Mohammed Siraj made IPL debut in 2017 (X.com/@imkevin149 & @gujarat_titans)
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.
Siraj IPL Team History
Mohammed Siraj IPL Teams [Source: @klbasit1/X.com]
IPL Seasons | Teams | Auction history |
2017 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bought in auction INR 2.6 crore |
2018 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bought in auction INR 2.6 crore |
2019 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | INR 2.6 crore |
2020 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | INR 2.6 crore |
2021 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | INR 2.6 crore |
2022 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Retained INR 7 crore |
2023 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | INR 7 crore |
2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | INR 7 crore |
2025 | Gujarat Titans | Bought in auction INR 12.25 crore |
Siraj IPL Team 2025
Mohammed Siraj And IPL Auction [Source: @gujarat_titans/X.com]
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.
FAQs: Mohammed Siraj IPL Team
Q.1 In which IPL team is Mohammed Siraj?
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 What is Siraj's fastest ball?
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.