In the 5th Test of England vs India held at the Oval. London. India sealed a victory by 6 runs after dismissing Gus Atkinson, who was being supported by Chris Woakes at the other end with a broken shoulder. Mohammed Siraj came to rescue India with his five wickets and delivered at the time of need.
During the series, Siraj broke various records and led India to victory. The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy was drawn 2-2, and one match with no result.
List of five-wicket hauls by Mohammed Siraj in Test cricket
| No. | Opponent | Venue | Date | Bowling Figures (W/R) | Match Result |
| 1 | Australia | The Gabba, Brisbane | January 2021 | Figures not specified in snippets | India won by 3 wickets |
| 2 | West Indies | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain | Jul 20, 2023 | 5/84 | Match drawn |
| 3 | South Africa | Newlands, Cape Town | Jan 3, 2024 | 6/15 | India won by 7 wickets |
| 4 | Australia | Perth Stadium, Perth | Nov 22, 2024 | 5/71 | India won by 295 runs |
| 5 | England | Edgbaston, Birmingham | Jul 2, 2025 | 6/70 | India won by 336 runs |
| 6 | England | The Oval, London | Aug 4, 2025 | 5/104 | India won by 6 runs |
List of records broken by Mohammed Siraj in IND vs ENG Series 2025
– Most Wickets in the Series: Siraj was the top wicket-taker of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, securing 23 wickets in the five-match series, the best by any bowler throughout the series. This made him India’s most successful pacer during the tournament, particularly in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.
– First Indian Pacer to Ball 1,000+ in a Series Since 2021: Siraj is the first and only Indian pacer to have bowled more than 1,000 balls in a Test series since Jasprit Bumrah did so against England in 2021. A total of 1,088 balls were bowled by Siraj in the series, making him only the 28th Indian fast bowler in history to do so in a single series, and the first one in the past four years.
– Most Overs Bowled in the Series: Siraj bowled more overs than any other bowler in the series, demonstrating his superb fitness and consistency as a workhorse for the Indian team.
– Five-Wicket Haul in a Deciding Test: In the final and fifth Test at The Oval, Siraj delivered a match-winning performance by grabbing five wickets in England’s second innings, clinching the six-run win for India and allowing the visitors to equal the series at 2-2. The five-for was significant and celebrated with much fervor.
– Special Achievement as an Indian Pacer: By playing in each Test match of the series and delivering regular wickets, Siraj solidified his position as the new leader of the Indian pace attack and was acclaimed for exceptional commitment and leadership on the field.
Mohammed Siraj’s major records and statistics from the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025
| Record/Stat | Achievement |
| Highest wickets in the series | 23 wickets (series topper) |
| Most overs/deliveries conceded in the series | 1,088 balls (over 180 overs) |
| Five-wicket haul in the last Test | 5 wickets at The Oval |
| First Indian in 4 years to bowl over 1,000 balls | Achieved in this series |
| The only Indian bowler to participate in all five Tests | Yes |
Famous tweets for Mohammed Siraj on social media
Last man standing. Siraj for me is the real man of the series. The only fast bowler to play all five test with the same intensity in majority batting friendly conditions where all the tests went the distance. Take a bow @mdsirajofficial 🙌🏻 #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/gIUOkr6FLa
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 4, 2025
because game changer player he is, only one guy @mdsirajofficial ❤️🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/P97z8xTL4z
— Dhruv Jurel (@dhruvjurel21) August 4, 2025
INDIA HAVEN'T LOST A SINGLE TEST WHEN SIRAJ TOOK FIVE-WICKET HAUL IN TESTS. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cEoqo3G6hQ
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 4, 2025
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