During the ongoing IPL 2026 clash between the Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, India's premier fast bowler Mohammed Siraj captured his historic 200th professional T20 wicket by dismantling KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane. The monumental milestone unfolded in the 4.3 over of KKR's innings. Siraj, executing a masterclass in tactical planning, set Rahane up with a string of tight lengths. He then delivered a proper full delivery that angled sharply into the stumps. Rahane, anticipating a shorter length, found his feet completely stuck to the crease. Attempting a desperate swipe across the line, he missed entirely as the ball crashed directly into the stumps, sending the bails flying and leaving KKR at 44/1.
Upon seeing the woodwork
shattered, Siraj unleashed his signature, high-octane "Siuuu" celebration, sprinted towards the infield, leaped high into the air, and spun mid-flight before landing with extended arms. Siraj has frequently shared that this homage to football legend Cristiano Ronaldo is a vital outlet for his on-field passion. It acts as a massive self-belief booster, and he specifically reserves the full theater of the "Siuuu" for moments when he pulls off a clean bowled dismissal.
200 Wickets for Mohammed Siraj in T20s.🤯 pic.twitter.com/nwgSuOrXOR
— Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) May 16, 2026
Mohammad Siraj provides breakthrough for Gujarat Titans, dismisses KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane
The breakthrough dismissal occurred in the 4.3 over of the powerplay. Having elected to bowl first, Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill threw the new ball to Siraj, who broke an aggressive 44-run opening stand between Rahane and Finn Allen. Siraj set Rahane up beautifully across the over with tight line control, before unleashing a sharp, lethal nip-backer targeting the middle stump. Rahane looked to swipe across the line, but his footwork was completely glued to the crease. The ball bypassed his inside edge and clattered directly into the stumps, sending the bails flying. Rahane was sent back to the dugout for 14 runs off 14 deliveries.
This specific breakthrough officially marked Siraj's 200th career wicket in professional T20 cricket, making the celebration twice as sweet. It reinforced his ability to hand the Gujarat Titans immediate momentum by taking out anchor batsmen before they can settle into long-format pacing.
