Mohammed Siraj Sets New Record in England with Impressive Bowling Performance
Mohammed Siraj's Remarkable Achievement
Mohammed Siraj: In the ongoing fifth Test match against England, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj delivered an outstanding performance. His exceptional bowling skills prevented England from posting a significant score, as they were restricted to just 247 runs in their first innings. Siraj's impressive display allowed him to surpass Jasprit Bumrah, establishing a new record in England.
Siraj's Historic Feat
During the first innings of the fourth Test, Siraj claimed four wickets, making him the bowler with the most four-wicket hauls in Test cricket on English soil. He has now achieved this feat six times, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah, who has five. Notably, Siraj accomplished this in just 19 innings, while Bumrah took 22 innings to reach his five four-wicket hauls. Additionally, Ishant Sharma has recorded four five-wicket hauls in 24 innings on English grounds. Chetan Sharma also features in the list with three four-wicket hauls, achieved in only four innings.
England Struggles Against Siraj's Bowling
In the first innings, Siraj bowled 16.2 overs, taking four wickets at an economy rate of 5.30, conceding 86 runs. Alongside him, Prasidh Krishna also made a significant contribution by taking four wickets, giving away 62 runs in 16 overs.
Top Indian Bowlers with Four-Wicket Hauls in England
| क्रम | गेंदबाज़ | 4+ विकेट (4fers) | इन्निंग्स |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | मोहम्मद सिराज | 6* | 19 |
| 2 | जसप्रीत बुमराह | 5 | 22 |
| 3 | ईशांत शर्मा | 4 | 24 |
| 4 | चेतन शर्मा | 3 | 4 |
| 5 | सुभाष गुप्ते | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | जहीर खान | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | कपिल देव | 3 | 13 |
| 8 | मोहम्मद शमी | 3 | 14 |