mohammed siraj’s sensational six: domianance in 2nd test vs south africa

If you’re someone who are intrested in crickets you must have came across Mohammed Siraj’s
name. Not only cricket fans but everyone knows who Mohmmed Siraj is. Recently Siraj
showed dominance over South Africa’s team in 2nd test match held in Cape Town. Let’s get
into in depth details about test match and who Mohmmed Siraj is?

Who is Mohmmed Siraj?

Mohammed Siraj Was born on 13 March 1994. He is 30 years old. Mohmmad Siraj was born in
Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Mohammed Siraj is an Indian cricketer. Mohammed Siraj is a
right-arm fast bowler who plays for the Indian cricket team.

Mohmmad Siraj plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian premier league
(IPL) and Hyderabad in domestic cricket. In 2017, he played for the IPL team of Sunrisers
Hyderabad.

Quick information about Mohmmad Siraj

Born	13 March 1994
Age	30
Born in	Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Parents	Mohammed Ghaus, Shabana Begum
Siblings	Mohammed Ismail
Height	178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm fast bowler
Role	Bowler
ODI shirt no	73
T20I shirt no	73 (formerly 13)

Siraj’s dominance over the South African team?

Mohmmad Siraj picked 6 wickets in the 2nd Test match with the South African team. Siraj
gave over 15 runs and picked 6 wickets which showed his dominance over the companion
team.

Incomparable Mohammed Siraj did the best bowling of his test matches against South Africa’s
team. His bowling made South Africa’s team to submit on their second test matches against
India.

More about the 2nd test match of India vs South Africa?

On wednesday, 3 January 2024 on opening day of the second test match of India vs South
Africa Cape Town witnessed 23 wickets falling in three innings. It is the shortest test match
ever played in history.

South Africa’s team won the toss and captain Dean Elgar chose to bat first on a sunny
afternoon. India bowled first and South Africa gave a target of 55 runs in 24 overs.

Siraj bowled nine over. In nine overs he took 6 wickets and gave 15 runs. Siraj took wickets of
the top order and wickets of 4 batsmen.

Siraj took Five of those wickets behind the stumps which were caught keeper or in slips. This
indicated his control and consistency in the off-stump channel. Mohammed Siraj is well
known for his steep bounce and swing bowling. His bowling indicated his ability to pitch the
ball in the right areas and it was all that was needed to take important wickets in a match.

Siraj admitted he didn’t expect the pitch to behave that way. He said that because he had
taken the first look of the pitch before the 2nd Test match against South Africa’s team.

But not only mohmmed siraj gave his 100 percent but also other bowlers. Siraj bowled in a
partnership with Jasprit Bumrah. Siraj said that “We (him and Jasprit Bumrah) bowled in
partnerships and bowled many maidens unlike in the last Test match. Bowling so many
maidens did create pressure”. Siraj bowled nine over which includes three maidens.

Mohammed Siraj revealed that “I had a feeling that the release would be more effective today.
The effort ball was manageable on this pitch. If you look at the results too, release was a
better bet on this wicket”.

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But not only the bowlers effort was important but also of KL Rahul who was behind the
wickets. Kl Rahul also played an important role in the dominance of India over South Africa’s
team.

Siraj said that “When there is the wicketkeeper who advises you on what is the correct length,
your job becomes easier. When you are hit for 4-5 boundaries, you know what length to
switch to”.

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