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Siraj surpasses Mitchell Starc as leading WTC wicket-taker in 2025 after heroic spell vs WI

Kaushik Kashyap

Mohammed Siraj. [Source - @bcci/x.com]Mohammed Siraj. [Source - @bcci/x.com]

India’s fiery pacer Mohammed Siraj has once again underlined his growing stature in world cricket, overtaking Australia’s Mitchell Starc to become the highest wicket-taker in World Test Championship (WTC) this year. The landmark moment came in the first Test against the West Indies in Ahmedabad, where Siraj struck thrice in the morning session to go one wicket clear of Starc.

Siraj now has 31 wickets in 7 matches so far at the time of writing this in 2025 at an average of 29.60 and a strike rate of 44.3, moving past Starc’s tally of 29. His red-hot form has made him one of India’s most consistent match-winners across conditions, adding firepower to a pace unit already renowned for its depth and abilities.

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The 31-year-old seamer has built his year around standout performances in marquee fixtures. His finest display arguably came against England at The Oval, where he bowled with relentless intensity on the final day to deliver India a crucial victory and level the series.

That spell not only underlined his temperament but also established him as a go-to bowler in pressure situations. Throughout the year, Siraj picked up 23 wickets on the terrific England tour he had, 4 in Australia back in January, and now 4 in Ahmedabad against the West Indies.

Highest wicket-taker in World Test Championship this year (2025)

Player
Wickets
Mohammed Siraj31*
Mitchell Starc29
Nathan Lyon24
Shamarh Joseph22
Josh Tongue21

Among others on the list alongside Siraj and Starc, Nathan Lyon sits with 24 wickets, West Indies’ Shamar Joseph has 22, and England’s Josh Tongue has 21. And if we look at the new WTC cycle starting June 2025, Siraj is also on top with 27 wickets and counting.

With India’s busy Test calendar ahead, his tally is only expected to climb, making him a strong contender to finish as the leading wicket-taker in WTC this year and in the 2025-27 cycle going forward. 

Interestingly, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani tops the overall Test wickets chart this year with 36 scalps, just ahead of Siraj’s 30. With his rhythm, hunger, and knack for breakthroughs, Mohammed Siraj looks primed to chase down Muzarabani as well and there is no sign of him slowing down.