Mohammed Siraj Six Wicket Haul: Best Figures by Visiting Pacer at Edgbaston Since 1993

Mohammed Siraj’s Six-Wicket Haul:  Team India’s pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj produced a magical spell of fast bowling in the second Test against England at Edgbaston, claiming his career-best figures of 6/70 in 19.3 overs. His performance helped bundle out England for 407 runs in their first innings, bringing India right back into the contest in this crucial Test of the ongoing five-match series.

This remarkable spell marked Mohammed Siraj’s first-ever six-wicket haul in Test cricket and made him the first visiting pacer to achieve a six-for at Edgbaston since 1993. The last to do so was Australia’s Paul Reiffel with figures of 6/71.

Mohammed Siraj’s Six-Wicket Haul Rocks England at Edgbaston

Siraj began his damage early on Day 3 by removing two of England’s biggest threats, Joe Root (22) and Ben Stokes (0), off consecutive deliveries. Both batters edged behind to Rishabh Pant, giving India the momentum they needed. Later in the innings, Siraj came back to clean up the tail, dismissing Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue, and Shoaib Bashir with his trademark reverse swing and seam movement.

His final wicket – a deadly nip-backer that rattled Shoaib Bashir’s stumps – summed up the precision and fire Siraj bowled with throughout the innings. Despite bowling the most overs among Indian pacers, Siraj remained the most economical, showcasing his growth as a leader of the Indian attack.

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Siraj’s Consistency Overseas Continues

This was Siraj’s fourth five-wicket haul in Test cricket, and notably, all have come away from home. His previous hauls were against Australia (2021), West Indies (2023), South Africa (2024), and now England (2025). His ability to deliver on foreign soil across different continents highlights his consistency and big-match temperament.

With Jasprit Bumrah rested to manage workload, Akash Deep stepped in and took 4 wickets, including the crucial dismissal of centurion Harry Brook. Together, Siraj and Akash ensured England did not post an unmanageable total despite a 303-run stand between Brook and Jamie Smith.

Mohammed Siraj’s six-wicket haul is now the third-best performance by a visiting pacer at Edgbaston. Here’s a look at the best

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