Umran Malik broke all the records as he dethroned Lockie Ferguson from the fastest delivery title. Malik bowled at 154-kilometre per delivery whereas Ferguson bowled at 153.9KPH stunner.
In the 10th over, when Ruturaj Gaikwad was batting, Umran Malik delivered a short ball of 154KPH.
Umran Malik didn’t stop there, the pacer has locked 155KPH his target.
“I just want to bowl at the right areas and good wickets and if I have to bowl above 155kph, God willing, I will do one day,” Umran Malik said after bagging his Man of the Match award against Gujarat Titans.
Umran Malik’s performance in IPL 2022
- 5/25 vs Gujrat Titans
- 1/13 vs RCB
- 4/28 vs Punjab Kings
- 2/27 vs KKR
- 1/39 vs Titans
- 0/29 vs CSK
- 0/39 vs Lucknow Super Giants
- 2/39 vs Rajasthan Royals
Umran Malik is also heading towards the South Africa series as one of the selectors stated that they are spellbound by the youngster’s talent and if everything’s on the right track, he’ll be a part of the Indian squad.
“How often do you get a bowler in India bowling at 150kph+ consistently? He is a rare talent and is definitely on our radar. Of course, his name is being considered for India so that he can be groomed,” a member of the selection committee stated.
Fastest delivery by an IPL bowler
| Bowler | Fastest ball | Team | |
| 1. | Shaun Tait | 157.71 kmph | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2. | Anrich Nortje | 156.22 kmph | Delhi Capitals |
| 3. | Dale Steyn | 154.40 kmph | Deccan Chargers |
| 4. | Kagiso Rabada | 154.23 kmph | Delhi Capitals |
| 5 | Umran Malik | 154.00 kmph | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Umran also earned applauds from around the world and former England tweaker Graeme Swann Swann stated that if he was to pick India’s squad for the T20 showpiece event in Australia, Umran will ‘undoubtedly’ be a part of the unit.
Umran scalped 15 wickets so far in the ongoing IPL season. He’s playing from Sunrisers Hyderabad and everyone is exhilarated to see his upcoming performances.
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