Mohammed Siraj hits Mitchell Marsh on head with dangerous delivery, rushes to check on him in Perth
Published - 19 Oct 2025, 04:04 PM | Updated - 19 Oct 2025, 04:15 PM
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Team India speedster Mohammed Siraj delivered a sharp bouncer to Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday, October 16. Marsh was struck on his helmet by the well-directed short-pitched delivery from Siraj during Australia’s run chase.
India, led by Shubman Gill, scored 136 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the allotted 26 overs in the rain-curtailed clash. Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul was India’s top scorer with 38 runs off 31 balls, including two fours and as many sixes. Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy also chipped in with crucial runs.
Watch: Mohammed Siraj Hits Mitchell Marsh on the Head With a Dangerous Delivery
On the final ball of the 7th over in Australia’s innings, Mohammed Siraj bowled a short ball that struck Mitchell Marsh on the helmet. The delivery, bowled at around 138 kmph, kicked up sharply from a good length and hit Marsh on the side of the grille as he mistimed his pull shot.
Siraj and KL Rahul immediately walked up to check on Marsh, showing sportsmanship. The Australian physio quickly entered the field to conduct the mandatory concussion test. Marsh was fit to continue, as the blow caused no serious harm.
Marsh removed his skull protector, smiled, and continued after clearing the medical check. Australia maintained control of the chase after the early dismissal of Travis Head.
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India Post 136/9 in 26 Over After Losing Toss
India struggled with the bat in the rain-curtailed first ODI against Australia, managing only 136/9 in 26 overs. KL Rahul scored 38 off 31 balls, while Axar Patel added 31 from 38 deliveries. Nitish Kumar Reddy played a cameo of 19* off 11 balls, featuring two sixes.
The top order failed to deliver, with Rohit Sharma (8), Virat Kohli (0), and skipper Shubman Gill (10) all falling cheaply. Australia’s bowlers Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Owen, and Matthew Kuhnemann each took two wickets.
Chasing 137, Australia were 94/2 after 15 overs, with Mitchell Marsh (37) and Matthew Short (37) at the crease. The teams will meet again for the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday, October 23.
Mitchell Marsh Has Been in Exceptional Form This Year
Mitchell Marsh has been in exceptional form across white-ball cricket this year. In Australia’s recent home series against South Africa, he scored 206 runs in three matches at an average of 68.66, including a century and a fifty.
He continued his dominant run in New Zealand earlier this October, finishing as the top scorer in the T20I series with 197 runs from three games at a strike rate of 191.26, including a century and a half-century. The right-hander will be keen to maintain his form throughout the ongoing white-ball series.
Earlier this year, Marsh also impressed in IPL 2025 for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), amassing 627 runs in 13 matches at an average of 48.23 and a strike rate of 163.70, with one century and six fifties.
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