Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj set a significant record with an outstanding performance in the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad. He surpassed Mitchell Starc to become the highest wicket-taker in the World Test Championship (WTC) this year.
Sports News: Mohammed Siraj set a major record on the first day of the ongoing first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad. He claimed a total of 3 wickets in the first session, and the first wicket in the fourth session also went to his name. With this performance, Siraj has become the highest wicket-taker in the World Test Championship this year. He has surpassed Mitchell Starc to claim the top spot on this list, while Starc is now in second place.
Summary of the Test Match
West Indies won the toss and opted to bat first. In the very first session, Siraj began taking wickets with his pace and precision in bowling. He had Tagenarine Chanderpaul caught out for a duck. Following this, Jasprit Bumrah dismissed John Campbell, strengthening Team India's position.
Siraj maintained his momentum by bowling Brandon King on the last ball of the 10th over in the first session. In this over, the ball evaded the batsman's hands and hit the stumps directly, demonstrating the effectiveness of Siraj's yorkers and bowling strategy. He also dismissed Alick Athanaze in the first session.
Siraj's Dominant Performance
In the second session, Siraj continued his impressive bowling by having Captain Roston Chase caught behind the wicket. Chase had scored 24 runs, but Siraj's sharp line and length soon sent him back to the pavilion. With this performance, Siraj became the top wicket-taker in the ICC WTC 2023-25 this year. This achievement is proving to be a milestone in his career.
Mohammed Siraj has not only set a record in the current season but is also the highest wicket-taker in the ICC WTC 2025-27. As of reporting, Siraj has taken 27 wickets in this series. He had taken a total of 23 wickets in 5 Test matches played during the England tour. In this list, Shamar Joseph is in second place with 22 wickets to his name.
