Since his fastest delivery of 153 kph last year against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Umran Malik made his name as the fastest bowler in India. Now, he is impressing one and all with terrific bowling skills. Last night, Malik is in his best rhythm and bowled every single delivery of the first over around 145 kph. Read down the article to know who is Umran Malik and his background.
Who is Umran Malik
via: India TV News
Umran Malik is an Indian right-arm fast bowler who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). He first came into the limelight during the previous season when he replaced T Natrajan due to covid. On his debut, he impressed everyone with his consistent speed.
Malik made a record for the fastest delivery of the IPL in the same season by delivering 153 kph.
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In this IPL, Malik came up with extra efforts and became one of the key bowlers of SRH. Last night he bowled all six deliveries of his first over around 145 kpm. His deliveries speed are 148 kph, 148 kph, 142 kph, 146 kph, 146 kph, and 140 kph.
After this mind-blowing over, he became a sensation on social media. Everyone is saying that he is going to play for India. Check some posts below.
Inswinging yorker at 146 kmph, which KL Rahul somehow kept out. Umran Malik will play for India soon.
— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) April 4, 2022
Bhuvi, natarajan, shardul, deepak chahar come and bowl at 125kmph and still play in india team
But Umran malik, shami & Avesh come and bowl at 150kmph+ but still don't play together for india just because they are muslims
This is what modi & shah has done to India💔#SRHvsLSG
— Dr Nimo Yadav Commentary (@niiravmodi) April 4, 2022
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Haven’t yet watched Umran Malik in action. He seems to be a scorcher. Good that India is producing genuine pacers. pic.twitter.com/6pil8ToG19
— Abhijit Majumder (@abhijitmajumder) April 5, 2022
"No doubt, Umran Malik will play for India." – Ravi Shastri (On Star Sports)
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 30, 2022
https://twitter.com/Zainabkhannn213/status/1510917746120622083?s=20&t=BW3aRj1ESfMDhzu-Pzma1w
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Early Life of Umran Malik
via: News18.com
Umran Malik was born on 22 November 1999 in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. His father’s name is Abdul Rashid and he was a fruit seller in Shaheedi Chowk. Along with him, he has two elder sisters who were always supportive.
Malik liked cricket since childhood but hadn’t played with a cricket ball until he was 17. But after one year of practice, he got selected in a Jammu & Kashmir Under-19 squad. On the bases of his bowling speed, he made his List A debut on 27 February 2021.
After a short duration, Umran Malik got picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 2021 as a net bowler.
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Stats
Bowling Stats
| Format | FC | List A | IPL |
| Matches | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Innings | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Wickets | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| Best | 4/121 | 1/98 | 2/39 |
Batting Stats
| Format | FC | List A | IPL |
| Matches | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Innings | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Runs | 16 | 14 | 1 |
| High Score | 8 | 14 | 1 |