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Dale Steyn has confidently predicted Mohammed Siraj will take a five-wicket haul in the final Test at The Oval. Siraj has been a standout performer with 14 wickets so far in the series. India hopes to level the series 2-2, relying heavily on Siraj's form. The Hyderabad pacer is also just one wicket away from reaching 200 international wickets.

Key Points: Dale Steyn Predicts Siraj Fifer in Oval Test Against England

  • Steyn backs Siraj for a five-wicket haul at The Oval
  • Siraj is third-highest wicket-taker with 14 scalps in the series
  • He needs one more to reach 200 international wickets
  • India aims to level series 2-2 in the final Test
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Dale Steyn predicts a Siraj fifer at The Oval

Legendary Dale Steyn backs Mohammed Siraj for a five-wicket haul in the decisive Oval Test as India eyes series parity.

"Siraj to take a fifer in 5th Test. – Dale Steyn"

New Delhi, July 31

In what comes as a major vote of confidence, legendary South African pacer Dale Steyn has backed India's Mohammed Siraj to take a five-wicket haul in the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, starting Thursday at The Oval.

Steyn, one of the greatest fast bowlers to have graced the game, took to X and wrote,

"Siraj to take a fifer in 5th Test."

https://x.com/DaleSteyn62/status/1950591865444769955

Siraj has been one of the standout bowlers in the series so far. With 14 wickets to his name, Siraj is currently the third-highest wicket-taker in the series and with one game to go, there's every chance he could end up at the top of the charts.

The 31-year-old Hyderabad pacer was instrumental in India's victory in the second Test at Edgbaston, where he blew away the English team with a fiery spell of 6/70.

Siraj is just one wicket away from completing 200 wickets in international cricket.

He could achieve this milestone during the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval in London.

Uplifted psychologically by a draw at Old Trafford, Team India would be aiming to draw the series 2-2 and walk with their heads held high.

For this, it is extremely important that Siraj, one of the team's workhorse bowlers, performs well. During the fourth Old Trafford Test, Siraj was belted by English bowlers, going for 140 runs in 30 overs and getting just one wicket of Chris Woakes. His economy rate was disappointing, at 4.70.

As the teams gear up for the decider at The Oval, all eyes will be on Siraj to see if he lives up to the legendary South African's prediction and delivers yet another spell that swings the match in India's favour.

- ANI

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Ananya R
While I admire Siraj's passion, he needs to be more consistent. Last match was disappointing with that economy rate. Hope he proves Steyn right but our bowling unit needs to support him better.
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Karthik V
Coming from Steyn, this is huge praise! Siraj has that raw aggression we haven't seen since Zaheer Khan's days. The Oval conditions might just suit his style. Fingers crossed for 200 wickets milestone!
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in London, I can't wait for this match! The Oval pitch has good bounce which should help Siraj. But England batsmen are in form too. Going to be an exciting contest!
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Priyanka N
Siraj's journey from RCB to leading India's pace attack is inspirational! 💪 But pressure is high now with Steyn's prediction. Hope he doesn't try too hard and sticks to his natural game.
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Michael C
As an England supporter, I'm worried about this prediction! Siraj at his best is unplayable. But our boys have shown great fight this series. Should be a cracking final Test!

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