Mohammed Siraj: The Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj created a unique record with his iconic spells in the first Test against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. He not only shattered the West Indies batting line-up in the first innings but also provided a strong start for Team India in the second innings in the bowling attack.
This was the first time Siraj had taken a wicket in the second innings of a Test match in India, and the wicket of Tagenarine Chanderpaul was a special one for Siraj. During his career, Siraj had played a total of 14 Tests in India and had the opportunity to bowl in the third or fourth innings 11 times but had yet to take a wicket. Despite bowling 50 overs, he had been unsuccessful. Finally, this long wait of his has ended in the Ahmedabad Test.
Mohammed Siraj’s Iconic Performance In First Innings
The Men In Blue restricted West Indies to just 162 runs in the first innings, and Siraj played a crucial role in this. He took four crucial wickets for 40 runs in 14 overs. He dismissed Tejnarayan Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, and Roston Chase. The West Indies top order shattered in front of Siraj’s sharp bowling. He has taken over 100 wickets in Test cricket so far and is steadily becoming one of India’s most reliable fast bowlers. However, the Ahmedabad Test added a new record to his career, as he took a wicket in the second innings on home soil for the first time.
Mohammed Siraj’s Consistency In Test Cricket
When it comes to Siraj’s performance in test cricket, he has consistently improved and proved himself time after time. In the first innings, the West Indies team managed only 162 runs and was all out. Mohammed Siraj’s bowling played a major role in the West Indies’ all-out.
Siraj bowled 14 overs in the first innings, taking 4 wickets for just 40 runs. Siraj devastated the West Indies top order, including the dismissal of Tagenarine Chanderpaul in the first innings. Apart from him, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, and Roston Chase were also made his victims.
In the second innings he took 3 wickets, which include the wickets of Tagenarine Chanderpaul once again, Justin Greaves, and Jomel Warrican.
With this, India has won the first test by an inning and 140 runs.
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