April 3, 2025: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has praised Gujarat Titans’ pace spearhead, Mohammed Siraj, for his match-winning performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. Siraj, playing at his former home ground, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, delivered a stunning bowling performance that helped his side to an emphatic victory.
In his four-over spell, Siraj was unplayable, taking 3 wickets for just 19 runs and showcasing his fiery pace and disciplined bowling. His exceptional performance earned him the Player of the Match award, and Harbhajan was full of admiration for the way Siraj led from the front with the ball.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan highlighted that Siraj had extra motivation, given that RCB was his former team. “Siraj was enthusiastic because he had to prove a point. RCB, his former side, didn’t pick him; he played there for so many years. Siraj sank RCB’s ship. Salute to DSP Siraj. It is definitely a Man of the Match performance,” Harbhajan remarked.
The veteran off-spinner further saluted Siraj’s bravery and skills, emphasizing how the bowler’s fiery spell dictated the game. Despite a solid all-round performance from Gujarat Titans, including a dominant display by Jos Buttler, it was Siraj’s bowling that stood out as a match-defining moment.
Harbhajan also took the opportunity to acknowledge RCB’s struggles, mentioning that the team’s star spinner Rashid Khan was unusually expensive on the day. However, it was clear that Siraj’s determined spell played a pivotal role in sinking RCB’s hopes for victory.
As Gujarat Titans triumphed, Siraj’s performance marked a major milestone in his IPL career, further establishing him as one of the premier pacers in the competition.