In the 19th match of IPL 2025 played on Sunday, Mohammed Siraj proved that Hyderabad is not just his home, but also his hunting ground. Playing for Gujarat Titans, Siraj decimated his former team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, on their home turf.
Sports News: The 19th encounter of IPL 2025 witnessed a thrilling clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill, winning the toss at Hyderabad's home ground, opted to bowl first. Hyderabad's opening pair attempted an aggressive start, but Mohammed Siraj provided Gujarat with a b beginning.
Siraj dismissed Travis Head, who had already hit two boundaries in the first over, on the last ball of his first over. He then removed the in-form Abhishek Sharma for just 18 runs in his third over. With these two crucial wickets, Siraj also achieved the remarkable feat of completing 100 wickets in the IPL.
The Return of the Wounded Lion
After parting ways with RCB, Siraj played for Gujarat for the first time this season. Against SRH, he rediscovered his old form, exhibiting a deadly accuracy that broke the opposition batsmen's resolve. He sent SRH's explosive openers, Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, back to the pavilion in the early overs, denying the team a b start.
100-Wicket Milestone in IPL
Another historic aspect of Siraj's lethal bowling was that he reached the 100-wicket milestone in the IPL with Travis Head's wicket. This firmly cemented his place among the T20 bowling greats. Having journeyed from the streets of Hyderabad to international cricket, Siraj shares a deep connection with every corner of the city.
This is why, when he dismantled SRH's batting line-up, the entire stadium resonated with chants of "Siraj! Siraj!" On his home ground, he once again demonstrated that when a local boy is in form, no team is safe.
SRH's Demise, Gujarat's Path to Victory
Siraj also dismissed Ankit Verma and Simar Singh in his final over, preventing SRH from posting a substantial score. Thanks to his incisive bowling, Gujarat restricted Hyderabad to a mere 152 runs, which they comfortably chased down by 7 wickets under captain Shubman Gill's leadership.
Siraj has taken 9 wickets in four IPL 2025 matches so far, placing him second alongside Stark, behind CSK's Noor Ahmed (10 wickets). This performance showcases that Gujarat Titans made no mistake in including Siraj in their team.
