Mohammed Siraj could not have chosen a better stage to remind everyone of his T20 credentials. Left out of India’s recent T20I plans, the Hyderabad pacer produced a sensational match-winning spell in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025–26, underlining his case with authority and precision.

Match-Winning Spell Against Mumbai

Siraj starred with figures of 3 for 21 as Hyderabad dismantled a strong Mumbai side in a Super League Group B clash. Mumbai, led by Shardul Thakur and packed with star names such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Ajinkya Rahane, were restricted to a modest 131.

The turning point came in the 17th over when Siraj struck twice in successive deliveries. He first dismissed Suryansh Shedge with a sharp return catch and then trapped skipper Shardul Thakur leg-before on th

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