Mohammed Siraj vs Ajit Agarkar - comparing their stats after 47 ODIs

Right-arm pacer Mohammed Siraj has been a key member of the Indian team in recent years, particularly in the Test and ODI formats. He may not be as talented as a Jasprit Bumrah or a Mohammad Shami but is blessed with very good fitness and is also known as someone who bowls his heart out for the country. He is someone who just loves having the ball in hand.

Siraj was recently part of the Indian team that went down 2-0 to South Africa in a home series. The 31-year-old picked up six wickets in four innings at an average of 29. Considering the amount of overs he has bowled over the last few years, the Hyderabad pacer has been deservedly rested for the three-match ODI series against South Africa, which begins on Sunday, November 30 in Ranchi.

Siraj has so far been part of 47 ODI matches. In this feature, we compare his stats with those of former Team India pacer and current chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar after the latter had also played 47 ODIs.

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Mohammed Siraj vs Ajit Agarkar - Who has more wickets and a better average after 47 ODIs?

In 47 ODIs, Siraj has picked up 73 wickets at an average of 24.67. Of his scalps, 22 have come in nine matches against Sri Lanka at an average of 13.77. He has also picked up 10 wickets in 10 matches against Australia at an average of 41.20 and seven wickets in four matches against New Zealand at an average of 25.57.

After 47 ODIs, Agarkar had 80 wickets to his name at an average of 27.52. Of his wickets, 20 came in seven matches against Sri Lanka at an average of 13.45. He had also claimed 14 scalps in 11 matches against Pakistan at an average of 43.28 and nine wickets in five ODIs against New Zealand at an average of 26.22.

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Mohammed Siraj vs Ajit Agarkar - Who has more five-fers after 47 ODIs?

In 47 ODIs, Siraj has picked up one five-fer and two four-fers. His best of 6-21 was registered against Sri Lanka in Colombo in the 2023 Asia Cup final. His destructive spell saw the Lankans folding up for 50 in 15.2 overs. The pacer also claimed 4-32 against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram in January 2023 and 4-46 against New Zealand in Hyderabad in January 2023.

After 47 ODIs, Agarkar did not have a five-fer to his name, but had three four-fers. The former Team India pacer's best at that stage was 4-35, which came against New Zealand in Sharjah in April 1998. He had also claimed 4-46 against Australia in Kanpur in April 1998 and 4-53 against Sri Lanka in Colombo in July 1998.

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Mohammed Siraj vs Ajit Agarkar - Who has a better economy rate after 47 ODIs?

Siraj has an economy rate of 5.17 in ODIs. He has an economy rate of 6.13 in 10 innings against Australia and 4.54 in nine innings against Sri Lanka. Further, he had an economy rate of 5.11 in four innings against New Zealand and 4.25 in four innings against South Africa.

Player	Wickets	Average	Economy	BBI	5w	4w
Mohammed Siraj	73	24.67	5.17	6-21	1	2
Ajit Agarkar	80	27.52	5.27	4-35	0	3

(Mohammed Siraj vs Ajit Agarkar - Bowling stats comparison after 47 ODIs)

After 47 ODIs, Agarkar had an economy rate of 5.27. He had an economy rate of 5.45 in seven innings against Australia and 6.06 in 11 innings against Pakistan. Further, he had an economy rate of 4.63 in seven innings against Sri Lanka and 5.13 in five innings against New Zealand.

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Mohammed Siraj vs Ajit Agarkar - Who has a better record in wins after 47 ODIs?

Siraj has featured in 34 ODIs that India have won. In winning causes, he has 60 wickets at an average of 20.55 and an economy rate of 4.83, with two four-fers and one five-wicket haul. In 11 matches in losing causes, he has picked up 12 wickets at an average of 44.33 and an economy rate of 6.25.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy	BBI	5w	4w
Mohammed Siraj	34	60	20.55	4.83	6-21	1	2
Ajit Agarkar	26	55	20.18	4.76	4-35	0	3

(Mohammed Siraj vs Ajit Agarkar - Bowling stats comparison in wins after 47 ODIs)

Of his first 47 ODIs, Agarkar was part of 26 matches that India won. In winning causes, he had 55 wickets at an average of 20.18 and an economy rate of 4.76, with three four-fers. In 19 matches that India lost, he had picked up 22 wickets at an average of 45.50 and an economy rate of 5.95.