NEW DELHI: Paceman Mohammed Siraj achieved the milestone of 50 wickets in Test cricket on Thursday during India’s ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against Australia at The Oval in London.
The 29-year-old right-arm fast-medium bowler was the standout performer for India in the innings, picking up 4/108 in 28.3 overs. His victims included Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Pat Cummins, and Nathan Lyon.
Siraj has reached this milestone in just 19 Tests, with an average of 30.96. He has an economy rate of 3.31, and his best bowling figures in a Test match are 5/73, which is his only five-wicket haul in the format.

The pacer has established himself as a formidable bowler for India, particularly in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) conditions. Out of his 51 wickets, 38 have come in these overseas nations.
In England, Siraj has been impressive, taking 22 wickets in six Tests at an average of 31.90 and an economy rate of 3.86. His best figures in England are 4/32.

On Australian soil, he has claimed 13 wickets in three Tests at an average of 29.85 and an economy rate of 3.02. His best figures in Australia are 5/73.
In India, Siraj has taken seven wickets in six Tests, averaging just over 24 with an economy rate of 2.93. His best figures in India are 3/19.
He has also contributed with the ball in South Africa, taking three wickets in two Tests, and in Bangladesh, where he has claimed six wickets in two matches.