Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj is in excellent form, dominating the batsmen series after series. Siraj has now become the bowler taking the most Test wickets in 2025 (Most Wickets in Test 2025). He achieved this feat in the second test against West Indies. He has also left Nathan Lyon behind in terms of taking the most wickets.

Most wickets in Test in 2025

The bowler who took the most wickets in Tests in the year 2025 is Mohammad Siraj. He has taken a total of 37 wickets so far. At second place is Blessing Muzarabani of Zimbabwe, who has taken 36 wickets so far this year. Mitchell Starc, who has taken 29 wickets, is currently in third place and Jomel Warrican, who has taken 24 wickets, is in fourth place. Nathan Lyon is in fifth place, who has taken 24 wickets this year. The second highest Test wicket taker in 2025 is Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who has taken 23 wickets so far this year.

• Mohammed Siraj – 37 wickets (India)
• Blessing Muzarabani – 36 wickets (Zimbabwe)
• Mitchell Starc – 29 wickets (Australia)
• Jomel Warrican – 24 wickets (West Indies)
• Nathan Lyon – 24 wickets (Australia)
• Jasprit Bumrah – 23 wickets (India)

Mohammed Siraj’s stats in 2025

Mohammad Siraj was the bowler taking the highest wicket on the England tour. He took 23 wickets in the entire series. Siraj bowled 185.3 overs in that series. Before that, the last Sydney Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy was played this year also. Siraj had taken 4 wickets in that match. Now he has taken 10 wickets in the series against West Indies. This year he has taken 37 wickets in a total of 15 innings.

Talking about Indians, among the bowlers who have taken the most Test wickets in 2025, after Mohammed Siraj comes Jasprit Bumrah (23 wickets) and after him Prasidh Krishna (20 wickets). The highest Test wicket taker this year is Indian spinner Ravindra Jadeja, who has taken 15 wickets so far.

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On Sunday, India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the Asia Cup. The very next day, ICC has chosen Mohammad Siraj as Main Player of the Month for the month of August. Siraj has been given this honor for tremendous bowling in the Oval Test on England Tour. Siraj played only the Oval Test in the month of August, in which he took 9 wickets in two innings, putting a deadly spell.

Mohammad Siraj’s performance in the Oval Test helped India to end the Test Series 2-2. England had a target of 374 runs in the fourth innings, but India had managed to win that match by 6 runs thanks to Siraj’s 5 wickets. He also took 4 wickets in the first innings. He has acquired this honor by defeating Matt Henry of New Zealand and Jayden Seals of West Indies.

In the Oval Test, Mohammad Siraj bowled 46.3 overs in both innings. Let us tell you that Siraj was the only Indian fast bowler, who played in all 5 Tests on England Tour. In this entire series, he bowled 185.3 overs, which was the highest. Siraj expressed happiness over getting this special honor and said that his team members are as entitled to this award as he is himself.

After taking 23 wickets in the Test series against England, Mohammad Siraj also benefited in rankings. After this amazing performance, he came to 15th position in the Test bowlers rankings. The number-1 Test bowler in the world is currently Jaspreet Bumrah.

On receiving special honor, Mohammad Siraj said, “I am proud that I was able to spell important for the team, especially in decisive moments. A top team was playing at his home, it was not easy to bowl against his high-level batting line-up, but this inspired me to give my best.”

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The tour of England was memorable for Mohammad Siraj, he is the only Indian fast bowler to play all 5 matches of this series. Siraj took a total of 23 wickets, which is the most wickets in a Test series in England. He equaled Bumrah in this case. Former England captain Nasir Hussain, while revealing, said what Niknem was given to Siraj by England players.

Mohammad Siraj took a total of 9 wickets in the 5th Test, having 5 wickets in the second innings. On the last day, India needed 4 wickets to win, out of which Siraj alone took 3 wickets and won the match to India. Nasir Hussain told that the England players had given Siraj ‘Mr. Angry’ Nickname, he used to call him by this name.

England players call Mohammad Siraj by the name Mr Angry

Nasir Hussain said his column in the Daily Mail, “He is very fast, the players of England call him by the name Mr. Angry. And his follow-through is the longest, he attracts more attention. He attracts himself. Lords is disillusioned with knees, celebrating or disappointing after DRS decisions, you can make a collection of his dramatic scenes.”

In the absence of Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj leads Indian bowling well, his enthusiasm did not reduce till the last day of the last match. He is always seen in the ground or fielding, always in excitement. Never felt that his body was tired.

Hussain further wrote, “Yes, he sometimes plays the role of a villain, like some Warney (Shane Warne) and that’s why people like to hate him, but there is always a smile on his face.”

After winning the last day of the 5th Test, Mohammad Siraj hugged Chris Woakes and saluted his passion. Actually, Vox had landed for batting after a shoulder injury, although the host remained 7 runs away from the win.

Mohammad Siraj set a record

Siraj took a total of 23 wickets in 5 matches. He became an Indian to jointly take the most wickets in a Test series in England. Before him, Bumrah took 23 wickets in 2021, when he broke the record of Bhuvneshwar (19 wickets).

Ind vs eng 2nd test: Mohammad Siraj and Akash Deep are dominated in the second Test, due to their fatal bowling, Team India is standing on the threshold of victory. In both innings, England have lost a total of 13 wickets, all these two fast bowlers have taken. After the fourth day’s play was over, Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel, who came to the press conference, praised him and said that Siraj did not get as much credit.

In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Indian bowlers have performed brilliantly, this is even more happy bowlers coach Morkel. He said, “After the defeat in the last Test, we discussed things in which we can improve or want to do. I think we did well, this is a good sign for bowling attack.”

I respect Siraj very much

Regarding Mohammad Siraj, Morkel said, “He is a player that I respect very much. He always throws the strength of the body more than his ability. I feel that when he blames himself, he does more hard work. It is that you keep pace with your agitation and intensity because he really bowls from the hearts. When he is leading the fast bowling, he has got wickets. But for me, he is always ready to bowl with a painful body.

What did the bowling coach say in praise of Akash Deep

Morkel said about Akash Deep, “The ball that dismissed the route was a dream delivery, thus showing his ability to do what he can do. The more confidence you give them, he will put some more energy. Hopefully, he will look at his delivery today and then tomorrow he will put some more such balls.”

Team India on the threshold of creating history

India declared their second innings for 427 runs, between the third session of the fourth day, England started the second innings. The top order was once again scattered in front of Mohammad Siraj and Akash Deep. Jack Croly (0) was first dismissed by Siraj. Akash then bowled Ben Docket (25) and Joe Root (6). England need 536 runs to win the fifth day and India 7 wickets. Till date, no Test has been won on Team India Edgbaston Cricket Ground, history can be created today.

IPL 2025: On Thursday, Lucknow Super Giants defeated Gujarat Titans by 33 runs. Batting first, Lucknow scored a huge score of 235 runs. Mitchell Marsh played a brilliant innings of 117 runs in 64 balls. Nicholas Puran scored an unbeaten 56 in 27 balls with the help of 5 sixes and 4 fours. During this, Mohammad Siraj sled him, then he avenged it in his style, whose video is going viral.

After 16 overs, Mitchell Marsh was 89 runs and Nicholas Puran was at the crease for 29 runs, Lucknow scored 160 runs in 15 overs while only 1 wicket was dropped. Gujarat bowlers were unable to take wickets and were not successful in stopping the speed of runs. Now Mohammad Siraj brought the 16th over. After hitting the first ball, Marsh took a single on the second ball. Puran was bowled by Siraj dot ball, although the ball went from above, the umpire called it wide.

Siraj ‘Sled’ in 16th over

Siraj then sled Puran, he went to him and started looking at him. Although Puran did not respond to this, even the umpire stopped Siraj. He again put the bouncer who was a dot. After this, Siraj again started sled to Puran, like last time Puran did not respond.

Although Puran was to take revenge on his bat, he hit a brilliant six towards deep mid-wicket off the fifth ball. After this, he smiled in a sarcastic manner looking at Siraj. On the last ball of the over, he hit a four and then did ‘flying kiss’.

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The Gujarat Titans of course lost but she had already confirmed her place in the playoffs. It also did not have any effect in the points table, Gujarat is still at the top but now it will depend on the results of other teams to remain in the top 2. If the Gujarat wins its last match in the league stage and Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore also win their next two matches, then Gujarat will remain at number three.

Srh vs gt: In the match played on Sunday, Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets. Chasing the target, Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 61 runs. Earlier, with the brilliant bowling of Mohammad Siraj, the team stopped Hyderabad for 152 runs. Siraj took a total of 4 wickets in the innings including Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, for which he was also chosen as the Player of the Match.

After taking the Player of the Match Award, Siraj said that he could not digest the decision to be excluded from Team India. Siraj said a pleasant feeling to play on his home ground in Hyderabad and said that playing in front of the family gives confidence.

What did Mohammad Siraj say after the match

After taking the Player of the Match Award, Mohammad Siraj said, “When you come to your home ground, it is a different feeling. Family is also watching, and it also gives you confidence. I have played seven years in RCB, when I was playing for RCB, I have come up with ups and downs. I have worked in my bowling and mindset, Could not digest) But I did not have to plan a lot of things. You are at the top. When the ball is doing what you want, it gives a different feeling and it feels really pleasant.

Siraj was not in Champions Trophy Squad

Mohammad Siraj was not in the Squad of the Champions Trophy, he was included in the list of non -traveling reserve players. However, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, Team India won the Champions Trophy 2025 title. That time was also very difficult for Siraj because he was not retained by his IPL team RCB, he had become a part of a new team.

Mohammad Siraj IPL 2025 wickets

Mohammad Siraj has joined the race for Purple Cap by taking 4 wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has taken a total of 9 wickets in 4 matches, he did not only go in the first match but after that his performance has been effective.

Mohammed siraj, gt vs mi playing xi: The Gujarat Titans will take the field against the Mumbai Indians with the intention of registering the first win of the season. But the roads will not be easy for Gujarat Titans captained by Shubman Gill. What will be the playing XI of Gujarat Titans? Will the fast bowler Mohammad Siraj at the playing XI of Gujarat Titans? Actually, Mohammad Siraj’s form remains a headache for Gujarat Titans. Earlier, Mohammad Siraj took runs against Punjab Kings. Punjab Kings batsmen scored 54 runs in 4 overs of Mohammad Siraj.

Will Gujarat Titans bowler become headache?

Especially, Gujarat Titans will land with which bowler in its playing XI? This decision will not be easy. Actually, the Gujarat Titans bowlers were fiercely beaten against Punjab Kings. Mohammad Siraj conceded 54 runs in 4 overs, but did not get any wicket. Kagiso Rabada spent 41 runs in 4 overs. Rashid Khan took 1 wicket for 48 runs in 4 overs. Famous Krishna scored 41 runs in 3 overs. While Sai Kishore dismissed 3 batsmen for 30 runs in 4 overs. Punjab Kings batsmen scored 21 runs in Arshad Khan’s 1 over.

What will be the playing XI of Gujarat Titans?

Now the question is that change in the playing XI of Gujarat Titans is possible? Especially, Shubman Gill will definitely think about the bowling deposit of his team. Apart from this, there are less chances of change in the playing eleven of Gujarat Titans. The Gujarat Titans batsmen scored 232 runs against Punjab Kings. Therefore, the Gujarat Titans Management does not need much matches in the batting department.

Possible playing XI of Gujarat Titans-

Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudarshan, Jose Butler, Sherfen Rutherford, Shah Rukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Mohammad Siraj and Kagiso Rabada.

Impact Player Options-

Sherfen Rutherford/Famous Krishna, Anuj Rawat, Ishant Sharma, Glenn Philips and Washington Sundar.

Mumbai Indians potential playing XI-

Rohit Sharma, Ryan Recelton (wicketkeeper), Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Will Jack, Hardik Pandya (captain), Robin Minj, Michel Santner, Trent Bolt, Deepak Chahar and Satyanarayana Raju.

Impact Player Options-

Rohit Sharma/Vignesh Puthur, Rece Topley, Srijit Krishnan, Ashwini Kumar and Naman Dhir.

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