Mohammed Siraj IPL Team

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Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has risen to prominence with his fiery pace and ability to swing the ball both ways. Born in Hyderabad, Siraj faced several hardships in living his dream of representing his country.

Siraj played a crucial role in India's 2023 Asia Cup triumph, dismantling Sri Lanka with a sensational six-wicket haul in the final. While he is a mainstay in India’s Test team, the pace has played equally impactful roles in white-ball cricket.

In IPL, Siraj made a splashing entry in 2017 and went on to scale new heights every season, transforming into a lead pacer for his IPL team.

Mohammed Siraj IPL Teams

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Teams Siraj Has Played For In IPL

Mohammed Siraj emerged in 2017 making his IPL debut after being acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at a price of INR 2.6 crore. He caught everyone's attention with his raw pace, scalping 10 wickets during his maiden season. Before IPL 2018, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) signed him, and he has been a key member of their bowling lineup ever since.

At RCB, Siraj transformed into a premier fast bowler under the guidance of Virat Kohli, especially excelling in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. His ability to bowl in the powerplay and death overs made him RCB’s lead pacer. 

As a result, he was retained by RCB in 2022 for INR 7 crore and continued to be their strike bowler until 2024. Before the mega auction in 2025, RCB released Siraj and Gujarat Titans picked him up for a whopping price of INR 12.25 crore.

Siraj’s Role In His IPL Team

Mohammed Siraj will be with GT in 2025. Earlier, though, he was the senior fast bowler for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL between 2018 and 2024. With fiery pace, accuracy, and swing, he was RCB’s go-to bowler in the powerplay and death overs. In the past couple of seasons, Siraj provided early breakthroughs, often dismissing top-order batters. His improved death-bowling skills have also helped RCB control the final overs. 

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Mohammed Siraj’s Impact On His IPL Team

Prior to being associated with GT, Mohammed Siraj was a match-winner with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL, delivering crucial knocks with pace and precision. Over seven IPL seasons, Siraj has taken 83 wickets for RCB. 

He had his best stint in IPL 2023, where he was RCB's highest wicket-taker with 19 wickets from 14 matches. Apart from that, Siraj's aggressive attitude and passion boosted the team, and his death-bowling tweaks turned him into a more consistent asset. But now, he will unleash those skills in GT colours starting from 2025.

Mohammed Siraj And IPL Auction

Mohammed Siraj And IPL Auction [Source: @gujarat_titans/X.com]

IPL Auction History For Siraj With GT

Mohammed Siraj was sold to Gujarat Titans (GT) for an enormous price of INR 12.25 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Previously, he made his debut for SRH in 2017 with a salary of INR 2.60 crore. 

He then moved to RCB in 2018 for the same price until the Bengaluru-based franchise increased his remuneration to INR 7 crore in 2022. All that aside, for IPL 2025, Siraj's market value increased sharply as he was acquired by GT for INR 12.25 crore.

Siraj’s IPL 2025 Auction Status

Mohammed Siraj was picked up by the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2025 auction for INR 12.25 crore, a major change following his seven-year stint with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). 

Beginning with a reserve price of INR 2 crore, Siraj had competitive bidding, with GT eventually winning his services. RCB, surprisingly, did not exercise the RTM (Right To Match) card at the auction table and let Siraj go to GT.

FAQs about Mohammed Siraj IPL Team

Q.1 Which team is Siraj in IPL?

Answer: Mohammed Siraj is part of Gujarat Titans (GT) as of the IPL 2025 season. In the mega auction, GT shelled out INR 12.25 crore to bring Siraj into their fold after RCB refused to use the RTM card.

Q.2 Why did Siraj leave RCB?

Answer: Mohammed Siraj was released from RCB’s squad during the IPL 2025 mega auction. With limited retentions available, RCB retained Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Yash Dayal. Siraj eventually got picked up by GT in a mega auction.

Q.3 Which team is Siraj in IPL 2025?

Answer: As of the IPL 2025 season, Mohammed Siraj is playing for the Gujarat Titans. He was acquired by the franchise during the 2025 mega auction for INR 12.25 crore.

Q.4 How fast is Siraj?

Answer: Mohammed Siraj consistently bowls in the 140-145 km/h (87-90 mph) range and has occasionally touched 150 km/h (93 mph) in matches. His fastest-recorded delivery in international cricket is 153 km/h (95 mph), which he bowled against Sri Lanka in the 2023 Asia Cup final.

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