Mohammed Siraj Shines in England Test Series
Mohammed Siraj is having an outstanding Test series in England. On Day 4 of the final Test at The Oval, he dismissed Ollie Pope and became the leading wicket-taker of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 with 20 wickets.
In the final match, England gained momentum as Joe Root and Harry Brook built a strong partnership. Brook scored a quick 111 off 98 balls. Although Siraj dropped a tough catch of Brook, he had already made a big impact by taking key wickets earlier in the match.
Siraj’s consistent bowling has been one of the main reasons India stayed competitive in English conditions. His performance has been a major highlight of the series.
Mohammed Siraj Creates History at The Oval
Mohammed Siraj has reached a big milestone in the 2025 Test series against England. With 20 wickets in the series, he has joined an elite group of Indian fast bowlers. In the last 15 years, only two Indian pacers have taken 20+ wickets in a single Test series in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) — Jasprit Bumrah and now, Mohammed Siraj.
Bumrah first achieved this in Australia in 2018, then again in England in 2021, and once more in Australia in 2024. Siraj had also done it earlier in 2024 against Australia, and now he’s repeated the feat in England.
This is a rare achievement for Indian bowlers, as conditions in SENA nations are often tough — with extra bounce, swing, and tricky weather. But Siraj and Bumrah have shown that Indian fast bowlers can shine anywhere in the world.
Mohammed Siraj Joins Elite Club with 20 Wickets in SENA
Mohammed Siraj has had an unforgettable series in England. With 20 wickets in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, he became only the second Indian fast bowler after Jasprit Bumrah to take 20+ wickets in a Test series in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia).
Indian Bowlers with 20+ Wickets in SENA:
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2018 – Jasprit Bumrah in Australia
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2021 – Jasprit Bumrah in England
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2024 – Jasprit Bumrah in Australia
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2024 – Mohammed Siraj in Australia
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2025 – Mohammed Siraj in England
Siraj’s Outstanding Series at The Oval
The pitch at The Oval had variable bounce, but Siraj made full use of the conditions. Known for his energy and aggression, he bowled with heart and discipline throughout the series. His best performance came with figures of 6/70, which helped shift the match in India’s favor.
In the final Test, England took a narrow lead in the first innings after bowling out India for 224 and scoring 247, thanks to Harry Brook’s half-century. Josh Tongue was England’s top bowler, taking 5 wickets in the second innings. Before Siraj’s rise, Tongue led the wicket charts with 19 wickets in just 3 matches.
Ben Stokes, who missed the final match due to injury, ended the series with 17 wickets. Jasprit Bumrah, despite playing only 3 matches, made a strong impact with 14 wickets.
With the series coming down to the final day, fans can expect a thrilling finish as both teams push hard for victory.Tongue has picked up 19 wickets in just three matches. Ben Stokes, who is one of the best all-rounders in the world, missed the final Test due to injury. Stokes finished the series with 17 wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah, who played only three matches, took 14 wickets with great impact. The final day of the last match of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 is expected to be a thriller with both teams giving their all to win the match.
