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In a memorable night for Indian cricket, Mohammed Siraj etched his name into the Indian Premier League (IPL) history books by becoming the 12th Indian pacer to take 100 wickets in the tournament. The milestone came during Gujarat Titans’ (GT) clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium—Siraj’s hometown ground—adding an emotional layer to an already monumental achievement.
Mohammed Siraj’s journey to 100 IPL wickets
Siraj’s rise to IPL stardom has been nothing short of inspirational. Starting his career in 2017 with SRH, he was picked up for ₹2.6 crore after an impressive domestic season. Though he showed promise in his debut year, it was his move to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2018 that truly showcased his potential. Over the years, Siraj evolved into a powerplay specialist, known for extracting swing with the new ball and bowling tight spells up front.
In 2025, his cricketing journey took another turn as Gujarat Titans invested ₹12.25 crore in him during the mega auction, reflecting his rising stature in T20 cricket. From a base price of ₹2 crore, this significant leap highlighted his growing value in the shortest format. In 97 matches, Siraj has now accumulated 102 wickets at an average under 29 and an economy of 8.65—impressive figures for any pacer in the IPL cauldron.
Of his 102 wickets, 42 have come during the powerplay overs, cementing his reputation as one of the most effective new-ball bowlers in the league.
The elite club of Indian pacers
By reaching the 100-wicket mark, Siraj has joined an exclusive group of Indian fast bowlers who have crossed the triple-digit milestone in IPL history. This elite club includes:
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – The seasoned swing master and SRH mainstay.
- Jasprit Bumrah – Known for his devastating yorkers and calm under pressure.
- Umesh Yadav – A reliable performer across multiple franchises.
- Sandeep Sharma – Renowned for his skill in the powerplay.
- Harshal Patel – A variation expert and death-over specialist.
- Mohit Sharma – Proven his mettle with clutch performances.
- Mohammed Shami – A pacer of pace and precision.
- Ashish Nehra – One of IPL’s earliest fast-bowling stars.
- R Vinay Kumar – A consistent wicket-taker in the league’s early years.
- Zaheer Khan – One of India’s finest tacticians with the ball.
- Shardul Thakur – A game-changer with a knack for timely wickets.
Siraj now proudly stands among them, adding a new chapter to his growing legacy.
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Career-best figures for Siraj in front of home crowd
The milestone was achieved in spectacular fashion. Bowling against his former franchise, SRH, Siraj struck early by removing Travis Head. He then cleaned up Abhishek Sharma to claim his 100th IPL wicket, a moment that drew loud cheers from the Hyderabad crowd. He wasn’t done yet—adding the scalps of Aniket Verma and Simarjeet Singh to finish with astonishing figures of 4/17, his best-ever in IPL cricket.
The fact that the achievement came at his home ground made it even more special. For his stunning performance, Siraj was also named Player of the Match.
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Best bowling figures of his career ✅A memorable night for Mohd. Siraj as he bags another Player of the Match award in two consecutive games 🏆
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