Fans on Twitter heaped rich praise on Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj for his heroics in the ongoing third T20I against New Zealand. They hailed him as the best Indian bowler and said that the fast bowler had come a long way from being meme material to the best bowler.
Mohammad Siraj takes 4/17 in the third T20I against New Zealand
In what a staggering bowling performance, Team India restricted New Zealand to a total of 160 runs. It was a superlative effort from the Indian bowlers as the hosts were cruising at one stage and they scattered their wickets like a pack of cards in the end.
One of the main reasons behind their staggering bowling performance was Mohammed Siraj. The right-arm pacer rattled New Zealand’s batting lineup and registered his career-best figures of 4/17.
Siraj came into the attack in the 6th over and didn’t take match time to strike as he removed Mark Chapman on the second delivery of his spell. He then later went on to remove well-set Glenn Philips for 54 and also sent James Neesham and Mitchell Santner.
His staggering spell help India restrict New Zealand for a total of 160 runs after a fiery start. Notably, this has been Siraj’s comeback series. He did a terrific job in the second game and followed it up with a sensational effort in the third game.
Fans on Twitter react as Mohammed Siraj bags his career-best figures of 4/17
As Mohammed Siraj bagged his career-best figures of 4/17, fans on Twitter heaped rich praise on him. They called him the best Indian bowler and hailed him for his comeback. Here are some of the reactions:
From meme materil to india best bowler
He come a long way
Thankyou @imVkohli ..#MohammedSiraj #NZvsIND #Siraj pic.twitter.com/UfSs4l0zG3
— Kashif_Khan331 🇮🇳 (@kashif_khan1212) November 22, 2022
Fantastic performance by Mohammed Siraj in the T20 series:
4-1-24-2
4-0-17-4Wickets of Williamson, Santner (twice), Chapman, Phillips, Neesham. pic.twitter.com/rbVjNAaAB8
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 22, 2022
What an outstanding spell by Mohammad Siraj – 4/17 in 4 overs. Lovely to see him getting his rhythm back in White Ball cricket, splendid efforts. pic.twitter.com/5t8rUPCOrL
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 22, 2022
Mohammad Siraj in this T20I series vs NZ:
4-1-24-2
4-0-17-4Most wickets, best average, best strike rate, best economy in this series – Outstanding. Take a bow, Siraj. pic.twitter.com/hyJ4EI1GFA
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) November 22, 2022
Siraj in 2022
In ODI
12 matches
18 Wickets
Eco : 4.7
Avg : 28.2
SR : 35.7In T20Is
4 matches
7 wkts
Eco : 6.7
Avg : 15.3
SR : 13.7He has been outstanding in LOIs in 2022 pic.twitter.com/2jdjJA4rg9
— 𝙍𝘿𝙆 (@Goatcheeku_18) November 22, 2022
Career best spell by Mohammad Siraj – what a return to White Ball cricket.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 22, 2022
130/3
146/4
147/5
149/6
149/7
149/8
149/9
160/10What a comeback by India, all credit to Siraj & Arshdeep.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 22, 2022
Siraj today: #NZvIND pic.twitter.com/C6qQ9Ebri5
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) November 22, 2022
Siraj is the best fast bowler for India in 2022. Whenever he got the chance he performed in almost evry match.👌🏼
— Kohlified. (@123perthclassic) November 22, 2022
Mohammad Siraj today's 17/4 – This is his best T20I bowling figure. What a spell from Siraj against NZ in NZ and decider match. What a bowler. pic.twitter.com/tGEtPafzWD
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) November 22, 2022
Md Siraj blazed through the kiwis, Arshdeep Singh finishing them off now 🥝🍽️@mdsirajofficial @arshdeepsinghh
— Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) November 22, 2022
4 overs
17 runs
4 wicketsOutstanding spell by Siraj on a small ground. pic.twitter.com/rTaVqvRsXw
— India Fantasy (@india_fantasy) November 22, 2022
Where was Mohammed Siraj during the T20 World Cup? Could have been the replacement player for India in the squad when changes were made.
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) November 22, 2022
🐉🔥 SPITTING FIRE! Mohammed Siraj's fiery pace helps him end the day with a deserving 4-fer
🙌 Well done, Champ!
📷 Getty • #MohammedSiraj #INDvNZ #NZvIND #TeamIndia #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/NIhVzCkET0
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) November 22, 2022
Mohammad Siraj is outstanding in this year in white ball cricket. Whatever chance Siraj has got, he performed almost every matches for India. He has been brilliant throughout the whole year.
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) November 22, 2022
#MohammedSiraj You Beauty And Once again Siraj showing what India missed in the power play and death overs. #INDvNZ #INDvsNZ . pic.twitter.com/sxwwFyFox1
— Vishwajit Patil (@_VishwajitPatil) November 22, 2022
Thank You Virat Kohli for giving us Mohammad Siraj 🙏🏻
— Avinash Aryan (@AvinashArya09) November 22, 2022
Oh Miya..!
4 wicket for 17 in small ground of Nepier, + 1 Runout (Direct hit)
💯 🎯
Complete performance by Siraj. #siraj #NZvsIND #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/o7zNoLh4Mk— Ꭾ𝖗𝖔𝖋𝖊𝖘𝖘𝖔𝖗 👨🏫 𝕶𝖔𝖍𝖑𝖎 (@Professor_vk_) November 22, 2022
Mohammad Siraj in this T20I series vs NZ:
4-1-24-2
4-0-17-4Most wickets, best average, best strike rate, best economy in this series – Outstanding. Take a bow, Siraj.
For ALL those who were saying @mdsirajofficial Can't perform in T20Is#INDvsNZ#MohammadSiraj pic.twitter.com/QCQ9g8Fm6a
— ᎿᎯßᎨ§Ԋ💗😇 (@Tabish_Jamal2k5) November 22, 2022
Great performance Arshdeep singh Siraj Ahmad। pic.twitter.com/0NI8XoIeaY
— Wasim R Khan (@wasimkhan0730) November 22, 2022
