In 2023, he claimed the second-highest total and the most ODI wickets of any fast bowler.
Siraj’s performances in the first half of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup shocked everyone, despite his consistency taking a nosedive.
In the Asia Cup final, he had a good time.
Most pacer wickets in ODIs in 2023
As previously stated, Siraj ended 2023 as the bowler with the most wickets (ODIs). In 25 games, he claimed 44 wickets at an incredible average of 20.68.
The right-arm seamer trails just fellow countryman and spinner Kuldeep Yadav in total wickets taken, with 49.
The standout player for India in the World Cup, Mohammed Shami, finished second to Siraj with 43 wickets at 16.46.
Siraj broke records at the Asia Cup final.
In the 2023 Asia Cup final matchup with Sri Lanka, Siraj caused chaos. When batting first, he claimed six wickets and the hosts were bowled out for just fifty runs.
He claimed five of the first six wickets for SL, bringing the Lankans to 12/6.
Siraj became the first Indian to take four wickets in an ODI in only one over.
Fastest joint fifer in ODIs
In the Asia Cup final, Siraj became the joint fastest bowler in ODI cricket history to complete his a fifer in just 16 deliveries. He matched the record held by the legendary Chaminda Vaas of Sri Lanka, who in 2003 defeated Bangladesh with a fifer in just sixteen balls.
Best numbers in ODIs versus SL
In seven overs, the former took 6/21, including a maiden. These are currently the best numbers in an ODI versus Sri Lanka. He surpassed Pakistan’s best player Waqar Younis, who finished with a 6/26 score in Sharjah in 1990.
In the ICC ODI Bowling Rankings, Siraj was ranked first.
Siraj is now ranked #1 in the ICC ODI Bowling Rankings because to his outstanding performance in the Asia Cup final. Remarkably, Siraj held the top rank in March as well, but Josh Hazlewood of Australia unseats him. Right now, the former bowler is rated third.