Siraj Shines Bright on Home Turf with Career-Best Spell Against Sunrisers

Mohammed Siraj delivered a fiery, career-defining performance at the Uppal Stadium on Sunday night, dismantling Sunrisers Hyderabad with raw pace, precision, and purpose. Turning out for Gujarat Titans, Siraj returned his best-ever IPL figures of 4 for 17 in four overs, setting the tone for a commanding bowling display and a comprehensive seven-wicket win.

Playing on his home ground in domestic cricket, Siraj looked right at home. From the moment he took the new ball, the man known as ‘Miyan’ to fans and teammates was locked in. He dismissed Travis Head early, then kept the pressure on with a potent mix of sharp bouncers and clever off-cutters. His control stood out—an economy rate of just 4.20 on a tricky surface made it clear: Siraj was in rhythm, and SRH were in trouble.

The game also marked a major personal milestone for the pacer as he completed 100 IPL wickets—ending the night with 102 in 97 matches, averaging 28.88 with a steadily improving economy of 8.60. Achieving that landmark at the venue where his cricket journey began made the feat even more special.

Siraj’s 2025 season has been nothing short of electric. With 9 wickets in just 4 games at an average of 13.77 and an economy of 7.75, he currently sits as the joint second-highest wicket-taker this season—proof of a bowler at his absolute peak.

While Prasidh Krishna (2/25) and Sai Kishore (2/24) played key supporting roles, it was Siraj who ripped through SRH’s top order, leaving them at 50/3. Though Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen tried to rebuild, the hosts were restricted to 152/8.

In response, Gujarat Titans cruised to victory, powered by Shubman Gill’s unbeaten half-century and a blazing 49 from Washington Sundar, who made an impactful return in his first match of the season.

Siraj’s performance wasn’t just a stat-stuffer—it was a statement. And it came exactly where it mattered most: at home.