Cricket fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad witnessed a Mohammed Siraj masterclass on Day 1 of the IND vs WI 1st Test. Siraj tore through the West Indies’ top order, grabbing 4 wickets for 35 runs in 12 fiery overs and setting the internet abuzz with his performance.
Siraj’s Record-Breaking Spell
Siraj’s fourth wicket, taken just before the second session, sent the West Indies skipper back to the pavilion with the scoreboard reading 105/6. That breakthrough wasn’t just crucial for the match—it was historic. By finishing with a four-wicket haul, Siraj reached 30 Test wickets in the 2025 calendar year, overtaking Australia’s Mitchell Starc, who had 29. That milestone made Siraj the first bowler across all World Test Championship (WTC) nations to hit the 30-wicket mark this year. Some sources even put his tally at 31, but either way, he’s now leading the pack in the ongoing 2025–27 WTC cycle with 27 wickets—more than any other bowler so far.
Despite the controversy over being dropped from India’s Asia Cup squad earlier this year, Siraj has let the ball do the talking. His aggressive spell not only rattled the West Indies but reminded everyone why he’s become such a mainstay in India’s red-ball setup.
West Indies Bowled Out for 162
The West Indies, who looked to be in deep trouble after Siraj’s initial burst, managed to crawl to 162 before being bowled out late on Day 1. All-rounder Justin Greaves top-scored with a gritty 32, helping the visitors limp past 150. Jasprit Bumrah chipped in with 3 wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar picked up one each, wrapping up the Windies’ innings efficiently.
Siraj nearly claimed a five-for when Justin Greaves was given out LBW, but a review overturned the decision. Even so, his figures of 4/35 from 12 overs were enough to dominate the day’s headlines—and social media, which couldn’t stop buzzing about his performance.
With this show in Ahmedabad, Siraj has not only made a statement after his Asia Cup snub but has also put India in the driver’s seat at the start of this Test series. If he keeps up this form, there could be more records—and wickets—coming his way in the months ahead.
