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India and Australia are ready to play a three-match ODI series starting on October 19 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. With Jasprit Bumrah rested and Pat Cummins injured, the focus will be on Mohammed Siraj and Josh Hazlewood to lead their teams’ bowling attacks.
Let’s see how both fast bowlers compare after playing 44 ODI matches each.
Most Wickets
Mohammed Siraj started his ODI career in 2019 against Australia. Though he didn’t take any wickets in his first match, he has improved a lot since then. In 44 ODIs, Siraj has taken 71 wickets.
Josh Hazlewood made his debut in 2010 and had 72 wickets after his first 44 matches. Both have shown great consistency with the ball.
| Player | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 44 | 71 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 44 | 72 |
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Bowling Average and Strike Rate
Siraj’s bowling average is 24.04 with a strike rate of 27.82. He has one five-wicket haul, and his best bowling is 6/21 against Sri Lanka in 2023.
Hazlewood has a bowling average of 25.15, a strike rate of 31.86, and an excellent economy of 4.47. His best figures are 6/52 against New Zealand in 2017.
| Player | Average | Strike Rate | Economy | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 24.04 | 27.82 | 5.18 | 6/21 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 25.15 | 31.86 | 4.47 | 6/52 |
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Record in Winning Matches
Siraj has played in 33 wins for India out of his 44 ODIs. In those games, he took 59 wickets with an average of 20.47 and an economy rate of 4.83.
In Hazlewood’s first 44 ODIs, Australia won 26 matches. He took 45 wickets in those games at an average of 24.58 and an economy of 4.76.
| Player | Matches Won | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 33 | 59 | 20.47 | 25.44 | 4.83 |
| Josh Hazlewood | 26 | 45 | 24.58 | 30.98 | 4.76 |
Final Thoughts
Both Siraj and Hazlewood are top-quality fast bowlers. Siraj brings pace and aggression, while Hazlewood is known for his control and accuracy. Their fight for dominance in the upcoming India vs Australia series will be exciting to watch.
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