Mohammed Siraj has garnered attention with his outstanding performance on the England tour. He played a crucial role, especially in the second Test match, with his excellent bowling contributing significantly to the Indian team's massive 336-run victory.
Mohammed Siraj 200 Wickets: Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj is on the verge of creating history in the fifth and final Test against England. If he takes just one more wicket in this match, he will join the ranks of select Indian bowlers to complete 200 wickets in international cricket.
Potential to Create History in Oval Test
The final match of the five-match Test series between India and England is being played at The Oval in London, starting from July 31st. In this crucial match, the Indian team is aiming to level the series. Meanwhile, this match could prove to be very special for Mohammed Siraj in terms of personal achievement. He currently has 199 wickets in international cricket and is now just one step away from a double century.
Hyderabad's fast bowler Mohammed Siraj made his international debut for the Indian team in 2021 with T20I. After this, he debuted in ODI in 2019 and in Test cricket in 2020. From his first few matches, Siraj caught everyone's attention with his express pace, swing, and aggression.
Owner of 114 Wickets in Test Cricket
Siraj has taken 114 wickets in 40 Test matches played for India so far. His consistency and variety in Test bowling make him a b pillar of the Indian pace attack. In the ODI format, he has taken 71 wickets in 42 matches, including several instances of impactful performances in the powerplay.
In T20I, he has taken 14 wickets in 16 matches so far. In this way, his total number of wickets across all three formats has reached 199.
Siraj's Lethal Bowling on England Tour
Mohammed Siraj's performance on the England tour has been extremely impressive. He has taken 14 wickets in the series so far and has been a constant source of trouble for the opposition batsmen. In the second Test, Siraj shook the opposition team to its core with his accurate line and length and movement, and played a key role in giving India a historic 336-run victory.
India Has a Chance to Level the Series
The ongoing Test series between India and England is at a crucial juncture.
- England won the first Test by 5 wickets.
- India made a b comeback in the second Test, winning by 336 runs.
- India lost the third Test by 22 runs.
- While the fourth Test was a draw.
Now, if India manages to win the fifth Test, they can level the series 2-2. Siraj has secured an important place in the Indian team in a very short time with his performance. In the absence of veterans like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, Siraj has effectively handled the responsibility of the bowling attack on many occasions.
