Umran Malik |
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Umran Malik bowled the fastest delivery on Wednesday IPL In 2021, he ran 150kph four times in a single over against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He touched 153 kmph in the fourth ball of the ninth over against Devdutt Padikkal.
The 21-year-old pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, who has grabbed everyone’s attention with his quick pace, also picked KS Bharat as his maiden IPL wicket in the first over of the innings.
On his debut against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday, Malik had bowled 151.03 kmph – the fastest delivery by an Indian bowler in this IPL season. He had surpassed Mohammad Siraj (147.68kph) in the list.
Malik has played only one T20 and List A match for Jammu and Kashmir and has taken a total of four wickets. He has been added to the Hyderabad camp, a short-lived COVID-19 replacement for T Natarajan, who tested positive ahead of their IPL 2021 encounter against Delhi Capitals.
Hyderabad captain Kane Williamson Malik, describing him as a “special” bowler who has “a lot of speed” in his artillery.
“Malik has been bowling really fast in the nets and it’s really good to have a chance for him today. We are facing him in the nets – he is special, very fast. He runs young and works hard. Obviously ‘We’re out of competition, so it’s a chance for some of the other boys to come to the park as well,” Williamson said after the KKR tie.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took to Twitter to congratulate the young pacer from Jammu.
The office of the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir wrote, “Today, Sunrisers Hyderabad team congratulates Umran Malik on his IPL debut. You have made entire Jammu and Kashmir proud. You are an inspiration to many young cricketers. For your cricket career.” Best wishes.” on twitter.
Hyderabad, who are currently at the bottom of the IPL 2021 points table with just two wins from 12 matches, have already crashed out of the race for the playoffs.
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