Prasidh Krishna came up with an impactful bowling performance against Afghanistan in Chennai in the third ODI of the three-match series. He picked up the Player of the Match award for his sensational spell of 5-23 from 8.2 overs as India whitewashed Afghanistan 3-0 by clinching the Chennai ODI by nine wickets.
Asked to bowl first, India knocked over Afghanistan for 218 in 44.2 overs even as Hashmatullah Shahidi scored 102 off 131 balls. Prasidh got India off to brilliant start, picking up four wickets inside the powerplay. He sent back Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah and Darwish Rasooli as Afghanistan crumbled to 36-4. He returned to dismiss Shahidi and complete a five-fer.
Prasidh has featured in 25 ODIs so far. Following his heroics against Afghanistan, we compare his bowling stats with those of Mohammed Siraj after the latter had also bowled in the same number of one-day games.
Prasidh vs Siraj – Who has more wickets and a better average after bowling in 25 ODIs?
In 25 ODIs, Prasidh has claimed 45 scalps at an average of 25.77. In four matches against South Africa, he has picked 10 wickets at an average of 25.80. Also, in six ODIs against England, the 30-year-old has claimed eight wickets at an average of 37.62. Further, in five matches against the West Indies, he has picked up 10 wickets at an average of 16.
After bowling in 25 ODIs, Siraj had claimed 46 wickets at an average of 20.69. In three matches against Sri Lanka, he had claimed nine wickets at an average of 10.22. Also, in six matches against the West Indies, he had nine wickets at an average of 23.33. Further, in three ODIs against South Africa, he had picked up five wickets at an average of 20.80.
Prasidh vs Siraj – Who has a better economy rate after bowling in 25 ODIs?
In 25 ODIs, Prasidh has an economy rate of 5.91. The Karnataka pacer has an economy rate of 6.38 in six ODis against New Zealand and 7.30 in four games against South Africa. Further, he has an economy rate of 8.50 in three matches against Australia and 3.88 in five ODIs against the West Indies.
After bowling in 25 ODIs, Siraj had an economy rate of 4.86. He had an economy rate of 6.97 in four matches against Australia and 4.28 in six matches against the West Indies. Also, the Hyderabad pacer had an economy rate of 4.52 in three ODIs against South Africa and 4.05 in three matches against Sri Lanka.
Prasidh vs Siraj – Who has more four-fers after bowling in 25 ODIs?
Having played 25 ODIs, Prasidh has registered one five-fer and three four-fers. He impressed with 4-54 against England in Pune in his debut match in March 2021. The fast bowler also claimed 4-12 against the West Indies in Ahmedabad in February 2022 and registered figures of 4-66 against South Africa in Visakhapatnam in December 2025.
(Prasidh vs Siraj – Stats comparison after bowling in 25 ODI)
After bowling in 25 ODIs, Siraj had two four-wicket hauls to his credit. His best at that stage was 4-32, which came against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram in January 2023. The right-arm pacer also claimed 4-46 against New Zealand in Hyderabad in January 2023.
Prasidh vs Siraj – Who has a better record in wins after bowling in 25 ODIs?
In 18 victories, Prasidh has claimed 34 wickets at an average of 22.58 and an economy rate of 5.60. His stats include three four-fers and one five-fer. In seven defeats, the bowler has picked up 11 wickets at an average of 35.63 and an economy rate of 6.62.
(Prasidh vs Siraj – Stats comparison in wins after bowling in 25 ODI)
In 20 wins, Siraj had picked up 39 wickets at an average of 18.56 and an economy rate of 4.59, with the aid of two four-fers. In five losses, he had claimed seven wickets at an average of 32.57 and an economy rate of six.
Edited by Renin Wilben Albert
