The Indian speedster Mohammed Siraj is currently topping the list of the bowlers of World Test Championship participating teams. Currently, Siraj is playing the first test of the two-match series against the West Indies at Ahmedabad. He has a total tally of 31 wickets in 7 matches. In the first Test, Siraj bagged four wickets, three of which came before the Lunch. He had dismissed Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, and Brandon King before Lunch and took Roston Chase post Lunch. With the four-wicket haul, Siraj overtook the Aussie spearhead Mitchell Starc, who has 29 wickets in 7 matches. Most Test Wickets In 2025 (Among WTC Teams) Bowler's Name Wickets Matches Mohammed Siraj 31 7 Mitchell Starc 29 7 Shamar Joseph 24 6 Nathan Lyon 22 3 Josh Tongue 21 4 Meanwhile, Siraj has further solidified his position as the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing WTC cycle, claiming 27 wickets in WTC 2025-2027. He stands out as the only bowler with two four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls in the current cycle. Although Siraj missed out on the India squad for the Asia Cup, his impressive performances make it difficult for the selectors to overlook him in any format. With India set to tour Australia for three ODIs and five T20Is, Siraj is expected to spearhead the pace attack, especially if Jasprit Bumrah is rested for the series. Read also: England Women Eye World Cup Glory Under New Leadership of Sciver-Brunt India vs West Indies Day 1 summary On Day 1 of the first Test in Ahmedabad, India ended the day at 121/2 in 38 overs, trailing West Indies by 41 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored for India with 36 before falling to Jayden Seales, while KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 53. Shubman Gill was 18* at stumps. India’s innings showed a slow run rate of 3.18, with Sai Sudharsan dismissed cheaply for 7. West Indies were bowled out for 162 in 44.1 overs. Mohammed Siraj was the standout, taking 4/40, including key wickets of Chanderpaul, Athanaze, King, and Chase. Jasprit Bumrah took 3/42, and Kuldeep Yadav picked up 2. Roston Chase top-scored for the visitors with 24. India remains in the chase early, with their lower order yet to bat.