Mohammad Shami vs Mohammed Siraj - comparing their stats after 43 Tests

Veteran Team India pacer Mohammad Shami's wait for a Test recall continues. While he last represented India in limited-overs formats earlier this year, the 35-year-old has not played a Test match since 2023. His last red-ball game for India was the WTC final against Australia at The Oval.

Shami would have been hopeful of a recall to the Test side after picking up 15 wickets for Bengal in their first two matches of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. The right-arm seamer claimed seven wickets against Uttarakhand in Kolkata and followed it up with eight wickets against Gujarat at the same venue. However, he was still not named in the squad for the upcoming Tests against South Africa.

In the wake of the debate around his non-selection, we compare his Test stats with those of Mohammed Siraj. Since Siraj has played 43 Tests so far, we compare his stats with those of Shami after the latter had also played 43 Tests.

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Mohammad Shami vs Mohammed Siraj - Who has more wickets and a better average after 43 Tests?

In 43 Tests, Siraj has picked 133 wickets at an average of 29.69. Of his 130-plus scalps, 50 have come in 16 matches against England at an average of 33.68. He has also claimed 39 wickets in 12 matches against Australia (average 32.51) and 12 wickets in four Tests against South Africa (average 24.16).

After 43 Tests, Shami had 158 wickets to his name at an average of 28.45. Of his scalps, 31 came in seven matches against Australia at an average of 30.83. He had also claimed 31 wickets in 11 matches against England at an average of 40 and 26 scalps in six Tests against South Africa, averaging 23.11.

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Mohammad Shami vs Mohammed Siraj - Who has more five-fers after 43 Tests?

In 43 Tests, Siraj has claimed five five-wicket hauls. The right-arm pacer's best innings figures of 6-15 were registered against South Africa in Cape Town in January 2024. Of his other four five-wicket hauls in Test cricket, two have come against England and one each against Australia and West Indies.

Player	Wickets	Average	BBI	5w	10w
Mohammed Siraj	133	29.69	6-15	5	0
Mohammad Shami	158	28.45	6-56	5	0

(Shami vs Siraj - Bowling stats comparison after 43 Tests)

After 43 Tests, Shami had also had five five-wicket hauls to his credit. His best innings figures of 6-56 were registered against Australia in Perth in December 2018. Of Shami's five Test five-fers at that stage, two each came against Australia and South Africa and one against West Indies.

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Mohammad Shami vs Mohammed Siraj - Who has a better record in wins after 43 Tests?

Siraj has been part of 24 Test matches that India have won. In winning causes, he has claimed 86 wickets at an average of 21.24, with the aid of four five-fers. He has picked up 32 wickets in 14 Tests that India have lost and 15 scalps in five Tests that have ended in a draw.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	5w	10w
Mohammed Siraj	24	86	21.24	6-15	4	0
Mohammad Shami	21	78	22.05	5-28	3	0

(Shami vs Siraj - Bowling stats comparison in wins after 43 Tests)

After 43 Tests, Shami had been part of 21 matches that India had won. In winning causes, he had claimed 78 wickets at an average of 22.05, with three five-fers. One of Shami's five-fers at that stage came in a losing cause and one in a draw.

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Mohammad Shami vs Mohammed Siraj - Who has a better record in SENA nations after 43 Tests?

Siraj has played 23 Tests in SENA countries and has claimed 91 wickets at an average of 31.04, with four four-fers. The 31-year-old has 46 wickets in 11 Tests in England, with two five-fers and 33 wickets in eight Tests in Australia, with one five-fer. He has also claimed 12 wickets in four Tests in South Africa, with one five-fer. Siraj is yet to play a Test in New Zealand.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	5w	10w
Mohammed Siraj	23	91	31.04	6-15	4	0
Mohammad Shami	22	83	33.90	6-56	3	0

(Shami vs Siraj - Bowling stats comparison in SENA nations after 43 Tests)

Of his first 43 Tests, Shami played 22 in SENA nations, claiming 83 wickets at an average of 33.90, with three five-fers. The seasoned pacer claimed 31 wickets in seven Tests in Australia, with two five-fers and 21 wickets in five Tests in South Africa, with one five-fer. He also picked up 21 wickets in eight Test matches in England and 10 wickets in two Test matches in New Zealand.