Mohammed Siraj gets Travis Head in IPL 2025, fans still question World Cup 2023 call by Rohit Sharma
As this game between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT) was nearing, there were talks surrounding the Mohammed Siraj vs Travis Head - a battle fans awaited due to their past interactions which were filled with drama.
In a blockbuster IPL 2025 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) suffered an early blow as Travis Head was dismissed in the very first over. The wicket came courtesy of Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Mohammed Siraj¡ªHyderabad's very own local boy¡ªadding extra drama to an already charged encounter.
Siraj ? Early Breakthrough ? Perfect Combo for #GT ?#SRH are 24/1 after 3 overs.
¡ª IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 6, 2025
Updates ? https://t.co/Y5Jzfr6Vv4#TATAIPL | #SRHvGT | @mdsirajofficial | @gujarat_titans pic.twitter.com/7fe2MAJ2JZ
Mohammed Siraj vs Travis Head
The Siraj vs Head rivalry has been brewing for a while, with the two clashing multiple times across formats, particularly in Tests. One of the most talked-about moments came in 2024 during a Test in Adelaide, when Siraj dismissed Head and gave him a fiery send-off, pointing toward the Australian dressing room. Head responded with visible frustration, exchanging words before walking back. Both players were eventually found guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.
Fast forward to IPL 2025, the tension carried over. Despite Head managing two boundaries off Siraj, it was the GT pacer who ultimately had the last laugh¡ªremoving him for 8 off 5 balls in the opening over and igniting fan reactions across social media.
Fans react
Soon after Travis Head's dismissal, fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with reactions, celebrating Mohammed Siraj's early breakthrough. Many referenced the bowler's fiery history with Head, declaring that "DSP Siraj finally got his revenge."
Some users even reignited discussions from the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 final, where India lost to Australia at home¡ªpointing out how the then-Team India captain didn't give Siraj an over during a crucial phase, a decision fans still question to this day.
One said, "More Siraj takes Head's wicket.. more I regret Rohit not bowling him in powerplay in 23 WC final"
More Siraj takes Head's wicket.. more i regret Rohit not bowling him in powerplay in 23 wc final
¡ª Sush (@mehhcricket) April 6, 2025
Another said, "Purani Dushmani hai badla to lena tha"
DSP SIRAJ vs Travis head ?
¡ª ??. ???? (@Mralam03) April 6, 2025
Purani Dushmani hai badla to lena tha #SRHvsGT pic.twitter.com/4igKASKXLC
One wrote, "Did we missed a trick by not giving Siraj the new ball vs head in 23 WC Final?
Did we missed a trick by not giving Siraj the new ball vs head in 23 Wc Final?#SRHvGT #IPL2025 #siraj #wc23
¡ª Ayush (@itxayush22) April 6, 2025
Another added, "Now I'm thinking if in CW23 final Rohit Gives initial overs to Siraj in power play then might be India won that final¡"
Now I¡¯m thinking if in CW23 final Rohit Gives initial overs to Siraj in power play then might be India won that final ¡
¡ª Nitin Menon (@NitinmenonIND) April 6, 2025
As Siraj vs Head always Siraj had upper hand #SRHvGT
About SRH vs GT
GT won the toss and opted to bowl first, with both teams making one change each. For the visitors, Washington Sundar came in for Arshad Khan, while the home side had to bench Harshal Patel due to illness, replacing him with Jaydev Unadkat.
As of the 10-over mark, SRH had managed 64 runs for the loss of three wickets. After the early dismissal of Travis Head, both Abhishek Sharma (18 off 16) and Ishan Kishan (17 off 14) fell in quick succession, leaving the hosts struggling to build momentum.
Teams
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins(c), Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammed Shami
Impact Subs: Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Simarjeet Singh, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma
Impact Subs: Sherfane Rutherford, Glenn Phillips, Anuj Rawat, Mahipal Lomror, Arshad Khan
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