Mohammed Siraj vs Brett Lee - comparing their stats after 43 Tests

Pacer Mohammed Siraj is part of the 15-member squad that will face South Africa in two home Tests, which starts at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata from November 14. There are only two changes to the Indian squad that faced West Indies recently. Injured Rishabh Pant makes a comeback in place of N Jagadeesan, while Prasidh Krishna has been omitted in favor of Akash Deep.

Siraj has been a crucial member of the Indian Test team in recent times. He played all five Tests during the grueling tour of Australia and featured in all five Test matches during the tour of England as well. While he had mixed returns Down Under, Siraj emerged as Team India's biggest bowling hero in England as a young team drew the five-match series 2-2.

The 31-year-old also played both the home Tests against West Indies. Siraj has featured in 43 Test matches so far. Ahead of the two-match series against South Africa, we compare his stats with those of former Aussie speedster Brett Lee after the latter had also played 43 Test matches.

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

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

After 43 Tests, Lee had 161 wickets to his name at an average of 33.04. Of his scalps, 42 came in 13 matches against England at an average of 44.14. He had also picked up 32 wickets in six Tests against New Zealand at an average of 20.81 and 28 wickets in six Tests against West Indies at an average of 23.85.

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Mohammed Siraj vs Brett Lee - Who has more five-fers after 43 Tests?

In 43 Tests, Siraj has claimed five five-wicket hauls. His best figures of 6-15 were registered against South Africa in Cape Town in January 2024. Of his five five-wicket hauls in Tests, two have come against England and one each against Australia, South Africa and West Indies.

Player	Wickets	Average	BBI	5w	10w
Mohammed Siraj	133	29.69	6-15	5	0
Brett Lee	161	33.04	5-47	4	0

(Mohammed Siraj vs Brett Lee - Bowling stats comparison after 43 Tests)

After 43 Tests, Lee had four five-wicket hauls to his name. His best at that stage was 5-47, which came on debut against India in Melbourne in the Boxing Day Test of 1999. Of his other three five-fers, two came against New Zealand and one against West Indies.

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Mohammed Siraj vs Brett Lee - Who has a better record in wins after 43 Tests?

Siraj has been part of 24 Tests 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. One of his five-wicket hauls has come in a drawn Test. In 14 Tests that India have lost, he has claimed 32 wickets, averaging 46.15.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	5w	10w
Mohammed Siraj	24	86	21.24	6-15	4	0
Brett Lee	31	110	29.87	5-47	3	0

(Mohammed Siraj vs Brett Lee - Bowling stats comparison in wins after 43 Tests)

Of his first 43 Tests, Lee was part of 31 matches that Australia won. In winning causes, he claimed 110 wickets at an average of 29.87, with the aid of three five-fers. One of his five-fers came in a drawn Test. Also, in six Tests that the Aussies lost, he picked up 27 wickets at an average of 39.40.

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Mohammed Siraj vs Brett Lee - Who has a better away record after 43 Tests?

In 26 away Tests, Siraj has claimed 99 wickets at an average of 29.58. All his five-wicket hauls thus far have been registered in away Tests. In one neutral Tests, he has picked up five scalps at an average of 37.60. On the other hand, in 16 home Tests, he has claimed 29 wickets at an average of 28.72.

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	5w	10w
Mohammed Siraj	26	99	29.58	6-15	5	0
Brett Lee	20	74	34.31	5-77	1	0

(Mohammed Siraj vs Brett Lee - Away bowling stats comparison after 43 Tests)

Of his first 43 Tests, Lee played 20 away from home. In away Tests at that stage, he had claimed 74 wickets at an average of 34.31, with one five-fer. In three neutral Tests, the Aussie had managed six wickets. Further, in 20 home Tests, he had 82 wickets at an average of 31.06, with three five-fers.