Mohammed Siraj is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast bowler for the Indian national team. He has established himself as a key member of India’s pace attack in recent years, excelling across all three formats of the game.
Mohammed Siraj is an Indian fast bowler known for his fiery pace and ability to swing the ball both ways. Born on March 13, 1994, in Hyderabad, Siraj made his debut in domestic cricket for Hyderabad and quickly caught the eye of selectors with his impressive performances. His dedication and hard work earned him a spot on the Indian national team across all formats.
Siraj made his T20I debut for India in November 2017 against New Zealand. Since then, he has played 10 T20Is, taking 4 wickets at an average of 39.25 and an economy rate of 9.81
Mohammed Siraj Career Stats & Records
In 36 first-class matches, Siraj has taken 147 wickets at an average of 23.00. In 41 List A matches, he has 81 wickets at 23.37. In the T20 format, he has taken 79 wickets in 58 matches at an average of 22.54 and an economy of 8.44.
Siraj’s best bowling figures in T20Is are 1/53, which he recorded on debut against New Zealand in 2017. His best bowling performance in T20 cricket came in the 2022 IPL,
Mohammed Siraj Stats in T20 World Cup
Mohammed Siraj has yet to play in a T20 World Cup, but his performances in T20Is and the IPL have demonstrated his potential to excel on the world stage. His ability to bowl in the powerplay and at the death makes him a valuable asset for India in upcoming tournaments.
Mohammed Siraj: Overall Stats in Tests, T20Is, ODIs, and IPL
Mohammad Siraj is one of the best bowlers of the Indian team. Let us take a deeper look at his bowling and batting stats
Mohammed Siraj Bowling Career
| Format | M | Inns | B | R | W | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ. | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | |
| Tests | 31 | 57 | 4363 | 2451 | 80 | 6/15 | 8/126 | 30.63 | 3.37 | 54.5 | 5 | 3 |
| ODIs | 44 | 43 | 1975 | 1707 | 71 | 6/21 | 6/21 | 24.04 | 5.18 | 27.8 | 2 | 1 |
| T20Is | 16 | 16 | 348 | 452 | 14 | 4/17 | 4/17 | 32.28 | 7.79 | 24.8 | 1 | 0 |
| T20s | 141 | 140 | 3012 | 4126 | 160 | 4/17 | 4/17 | 25.78 | 8.21 | 18.8 | 5 | 0 |
| IPL | 93 | 93 | 1958 | 2822 | 93 | 4/21 | 4/21 | 8.65 | 30.34 | 21.05 | 0 | 0 |
Mohammed Siraj Batting Career
| Format | M | Inns. | NO | R | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 31 | 41 | 18 | 108 | 16* | 4.69 | 290 | 37.24 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| ODIs | 44 | 17 | 10 | 55 | 9* | 7.85 | 129 | 42.63 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| T20Is | 16 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 7* | 7 | 16 | 87.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T20s | 141 | 37 | 19 | 146 | 14* | 8.11 | 167 | 87.42 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 |
| IPL | 93 | 25 | 15 | 109 | 14 | 10.9 | 119 | 91.6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
Mohammad Siraj’s Bowling Performance in T20I: 2017-2023 Overview
From 2017 to 2023, Mohammad Siraj’s bowling performance saw varying success. In 2017, he played 2 matches, taking 2 wickets with an average of 49.00. The following year, he played 1 match, claiming 1 wicket with a higher average of 50.00. In 2021, he maintained similar stats in 1 match, with a slightly better average of 39.00.
His standout year was 2022, where in 4 matches he took 7 wickets, including a 4-wicket haul, with an impressive average of 15.28.
In 2023, he played 2 matches, taking 1 wicket with an average of 40.00, showing consistent contributions but fewer breakthroughs.
Mohammed Siraj T20 Debut
Mohammed Siraj made his T20I debut for India on November 4, 2017, against New Zealand. Despite a challenging start, he has developed into a reliable bowler for the Indian team in the shortest format.
Last 10 T20I Innings
| Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | Opposition | Venue | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 24 | 2 | v New Zealand | Mount Maunganui | 20 Nov 2022 |
| 4 | 0 | 17 | 4 | v New Zealand | Napier | 22 Nov 2022 |
| 3 | 0 | 27 | 1 | v South Africa | Gqeberha | 12 Dec 2023 |
| 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | v South Africa | Johannesburg | 14 Dec 2023 |
| 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | v Ireland | New York | 5 Jun 2024 |
| 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | v Pakistan | New York | 9 Jun 2024 |
| 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | v U.S.A. | New York | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | v Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | v Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 28 Jul 2024 |
| 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | v Sri Lanka | Pallekele | 30 Jul 2024 |
Mohammed Siraj Awards and Achievements
- Emerging Player of the Year: Siraj was awarded the Emerging Player of the Year in IPL 2018.
- Test Debut Performance: Notable for his debut performance in the Test series against Australia in 2020-21, where he played a crucial role in India’s historic series win.
- Record Figures: Siraj’s 5/52 against Australia remains one of his best performances in Test cricket.
- Took 6/21 against Sri Lanka in the 2023 Asia Cup final, which was the joint-fastest 6-wicket haul in ODI history.
Current Rankings – ICC Ranking
Siraj is currently ranked 85th in the ICC T20I Bowling Rankings with 402 points.
| Format | Bowling Rank | Points |
| Test Rankings | 28th | 555 |
| ODI Rankings | 9th | 610 |
| T20I Rankings | 49th | 475 |
Mohammed Siraj’s journey from domestic cricket to representing India on the international stage is a testament to his talent and perseverance. His continued growth and performance in all formats of the game make him a crucial player for India in the coming years.
