Mohammad Siraj shows great sportsmanship during SMAT 2025/26 clash for Hyderabad against Mumbai

A large number of spectators turned up at the MCA Stadium in Mumbai for the Super League fixture of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025/26 between Hyderabad and Mumbai. The former won the toss and decided to bowl first as Mohammad Siraj, the premier pacer of the side, didn’t disappoint his fans by displaying notable bowling performances.

Mumbai, under the leadership of Shardul Thakur, posted a below-par score of 130, getting bundled out in 18.5 overs as only Hardik Tamore, the wicket-keeper batter, and Yashasvi Jaiswal crossed their respective 25-run mark. Suyansh Shedge cracked 28 runs in 22 balls at a strike rate of 127.27.

Siraj was excellent with the new ball and later on used the variations with the old delivery by finishing with figures of 3/17 in 3.5 overs at an economy rate of 4.40. Both Captain Milind and T. Thuagarajan added two wickets each in their spell. Siraj’s line and length were fabulous in the entire game, in different phases of the game.

Mohammad Siraj shows heartwarming gesture in SMAT 2025/26

In the chase, the opening stand of 127 runs between Tanmay Agarwal and Aman Rao killed any chance for Mumbai to make a slight comeback in the fixture. The former nailed a fine knock of 75 runs in 40 balls at a strike rate of 187.50, thanks to seven boundaries and four sixes, while Aman drilled 52 undefeated runs in 29 balls at a strike rate of 179.31, shouldering on five fours and three sixes.

Siraj won the player of the match award for his excellent bowling performance. But he showed a heartwarming gesture in the presentation ceremony by calling Tanmay in that event and sharing the prize with the left-handed opening batter. Hyderabad completed the chase in less than 12 overs for a nine-wicket victory.

Mohammad Siraj, who recently featured in the ODI series against South Africa at home, will be back in action for the national side during the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand at home. That will take place in the second week of January next week.