First Innings: Gujarat Titans Make a Record Total

Gujarat Titans opened the innings and played a strong total of 217 runs in 6 wickets in 20 overs. Sai Sudharsan was the top performer of the innings. He scored 82 runs from 53 balls, making boundaries across the ground. Good support was given by Shahrukh Khan with a quick 36 from 20 balls. Jos Buttler also scored 36 runs from 25 balls.GT kept scoring regularly throughout the innings, never giving RR bowlers a chance to settle. Their batting was positive and intelligent, with sound partnerships.

Second Innings: RR Lose Early Wickets

Rajasthan Royals were having a difficult time from the very beginning of their chase. They continued to lose wickets and were not able to maintain the run rate required. At 7.4 overs, RR lost 4 wickets for just 68 runs. Sanju Samson attempted to steady the innings with 25 runs from 18 balls, but he got out without making a major contribution. The rest of the batting order could not bounce back from the initial loss. RR fell well behind the target in the end, and the Gujarat Titans (GT) won easily.

Mohammed Siraj's Bowling Highlights

Mohammed Siraj, who is famous for his speed and aggression, started bowling for the Gujarat Titans. In his opening over, Siraj conceded 9 runs, including 3 wides and a boundary by Yashasvi Jaiswal off the covers. The ace pacer returned well from his second over, delivering tight balls to the important batsmen such as Sanju Samson, with a timely dot ball as well. Although he did not get a wicket, Siraj maintained the pressure with good line and length. The inclusion of Siraj aided GT in managing the powerplay as well as keeping pressure on RR batter early in the innings.

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Miya magic again🔥😆 nitish rana gone... #GTvsRR #RRvsGT pic.twitter.com/gbpyF7M7ZB

— DSP Mohammad Siraj Official🧢 (@DSPondutyX) April 9, 2025

Mohammad Siraj After leaving RCB #GTvsRR #RRvsGTpic.twitter.com/IQ5krLPREr

— HomeLander_Raj (@RajHomelander) April 9, 2025

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— DSP Mohammad Siraj Official🧢 (@DSPondutyX) April 9, 2025

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— Rockky (@SIA_Advocacy) April 9, 2025

Bro's slapping tight on Rohit Sharma's face with his lethal performance in every match 😮‍💨🔥 pic.twitter.com/SHFo9Y9bbr

— 🐺 (@Lord_Starkkk) April 9, 2025

DSP Siraj in this IPL pic.twitter.com/4dHTOOE7oj

— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) April 9, 2025

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— Dilip Jain ✨𝒟𝓙✨ (@dilipjain077) April 9, 2025

RCB pacer Yash Dayal has spoken about how much he misses Mohammad Siraj in the team this season. Following RCB's recent victory, Dayal spoke about how much he misses his former teammate and mentor.

Missing Siraj in the Team

Talking after the game, Yash Dayal commented, "I miss Mohammad Siraj bhaiya in the RCB team. And I will continue missing Siraj bhaiya. When we won the previous time, he was present with us, and today, he's not with us in the RCB team."

Siraj was a vital member of RCB for a number of seasons. His aggression, energy, and on-field leadership made him a pillar of the team. For Yash Dayal, Siraj was not just a team-mate but an elder brother who advised and guided him.

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A Strong Bond Between Bowlers

Dayal and Siraj had a wonderful rapport as quick bowlers. They used to discuss plans and share wickets. Siraj's presence in the team was a huge inspiration for most players, and his absence is being felt.

Looking Ahead to the Season
Although Siraj is not part of the team, Yash Dayal is doing a great job and taking over. He will attempt to follow the same zeal and enthusiasm in the coming matches. The fans will be wishing that he continues to perform for RCB this season.

Indian chronic bowler Mohammad Siraj reflected on his moving story of switching from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to Gujarat Titans (GT) for IPL 2025. Siraj, who served RCB for seven years, stated that sporting the GT jersey for the first time was a very touching moment for him.

Emotional Exit from RCB:

When reminiscing about the process, Siraj expressed, "I was feeling emotional when I don't wear the GT jersey first time because it was seven years with RCB." He has been a major pacer for RCB in recent years and has built strong relationships with the team and its followers. His exit from the team marks an important step in his IPL career.

Mohammad Siraj said, "I got emotional when I wore the GT jersey for the first time, because it was 7 years with RCB. But I'm not feeling new here, the environment here is amazing". pic.twitter.com/bJRJs47mkH

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 25, 2025

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Warm Welcome at Gujarat Titans:

Despite the emotions, Siraj thinks that he is at his new home with his new team. "I'm not new here; the place is good," he added. GT officials, alongside players who have all been so warm and welcoming to him, have made his transition very smooth. Supporting the pace attack of GT for IPL 2025 as Siraj’s role under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy is pivotal is anticipated.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Mohammed Siraj has asked the Indian paparazzi to stop using his name to spread false rumors. He shared an Instagram story expressing his disappointment but deleted it shortly after.

Instagram story of Mohammed Siraj 🌟 pic.twitter.com/Uq6P0XQkUC

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 21, 2025

Siraj denied the dating rumors, calling them "completely untrue and baseless." Frustrated by the constant speculation about his personal life, he wrote: "I request paparazzi to stop asking questions about me. These rumors are not true at all. I really hope this stops." 

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On the cricketing side, Siraj was bought by GT for ₹10 crore at the IPL 2025 auction. Led by Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans will start their season against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, March 25.Siraj has made it clear that he wants to focus on his cricket and keep his personal life private. With the IPL 2025 season coming up, he will now be looking to give his best for Gujarat Titans on the field.

Mohammad Siraj is gearing for his new season for RCB where he shared some of his thoughts and feelings where he is been out from the team from 8 months. Mohammad Siraj has been integral part of RCB since 2018. Siraj played a major role in RCB bowling a lot where he took the initiative of leading bowler. He too got placed in through Indian team too. 

Siraj in his initial years was very expensive though Virat had faith on him and continued him which gave him major transistion which penetrated him very long. Siraj too has given credit to Virat Kohli for his career support as big brother. Siraj too debuted for India under Virat Kohli captaincy. But now its been a tuff time for him as his ommision from Indian team and not been picked in Champions Trophy squard. 

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Siraj Shares An Emotional Bond

Siraj started his career under RCB in 2017 where he debuted against Rising Pune Super Giants on April 18, 2017. He was bought by RCB for his pace and accuracy, though his initial career was not that great he had to struggle a lot with his line and length where he used to get bashed by bowlers. It was Virat Kohli who gave him the necessary backing in the 2017 and 18 season. After the hard phase of his career, Siraj started to shine and he was completely transformed into the attacking phase. 

Siraj gave his best form from 2019 where he became a leading attacker for the team where his pace and base were on track his wicket taking ability generally increased and he was the pick of bowlers in 20 world cup in England too. Its became the traited run for his monarchy. He is the current leading wicket taker for RCB franchise in 87 matches he had claimed 83 wickets who is the third highest leading wicket taker for the franchise. 

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Looking At New Phase For GT

Mohammad Siraj had a recent interview where he shared his views on his career uprade how he has grown as player under Virat Kohli which inspired him a lot. After 2023 world cup it was hard for Siraj to make an comback stating his effictivness. Even when Rohit was asked he too stated that due in effictiveness with old ball he was removed from the team. 

Though now RCB to released him through the consistent support and he was bought by Gujarat Titans at the price of 12 crore. Stating on in his in effectiveness he has said if you look back at my career, I have taken many wickets with old ball. When asked about his new team for IPL , Siraj said he is happy and will try to contribute for the team for the best as possible. 

Recently, the granddaughter of Asha Bhosle, Zanai celebrated her 23 birthday, and many celebrities were seen showing their presence. But the most captivating that captured the moment was Mohammad Siraj and Zanai Bhosle sharing a candid picture of both,which is circulated in Instagram which became the talk of the town

Dating Rumours Gets Involved

 Zanai's birthday bash happened with inviting close friends and relatives. As soon as Zanai shared her pics the Instagram comments section flooded with the rumours of dating each other. In the viral picture both were seen with warm smiles which erupted the social media more. 

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Many celebrities too were there who attended the party, including actor Jackie Shroff, and cricketers Siddhesh Lad and Shreyas Iyer were there. Cricket and Bollywood are always interlinked to each other. Whenever any viral videos or photos comes their fans always try to connect the dots. Which always flourish in the comments section. 

 One user commented "Babhi ne sirf Gujrat Titans ko follow kiya hai tabhi tho jaanu"

A fan commented, “Ab to confirm hai bhabhi DSP Siraj bhabhi pehle se shak tha,” indicating they had suspected a relationship all along. 

Quotes To Be End Of Debate

 Both celebrities are on the paths of their career where Zanai is making her name in the music industry by releasing one of her music videos. Zanai is been as magical as her grand mother Asha Bhosle who used to rule with her magical voice around those days. Mohammad Siraj has been lethal pacer for team India who had been recently into Bgt series unfortunately India lost their series against mighty Australia. 

 Mohammad Siraj has been picked by Gujrat Titans in the IPL at the price of 12 crore. What makes these pictures particularly intriguing is the speculation surrounding the nature of their relationship. Fans have been buzzing with questions about whether they are just good friends, or perhaps even something more. 

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They remind fans that celebrities are just as human as anyone else, with moments of fun, laughter, and casual interactions. Though there might be rumours of their dating the quotes on their respective tags tell a different story. 

 Zanai refers " Mere Pyaare Bhai, Where Siraj responds " Mere Behna Ke Jaise Koi Behna Nahi, Bina Iske Mujhe Kahin Rehna Nahin, Jaise Hain Chanand Sitaroon Mein,Meri Behnaa Hai Ek Hazaroo Mein.

Both refer to great bonding between them which responds to brother and sister, which gives an ending to the speculation environment. 

"Reset, Restart, Refocus": Mohammed Siraj Hits the Gym After Missing Out on India’s Squads for IND vs ENG ODIs and ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Mohammed Siraj, despite his solid performances in shorter formats of cricket, wasn't picked for the ODI series against England or for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This move by the BCCI, favoring Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Arshdeep Singh as the top pace options, caused a problem, especially since Siraj has been a key player for India's bowling team before.

The IND vs ENG ODI series is starting on February 8 and the ICC Champions Trophy follows right after on February 19. This decision puzzled a lot of fans and made some of the former cricketers upset. Reacting to this, Indian captain Rohit Sharma admitted feeling unhappy about Siraj being left out. Mr. Sharma mentioned that Siraj's game with the new ball wasn't up to mark lately, which might have swayed the selectors.

Mohammed Siraj is getting ready for the Great Comeback. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/8e1Z0bNxdN

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 20, 2025

This situation points out the tight competition among India's fast bowlers, with Bumrah and Shami currently leading the pack. But Siraj isn't simply sitting back. Instead of letting this get him down, he's excited and ready to show what he's made of  Siraj shared a gym photo on Instagram with the words: Reset, Restart, Refocus. This clearly shows he's not out of the game just yet and is taking steps to recover stronger.

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This shows us that when the situation appears tight, there's always room to refocus and aim for a comeback. Siraj is unfathomably determined and focused, and he's not letting missing out on major tournaments stop him from chasing his dream to play for India at the top level. It's a small fact that being fit and mentally ready is vitally important for him as he tries to impress the selectors in the future.

Today, he's noticeably about getting in shape, hitting the gym hard and making completely sure his thoughts are in the right place. The path to making it major isn't straight, and Siraj knows setbacks are just things that make him want to succeed even more. Everyone's keeping an eye on how he's doing in local matches and checking if he's staying fit, hoping he'll earn his spot back on the national team. Since Siraj is wholly invested in his goal to make an excellent comeback to the Indian team, he's definitely someone who keeps thinking about the future.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: 3 Unlucky Indian Players Who Missed Out

India’s 15 member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was announced on January 18, and while the team boosts a strong lineup, a few big names missed out on selection. These players have been in remarkable form recently and can consider themselves unlucky. Here’s a look at three such players:

1. Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj’s A large number of fans didn't think Mohammed Siraj would be left out, but he was. Mister Siraj has been very good at dismissing players in cricket since 2023. Siraj got 47 players out, and only one person, Kuldeep Yadav, got more than him.He got 53 people out. But the selectors who decide who plays picked Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Arshdeep Singh to be the main fast bowlers for the important games instead of Siraj.

To swing the ball both ways and deliver in high pressure situations has been a key factor in India’s success across formats. His performances in the last two years made a strong case for inclusion, but the competition for places in the squad proved too stiff. While Siraj’s absence is a blow to his fans, it underscores the depth of India’s pace bowling resources.

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2. Karun Nair

Everyone thought Karun Nair would play in the Champions Trophy because he did very well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Before the major last event, he got an average of 752 runs, which is really good. In only seven times at bat, he made five major100's and one 50. The people choosing the players saw his doing very well and couldn't ignore him.

However, as chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained, finding a spot in a star studded Indian batting lineup is no easy task. “You look at the guys who have been picked, all average well in excess of mid 40s. Unfortunately, you can't fit everyone in a squad of 15,” Agarkar said. While Nair’s exclusion is unfortunate, it highlights the immense competition for spots in the Indian team.

3. Sanju Samson

Fans are surprised that Sanju Samson is not playing, because he's really proficient at changing his approach for different times in a match. Sanju is famous for being able to play carefully, like at the No. 3 spot, or be the best hitter at the No. 6 spot. In a game in 2023 against South Africa, he obtained 100 runs all by himself. Also he's made 510 runs in 16 of those one-day games, and that includes getting more than 50 runs three times and that one time he got 100 runs.

In T20Is, Samson’s record is equally commendable, with 810 runs in 37 matches, featuring three centuries and a fifty. Notably, two of these centuries came in a T20I series against South Africa, underlining his ability to perform in challenging conditions. Despite his stellar credentials, the selectors chose to go with other options, leaving many fans and experts questioning the decision.

Mohammed Siraj, Karun Nair, and Sanju Samson didn't get to be on the Champions Trophy team because there are so many other talented players in India. This shows that cricket in India is clearly utterly tough and difficult and full of great players. Even though it's sad they aren't playing now, they are strong and probably will come back even better. Today, we are all looking at the players who did get to go as the team gets ready for the important ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is not just a cricket tournament; it’s a spectacle that captivates millions of fans worldwide. The seventeenth season of this IPL festival will start on 22nd March 2024 between the five-time title holder and defending champions, Chennai Super Kings, and one of the most loyal franchises, Royal Challengers Bangalore. It will be interesting to see how the team will perform this season because we will have this IPL season in two parts due to the assembly election in India. 

The schedule for the first half has been announced, and the other half will be declared soon by BCCI. Apart from team performance, two of their performances will grab attention: Purple cap winner (the player who will take the most wickets in a season) and orange cap winner (the player who scored the most in a season).  

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Among the many accolades, the Purple Cap is a coveted prize awarded to the tournament’s leading wicket-taker. As we gear up for IPL 2024, let’s delve into the potential contenders for the Purple Cap and what sets them apart.

Jasprit Bumrah: The Yorker Specialist

Jasprit Bumrah, synonymous with lethal yorkers and impeccable line and length, is pivotal in the Mumbai Indians’ bowling arsenal. Despite missing the 2023 IPL due to injury, his stellar performances in international cricket hint at his readiness to dominate IPL 2024. With 145 wickets in 120 IPL matches at an average of 23.30, Bumrah is a formidable contender.

Yuzvendra Chahal: The Spin Maestro

In the Rajasthan Royals’ camp, Yuzvendra Chahal’s guile and variety add depth to their bowling attack. With 187 wickets in 145 IPL matches at an average of 21.69, Chahal’s ability to adapt to different conditions and pick crucial wickets makes him a genuine threat for the Purple Cap in IPL 2024.

Rashid Khan: The Afghan Sensation

Joining Gujarat Titans, Rashid Khan brings his spin magic to the fore. Despite a lower back injury setback, his track record of 139 wickets in 109 IPL matches at an average of 20.76 showcases his prowess. Rashid’s ability to take wickets on any surface makes him a prime candidate for the Purple Cap.

Mohammed Siraj: The Shining Star

Mohammed Siraj’s meteoric rise in the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s ranks has been remarkable. With 78 wickets in 79 IPL matches at an average of 29.83, Siraj’s pace and accuracy have troubled many batters. With impressive performances in IPL 2023 and other international competitions, Siraj has showcased his ability to deliver under pressure. His knack for picking crucial wickets under pressure makes him a dark horse for the Purple Cap. 

Bhuvneshwar Kumar: The Swing King

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a two-time Purple Cap winner, remains a seasoned campaigner in the IPL. With 170 wickets in 160 matches at an average of 25.86, Bhuvi’s ability to swing the ball both ways and deliver pinpoint yorkers threatens opposition batters. Despite facing challenges with injuries, his experience and skill make him a contender for the Purple Cap in IPL 2024.

Each of these bowlers brings unique strengths to the table. Whether it’s Bumrah’s toe-crushing yorkers, Chahal’s strategic variations, Rashid’s spin prowess, Siraj’s pace, or Bhuvi’s swing and seam movement, their skills make them formidable contenders for the Purple Cap.

Factors such as current form, match conditions, team strategies, and opponents will determine the Purple Cap winner in IPL 2024. With the stakes high and competition fierce, fans can expect an exhilarating battle among these bowling stalwarts.

As the countdown to IPL 2024 commences, the race for the Purple Cap promises to be intense and captivating. With a lineup of formidable bowlers vying for supremacy, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate thrilling battles and memorable performances on the field. Whether it’s Bumrah’s yorker barrage or Rashid’s spin magic, the stage is set for an enthralling spectacle in the quest for the Purple Cap.