Top 5 best bowling figures by Mohammed Siraj in test cricket

Mohammed Siraj made his test debut against Australia in December 2020.

Mohammed Siraj is one of the crucial pacers for the Indian Cricket Team in test cricket. The right-arm pacer has been a regular member of the team in the longest format of the game since the last few years. Siraj has excelled in both home and away test series with his brilliant pace bowling.

Siraj made his test debut during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2020-21 against Australia. The right-arm pacer grabbed the limelight by finishing as highest wicket-taker for India in his maiden test series, picking 13 wickets across three tests.

With his aggressive style and dominant pace bowling, Siraj has often managed to outplay the opposition batsmen all over the world. The right-arm pacer has bowled some magnificent spells in tests to help India win matches. On that note, let’s take a look at the best bowling figures by Mohammed Siraj in test cricket.

Top 5 best bowling figures by Mohammed Siraj in test cricket

5. 4/32 vs England, Lord’s, 2021

Mohammed Siraj’s fifth best bowling figures in test cricket came at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London during a test match against England in July 2021. This Lord’s victory is quite popular as the Virat Kohli-led Indian team showed an aggressive bowling performance against England to win the encounter.

India piled up 364/10 in the first innings with a century by KL Rahul. With an unbeaten 180-run knock by Joe Root, England bounced back with 391 runs. In the second innings, India declared at 298/8, setting a target of 272 runs for the hosts.

Siraj led the Indian pace attack in second innings of the game and picked four wickets for just 32 runs. India won the match by 151 runs as England’s batters succumbed to India’s pace attack during the chase, getting all out for just 120 runs.

4. 5/73 vs Australia, Brisbane, 2021

India’s historic victory at The Gabba during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020-21 is a memorable event for Indian cricket fans. During the fourth test of the tour, India chased down a 328-run target with three wickets courtesy of brilliant knocks by Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar.

Australia piled up 329/10 in the first innings of the match. In reply, India were bowled out for 336, earning a seven-run lead. In the second innings, Mohammed Siraj claimed a five-wicket haul for 73 runs, helping India bundle out Australia for 294 runs. Later, India chased down the huge target to win the match and the series 2-1.

3. 5/60 vs West Indies, Port of Spain, 2023

During the second test of the two-match series against West Indies in July 2023, Siraj picked a five-wicket haul at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain. India posted 438/10 in the first innings with Virat Kohli’s century.

Siraj’s 5/60 helped India bowl out West Indies for 255 runs in the first innings. India then set up a mammoth target of 365 runs for the hosts in the second innings. However, the encounter eventually ended in a draw as day five was completely washed out due to rain.

2. 6/70 vs England, Birmingham, 2025

India and England locked horns at Edgbaston, Birmingham in second test of the five-match series in July 2025. Siraj clinched a magnificent six-wicket haul in the first innings.

After being asked to bat first, India piled up a huge total of 587/10 in the first innings with Shubman Gill’s double century. With Siraj’s 6/70, India demolished Ben Stokes-led England for 407/10 in the first innings, earning a 180-run lead.

Later, India India piled 407 in the second innings and set a target of 608 runs for the hosts. With a six-fer from Akash Deep and one wicket each from other bowlers, India bowled out the hosts for 271 to win the game by 336 runs.

1. 6/15 vs South Africa, Cape Town, 2024

Mohammed Siraj’s best bowling figures in tests came against South Africa in January 2024 during the second test at Newlands, Cape Town. Siraj’s six wickets for just 15 runs helped India bundle out the Proteas for just 55 runs in the first innings. Later, India were bowled out for 153.

South Africa responded with 176/10 in the second innings, setting a 79-run target for India. In a low-scoring thriller, India chased down the target by seven wickets and won the game. Siraj was awarded Player of the Match for his brilliant bowling show.

(All stats updated till 19th July, 2025)

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