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Siraj Goes Past Bumrah And Kapil Dev On Elite List With Clinical Six-Fer In Edgbaston Test

Debashis Sarangi

Mohammed Siraj [Source: AP]Mohammed Siraj [Source: AP]

Mohammed Siraj had a memorable day on the field as he dismantled the English batting unit with a sensational spell on day 3 of India's ongoing Test match at Edgbaston. The speedster from Hyderabad bagged six crucial wickets, ensuring a substantial lead for the visitors in the riveting clash. 

Siraj Eclipses Kapil Dev And Bumrah With Iconic Spell

Siraj's stunning spell on the third day helped him overtake the talismanic duo of Bumrah and Kapil Dev and join some elite fast bowlers. His bowling figure of 6/70 is now the fourth-best by an Indian pacer in a Test match in England. 

It's worth mentioning that Bumrah and Kapil Dev don't have a six-wicket haul in England. While Jasprit Bumrah has five for 64 as his personal best, the legendary Kapil Dev's most prolific spell came at Lord's back in 1982 when he bagged five wickets for 125 runs.

Best Bowling Figures By Indian Pacers In England

  • Ishant Sharma - 7/74
  • Ladhabhai Nakum Amar Singh - 6/35
  • Chetan Sharma - 6/58
  • Mohammed Siraj - 6/70
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar- 6/82

Thus, Siraj currently claims the fourth position on the list, which also features Ishant Sharma, Ladhabhai Nakum Amar Singh, Chetan Sharma, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Ishant's match-winning seven for 74 in the 2014 Lord's Test is still the best-ever bowling figure by an Indian seamer on English soil. 

Siraj's Exploits Prevents England From Claiming Driving Seat

In Bumrah's absence, Mohammed Siraj emerged as India's pace spearhead, rattling England with a lethal spell. The right-arm seamer initially triggered the English collapse by dismissing Zak Crawley, Joe Root and Ben Stokes. 

After Akash Deep broke the mammoth partnership between Jamie Smith and Harry Brook, Siraj ran through England's tail, scalping quick wickets of Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue and Shoaib Bashir. 

Riding on his sublime spell, India bundled out England for 407 runs before cruising to 64 for one in 13 overs before stumps on day 4.