Mohammed Siraj takes 200th T20 wicket as KKR post 247/2 vs Gujarat Titans
Synopsis
Mohammed Siraj became only the 21st Indian to take 200 T20 wickets, getting there in his 174th appearance with a trademark inswinger that bowled KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane. The milestone was quickly overshadowed by KKR's brutal 247/2, powered by Finn Allen's dropped-twice-but-devastating 93 and Raghuvanshi's career-best 82 not out — a reminder that individual landmarks can arrive on the worst possible days.
Key Takeaways
Mohammed Siraj claimed his 200th T20 wicket on 16 May 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata , becoming the 21st Indian bowler to reach the landmark.
The milestone wicket was KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane , bowled by a fuller inswinging delivery in the fifth over .
Siraj reached 200 T20 wickets in his 174th appearance ; 123 of those wickets have come in 121 IPL matches .
KKR posted 247/2 in 20 overs , driven by Finn Allen's 93 , Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 82 not out , and Cameron Green's 52 not out .
Allen and Raghuvanshi added 95 runs for the second wicket; Raghuvanshi and Green put on an unbroken 108 for the third.
GT's dropped catches — Allen let off on 14 and 33 — proved decisive in KKR's massive total.
Mohammed Siraj became the 21st Indian bowler to claim 200 wickets in T20 cricket on Saturday, 16 May, reaching the landmark during Gujarat Titans' Indian Premier League clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The milestone arrived in the fifth over of KKR's innings, when Siraj's fuller inswinging delivery breached the defence of KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane and crashed into the stumps.
The Milestone Wicket
Siraj reached the 200-wicket mark in his 174th T20 appearance, finishing with a career average above 25 and an economy rate slightly over eight runs per over. Of his 200 T20 wickets, 123 have come in 121 IPL matches, where he also has three four-wicket hauls. Across all T20 cricket, the Telangana pacer has registered six four-wicket hauls. Saturday's dismissal was also Siraj's third time accounting for Rahane in IPL competition, underscoring a particularly productive personal rivalry.
KKR's Dominant 247/2
The milestone moment did little to slow KKR's charge, as the hosts posted a mammoth 247/2 in 20 overs — one of the highest totals of the IPL 2026 season. Finn Allen was the chief aggressor, blazing 93 runs at a strike-rate of 265.71, laced with four boundaries and ten sixes. The New Zealander was dropped twice — on 14 and 33 — and GT paid a heavy price for the lapses, with Allen launching into Kagiso Rabada with successive towering sixes after the powerplay.
Raghuvanshi and Green Finish the Job
Once Allen departed after a 95-run second-wicket stand, Angkrish Raghuvanshi took centre stage, stroking a career-best 82 not out off 44 balls, featuring four boundaries and seven sixes. Cameron Green provided an explosive finish, contributing 52 not out off 28 balls — studded with three fours and four sixes — as he and Raghuvanshi put on an unbroken 108-run third-wicket partnership. GT's sloppy catching and ragged fielding compounded their troubles throughout the innings.
Siraj's Standing Among India's Fast Bowlers
The 200-wicket landmark cements Siraj's status as one of India's premier fast bowlers across formats. His IPL record of 123 wickets in 121 matches places him among the most consistent pace options in the league's history. Notably, this milestone comes as Siraj continues to be a key figure in India's international plans across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is — a rare feat for a bowler who only broke into the national side in 2020. The achievement adds another chapter to what has been a rapid and remarkable rise from domestic cricket in Telangana to the global stage.
Point of View
Predominantly in the high-pressure IPL environment, is not a trivial achievement. But the optics of the milestone arriving in a match where KKR posted 247/2 capture a persistent tension in his career: Siraj is at his best with the new ball and in Test conditions, yet his T20 economy of over eight runs per over reflects the format's structural disadvantage for his style of bowling. The bigger question for India's selectors is whether his T20I role expands heading into the next ICC cycle, or whether his value remains concentrated in red-ball and 50-over cricket.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many T20 wickets does Mohammed Siraj have?
Mohammed Siraj has taken 200 wickets in T20 cricket, reaching the landmark during the IPL 2026 match between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders on 16 May at Eden Gardens. He is the 21st Indian bowler to achieve this milestone.
Which wicket was Siraj's 200th in T20 cricket?
Siraj's 200th T20 wicket was that of KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, bowled by a fuller inswinging delivery that crashed into the stumps in the fifth over of KKR's innings. It was also the third time Siraj had dismissed Rahane in IPL competition.
What is Siraj's T20 record in IPL matches?
Of Siraj's 200 T20 wickets, 123 have come in 121 IPL matches, with three four-wicket hauls in the league. Across all T20 cricket, he has six four-wicket hauls, an average above 25, and an economy rate slightly over eight runs per over.
What score did KKR post against Gujarat Titans on 16 May?
Kolkata Knight Riders posted 247/2 in 20 overs against Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens. Finn Allen top-scored with 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi made a career-best 82 not out and Cameron Green contributed 52 not out.
Who were the top performers for KKR in their 247/2 against Gujarat Titans?
Finn Allen (93 off 35 balls, strike-rate 265.71), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (82 not out off 44 balls, career-best) and Cameron Green (52 not out off 28 balls) were the standout contributors. Raghuvanshi and Green shared an unbroken 108-run third-wicket stand.
