‘Unstoppable Siraj!’ – Social Media Reacts as Mohammad Siraj Destroys West Indies batting order in 1st Test Match

Sports News:Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj proved his talent in the first Test against the West Indies with an outstanding spell of fast bowling at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. On the opening day, Siraj picked up 4 big wickets, shaking the top-order batting line-up of the West Indies batting. He almost completed a five-wicket haul when Justin Greaves was given out LBW, but the review overturned the call. The ball was full and straight on the pads, but tracking showed it was missing the leg stump. Even without the fifth wicket, Siraj’s control over the game was clear. He ripped apart the top order, removing Tagenarine Chanderpaul for a duck before quickly sending back Alick Athanaze and Brandon King. His fourth scalp came when he dismissed Captain Roston Chase for 24 runs. With this performance, Siraj became the leading wicket-taker in 2025 with 31 Test wickets.

West Indies struggle after choosing to bat

After winning the toss, West Indies decided to bat first. But their decision backfired as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. By the time this report was written, the visitors were reeling at 150/8 in 40 overs. Jasprit Bumrah added two wickets to his name, while Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar took one each.

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan praises Siraj’s fiery spell

Siraj’s figures of 4/35 in 12 overs quickly went viral on social media. Former India pacer Irfan Pathan was among the first who hailed the bowler's efforts, saying, “The progress of Siraj has been wonderful to watch. His ability to keep bowling tirelessly is his biggest strength.

The growth of Mohammed Siraj has been heartening to see. He never seems to be tired of bowling, which is his biggest strength.

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 2, 2025

Fans admire his hard work and attitude

Fans also expressed their admiration. One user wrote, “Siraj is rewriting the story of Test cricket in 2025. His fourth wicket shows he is not just a bowler but a force of nature.”

Another praised his all-format skills: “In white ball, red ball, in every condition, with new or old ball, there is only one master—Mohammed Siraj.

One user pointed out, “He never complains about workload, never depends on tailenders, and plays back-to-back Tests without injury. No arrogance, no self-promotion—Siraj is always ready for India.

Another added, “Siraj is in perfect rhythm in Tests. His 2025 has been phenomenal, and it’s a joy to watch him with the red ball.”