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“Mohammed Siraj just pulled off the ultimate comeback” – Fans laud Team India pacer for fiery spell against USA in T20 World Cup 2026


Team India pacer Mohammed Siraj made a brilliant comeback in the T20 World Cup 2026 clash against the USA. India began their campaign with a tight 29-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday, February 7.

Batting first, the Men in Blue posted a fighting total of 161/9 courtesy of a terrific captain’s knock from Suryakumar Yadav, who made an unbeaten 84 off just 49 balls.

Defending the total, Siraj drew first blood for the hosts by dismissing Andries Gous in the second over. He returned to dismiss Saiteja Mukkumalla in the fourth over. Finally, Siraj finished with a wicket on the last ball of the match as the USA were restricted to 132/8.

It was a fiery spell from the pacer, who finished with figures of 3/29 from four overs. Fans lauded Siraj for his exceptional performance on his comeback.

“Mohammed Siraj just pulled off the ultimate comeback. One chance was all he needed to show the world. ❤️,” a fan wrote on X.

Mohammed Siraj just pulled off the ultimate comeback. One chance was all he needed to show the world. ❤️

“Talk about seizing the moment! Mohammed Siraj wasn’t even in the squad initially, but once given the chance, he completely turned the game around. Can he now cement his place and become a regular match winner for the team?,” another tweet read.

Talk about seizing the moment! Mohammed Siraj wasn’t even in the squad initially, but once given the chance, he completely turned the game around. Can he now cement his place and become a regular match winner for the team?

Below are some other reactions from X –

First excluded from India #T20WC2026 squad ,Came back to side as an injury replacement ,Best performing bowlee in the 1st match itself 3/24​Miyan bhai answeres the slectors in style .Mohammed Siraj Offical 🫡

– Dropped from T20Is.– Didn’t get picked in the T20 World Cup squad.– Harshit Rana ruled out of the tournament.– Was picked just before the first T20 World Cup game.– Walked straight into the playing XI.– Picked 3/29(4) vs USA.​What a comeback from Mohammed Siraj. 👏

Absolutely! Siraj really turned the tables when given the opportunity. ​Moments like these show the depth of talent waiting for their chance

48 hours ago, not even in the team…Today, became the hero of the win! 👏Mohammed Siraj — three wickets, a broken match back in India’s lap.​When America was applying pressure,Siraj turned the match around with line and length. 🎯​India wins by 29 runs 🇮🇳Sometimes out, sometimes in…But when the opportunity came, Siraj showed — Class never sits on the bench.​#MohammedSiraj #TeamIndia #INDvsUSA #T20WorldCup

With Jasprit Bumrah not playing the game, Siraj made the most of the opportunity, showcasing his skills and hunger to perform.

A dream comeback for Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj was not originally in India’s plans for the T20 World Cup 2026. The pacer was not even part of the squad. He was away from the format, having last played a T20I in July 2024.

However, Harshit Rana was injured at the last minute and ruled out a day before the T20 World Cup 2026. Siraj was then called to the squad as his replacement. Coming in at the last hour, he was also announced in the playing XI against the USA.

Siraj took the opportunity with both hands and helped India begin the tournament with a win. He will be eager to build on this momentum and continue performing well throughout the tournament.