Mohammed Siraj led India to a dramatic six-runs victory over England with his sensational spell, he also finished as the leading wicket-taker in the series.
Published: August 6, 2025 8:27 AM IST
Mohammed Siraj delivered a sensational spell on the final day of the 5th Test against England at The Oval. claiming five wickets and leading India to their narrowest-ever Test win. Siraj dismissed Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton and Gus Atkinson on the final day and ended as a highest wicket-taker and the only bowler to claim over 20 wickets.
During the press conference, Siraj quickly reminded a reporter that he had also taken 20 wickets in that series in Australia when they asked him about his comeback from a below-par Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Siraj reminds reporter of 20 wickets in BGT
“I took 20 wickets in BGT, sir. When Jassi bhai (Jasprit Bumrah) was bowling well, my only job was to bowl in partnership as much as possible,” Siraj said.
With his 23 wickets in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Siraj has joined a elite group of Indian pacers who have taken more than 20 wickets in multiple series, which previously only included Kapil Dev and Jasprit Bumrah.
“I didn’t want to try too much because if I would try hard, I could leak runs, and the pressure would build-up as well,” Siraj further said.
While Jasprit Bumrah had what was arguably the best-ever series by an Indian bowler in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, picking 32 wickets, Siraj proved to be a relentless partner in the attack, delivering more overs than any other bowler in the series.
Virat Kohli showered praise on Mohammed Siraj
Meanwhile, legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli praised Team India for their dramatic six-run victory over England at The Oval, which levelled the series 2-2. He also showered praise on pacer Mohammed Siraj, noting that he always gives his all for the team.
Along with Prasidh Krishna, Siraj bowled an outstanding spell that saw England fall from 317/4 to 367 all out, sealing his place as one of India’s best bowlers in international settings.
“Great win by team india. Resilience and determination from Siraj and Prasidh has given us this phenomenal victory. Special mention to Siraj who will put everything on the line for the team. Extremely happy for him,” Virat said in a post on X.
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