By Admin 
India’s right-arm seamer Mohammed Siraj on Monday surpassed Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani to become the highest wicket-taker in Tests in 2025.
Siraj accomplished this milestone when he bowled out Shai Hope (103 runs) during the second session of the fourth day of the 2nd Test of the two-match series against West Indies being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Siraj has played eight matches so far this year, where he has bowled 1,575 balls (262.3 overs) and claimed 37 wickets at an average of 26.91. He also recorded 39 maidens, conceded 996 runs, and achieved his best bowling figures of 6 for 70. His economy rate stood at 3.79, with a strike rate of 42.56, and he has also taken two four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls.
On the other hand, Muzarabani has appeared in nine matches, bowling 1,660 balls (276.4 overs) and taking 36 wickets at an average of 28.63. He bowled 47 maiden overs, gave away 1,031 runs, and registered his best bowling performance of 7 for 58. His economy rate was 3.72, with a strike rate of 46.11, and he recorded three five-wicket hauls during the season.