026

SHAMI IS UNSTOPPABLE! ⚡🔥

Abhishek Sharma? GONE. ☝️
Travis Head? GONE. ☝️

The SRH openers are back in the hut before the powerplay even gets going.

Mohammed Shami is putting on a masterclass in Hyderabad! 💎🎯#SRHvsLSG pic.twitter.com/ri2MmbJ81h

— Cricket Wisdom (@Cricketadd75277) April 5, 2026

Several fans also took aim at SRH's aggressive batting approach after the early collapse.

"No flat pitch no run for slogger Abhishek Sharma. "

@IPL @BCCI @ICC @TheRealPCBMedia Abhishek sharma is also sold and he is a pure fraud player !!! Getting out early in this whole ipl season

— OceanPool (@GovindMali797) April 5, 2026

No flat pitch no run for slogger abhishek sharma #SRHvsLSG pic.twitter.com/i6hPKEtqLQ

— Shahilsarcasm (@Shahilsarcasm) April 5, 2026

Meanwhile, others summed up the moment in dramatic fashion:

"SHAMI IS UNSTOPPABLE!

Abhishek Sharma - GONE.

Travis Head - GONE.

The SRH openers are back in the hut before the powerplay even gets going. "

Shami with a cracking first over 🔥
He’s not done yet. Abhishek gone for a duck.#LSGvsSRH #IPL2026

— Shaileshwar Sharma (@TheCricketChap) April 5, 2026

Mohammed Shami's ability to strike early has remained one of his biggest strengths throughout his IPL career.

His dismissals of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head once again showcased his control with the new ball, particularly his ability to mix pace and seam movement to trouble aggressive openers.

With SRH losing both openers cheaply, the pressure quickly shifted to their middle order to stabilise the innings.

SRH Under Pressure After Early Collapse

The double blow left Sunrisers Hyderabad struggling to recover momentum in the powerplay phase. Losing two attacking openers early significantly disrupted their batting plans, forcing the middle order into damage-control mode.

For Lucknow Super Giants, meanwhile, Shami's early strikes provided the perfect platform to dominate the early phase of the match.

And judging by fan reactions online, Mohammed Shami's fiery spell had already turned the momentum - and the mood - firmly in Lucknow's favour.