Mohammed Siraj

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Mohammed Siraj Profile

Mohammed Siraj, the Hyderabad-born fast bowler, has rapidly emerged as one of India’s promising pace prospects. Bursting onto the scene with his impressive performances for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL, Siraj’s journey from playing tennis ball cricket to donning the Indian jersey is nothing short of inspirational.
His ability to swing the ball both ways, combined with a fierce pace, sets him apart. Notably, his Test debut against Australia in 2020 showcased his mettle, where he led the Indian pace attack in the absence of senior bowlers. Siraj’s dedication to the game is evident from his decision to stay with the team in Australia despite his father’s demise.
As he continues to evolve, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await more match-winning spells from this rising star.

Mohammed Siraj Stats

Mohammed Siraj Batting Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
Test	21	28	11	80	16*	4.7	190	42.1	0	0	9	2	10	0
ODI	24	10	5	30	9	6	64	46.87	0	0	2	0	5	0
T20I	8	1	0	5	5	5	7	71.42	0	0	1	0	2	0
FC	61	78	19	426	46	7.22	831	51.26	0	0	52	12	16	0
List A	69	38	17	168	36*	8	237	70.88	0	0	16	3	11	0
T20	119	31	16	125	14*	8.33	150	83.33	0	0	14	2	37	0

Mohammed Siraj Bowling Career Summary

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
Test	21	39	3275	1784	59	5/60	8/126	30.23	3.26	55.5	4	2	0
ODI	24	24	1118	891	43	4/32	4/32	20.72	4.78	26	2	0	0
T20I	8	8	192	294	11	4/17	4/17	26.72	9.18	17.4	1	0	0
FC	61	110	10448	5498	219	8/59	11/136	25.1	3.15	47.7	17	7	2
List A	69	69	3200	2708	124	5/37	5/37	21.83	5.07	25.8	4	3	0
T20	119	118	2532	3472	142	4/17	4/17	24.45	8.22	17.8	5	0	0

Mohammed Siraj Recent Matches

Format	Opponent	Venue	Date
Test	Australia	Melbourne	December 26 – 29, 2020
ODI	Australia	Adelaide	January 15, 2019
T20I	New Zealand	Rajkot	November 04, 2017

Debut of Mohammed Siraj

Format	Match Details	Date	Ground
Test	India vs Australia	February 09 – 11, 2023	Nagpur
ODI	Sri Lanka vs India	July 18, 2021	Colombo (RPS)
T20I	India vs England	March 14, 2021	Ahmedabad
FC	Mumbai vs Delhi	December 15 – 18, 2010	Delhi
List A	Mumbai vs Gujarat	February 11, 2010	Ahmedabad
T20	Mumbai vs Hyderabad	March 13, 2010	Indore

World Cup Performances – Early Days

• Mohammed Siraj has not been mentioned to have played in any of the World Cup tournaments as of the data available from the provided links.

Notable Achievements

• Siraj made a significant impact in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy season, guiding Hyderabad to the quarter-finals and finishing as the third leading wicket-taker with 41 wickets from nine matches.
• He was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for the 10th edition of the IPL for a whopping INR 2.6 crores from a base price of just 20 lakhs.
• Siraj has been a consistent performer in the IPL, with notable performances for both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Style of Play

Siraj is a right-arm fast-medium bowler known for his ability to generate pace and bounce. He has a knack for picking up wickets and has been a go-to bowler in death overs, especially in the IPL.

International Career

• Test debut against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Dec 26, 2020.
• ODI debut against Australia at Adelaide Oval on Jan 15, 2019.
• T20 debut against New Zealand at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on Nov 04, 2017.

IPL and Domestic Cricket Performances

Siraj started his IPL journey with Sunrisers Hyderabad and later moved to Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has been a consistent wicket-taker in the league. In domestic cricket, his breakthrough season was in 2016-17 when he was the third-highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy.

Future Prospects

Siraj is seen as a promising talent for India, especially in the longer format of the game. His ability to swing the ball and pick crucial wickets makes him a valuable asset for the Indian cricket team.

Trivia

• Siraj was a late bloomer, taking up serious cricket only in 2015.
• Despite not being very tall, his ability to extract bounce from the pitch has impressed many cricket pundits.
• He was termed as the ‘Hyderabad Express’ due to his pace and wicket-taking abilities in domestic cricket.

FAQs of Mohammed Siraj

Q1. When did Mohammed Siraj make his debut for the Indian cricket team?

A: Mohammed Siraj made his T20I debut against New Zealand at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium on November 4, 2017. He later made his Test debut against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 26, 2020, and his ODI debut at the Adelaide Oval against Australia on January 15, 2019.

Q2. How did Mohammed Siraj rise to prominence in domestic cricket?

A: Mohammed Siraj had a standout performance in the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy season, where he was the third-highest wicket-taker, securing 41 wickets from nine matches. This performance played a pivotal role in propelling him into the limelight and earning him an IPL contract.

Q3. Which IPL teams has Mohammed Siraj played for?

A: Mohammed Siraj began his IPL journey with Sunrisers Hyderabad and later moved to Royal Challengers Bangalore, where he showcased his ability to be a consistent wicket-taker, especially in crucial situations.