In the second Test match currently being played between India and West Indies in Delhi, Mohammed Siraj has achieved a significant milestone, creating a buzz in the cricket world. Siraj has become the leading Test wicket-taker this year.
Sports News: In the second Test match between India and West Indies, currently underway in Delhi, Mohammed Siraj had to work hard to claim wickets. He managed to secure only one wicket in West Indies' first innings. Subsequently, in the second innings too, Siraj had to toil for wickets. On the third day, he opened his wicket account by dismissing Tagenarine Chanderpaul in the 9th over.
He had to wait until the fourth day to claim his second wicket, which came in the 84th over. This time, his victim was Shai Hope, who had completed a century. Thus, Mohammed Siraj delivered an excellent performance, securing two crucial wickets that proved vital for the team.
Siraj Sets New Record
Siraj only managed one wicket in West Indies' first innings. However, he did not give up and continued to strive in the second innings. On the third day, he dismissed Tagenarine Chanderpaul in the 9th over. On the fourth day, he claimed his second wicket by getting Shai Hope out, thereby achieving the feat of becoming the leading Test wicket-taker this year.
Siraj has taken 37 wickets in 15 innings across 8 Test matches so far in the year 2025. He surpassed Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani (36 wickets) to secure the top spot.
Siraj Far Ahead of Bumrah
Despite Siraj's brilliant bowling in the Delhi Test, India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is significantly behind Siraj in this list. Bumrah has only managed 22 wickets this year and is not included in the top 5. In comparison, Australia's Mitchell Starc (29 wickets) and Nathan Lyon (24 wickets) are at the top positions.
West Indies' Jomel Warrican is in fifth place with 23 wickets, while Bumrah and Shamar Joseph have secured an equal 22 wickets. Josh Tongue is also on the list with 21 wickets. The leading Test wicket-takers in 2025 are:
- Mohammed Siraj – 37
- Blessing Muzarabani – 36
- Mitchell Starc – 29
- Nathan Lyon – 24
- Jomel Warrican – 23
- Jasprit Bumrah – 22
- Shamar Joseph – 22
- Josh Tongue – 21
Mohammed Siraj made his Test cricket debut in 2020. His career figures so far include 133 wickets in 80 innings across 43 Test matches. His best performance is 6 wickets for 15 runs. Additionally, he has achieved the feat of taking 5 wickets in an innings 5 times.
