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Pacer Siraj Dominates with 23 Wickets in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy
5 Aug
Summary
- Siraj claims 9 wickets in final Test, earns Player of the Match
- Siraj emerges as leading wicket-taker of the 2025 series
- Siraj has taken 123 wickets in 41 Test matches for India
In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, pacer Mohammed Siraj has emerged as the hero for India, leading the team to a dramatic six-run victory over England in the fifth and final Test at the Kennington Oval in London. Siraj claimed a total of 9 wickets across both innings, earning him the coveted Player of the Match award.
Siraj's impressive performance in the series has been the talk of the cricketing world. The 31-year-old fast bowler has been a consistent performer for India in Test cricket, and his exploits in the recent series have cemented his status as a key member of the team. Siraj finished the series as the leading wicket-taker, picking up 23 wickets in 9 innings at an average of 32.43 and a strike rate of 48.39.
With the series ending in a 2-2 draw, Siraj's heroics have played a crucial role in ensuring that India retained the trophy. The pacer's ability to consistently trouble the opposition batsmen with his pace, accuracy, and swing has been a major factor in India's success. Siraj's impressive record in Test cricket, which includes 123 wickets in 41 matches, further underscores his value to the team.
