Mohammed Siraj becomes third-highest wicket-taker for RCB in IPL: Stats
Star pacer Mohammed Siraj has become the third-highest wicket-taker for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Siraj unlocked this achievement in Match 36 of IPL 2024 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. With his first scalp, the pacer broke a tie with Vinay Kumar to become RCB's second-highest wicket-taker in the IPL. Here are the key stats.
Most wickets for RCB among active players
As mentioned, Siraj now has the third-most wickets for RCB in the IPL. He went past Vinay, who took 72 wickets for the Royal Challengers. Siraj now tallies 73 scalps in 80 games for RCB at 32.64. The pacer is only behind Yuzvendra Chahal (139) and Harshal Patel (99) on this list. Notably, both Chahal and Harshal have now moved to other franchises.
His journey in IPL
Siraj bagged his maiden IPL contract in 2017, with the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He moved to RCB a season later and is now their mainstay pacer in the tournament. The right-arm pacer currently owns 83 wickets from 86 IPL games at 31.36. His economy rate is 8.69 (4W: 2). He has raced to 14 wickets in as many outings against KKR at 29.14.
Siraj owns this unique record
In 2020, Siraj became the first-ever bowler to deliver two maiden overs in an IPL match. He achieved this feat against KKR. Siraj took three wickets in his first two overs without conceding a run.
A decent spell from Siraj
Siraj was sensational in the powerplay as he bowled three overs and returned with 1/20. He got the key wicket of the dangerous Philip Salt, who made a 14-ball 20. However, the pacer conceded 20 runs off his final over (19th) to finish with 1/40. Meanwhile, KKR posted 22/6 as besides Salt, skipper Shreyas Iyer scored a fine 36-ball 50.
