Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Umran Malik is all set to make an impact in the IPL this season. In the last match against Delhi Capitals, Umran bowled at a speed of 157 kmph. Umran has named the fastest delivery of the IPL season. And the second fastest delivery in IPL history. Umran’s fire came in the 20th over of the Delhi Capitals innings. But Rowman Powell, who did not tremble in front of Umran’s pace, scored a boundary off the ball.
In the match against Chennai Super Kings, Umran’s delivery against Chennai skipper MS Dhoni was the fastest ball of the season so far. Umran bowled at a speed of 154 kmph. In that match, before throwing the Yorker against Dhoni, Umran reached a speed of 154 kmph in the 10th over of the match. The record for the fastest delivery in IPL history is currently held by Shaun Tait. 157.71. The Australian pacer set the record while playing for the Rajasthan Royals. Delhi Capitals’ Antric Norcia holds the record for the fastest third ball with a speed of 156.22 kmph. Umran Malik holds the record for the fourth and fifth fastest balls in IPL history.
Umran was born in Srinagar. The 22-year-old, who has played 13 IPL matches so far, has not worn an Indian shirt. The player is likely to be considered for the Indian team as he is on Australia’s ground to support the T20 World Cup fast this year. The cricketing world is now debating whether Umran will surpass the legendary bowling speed record in the future.
English Summary: Hyderabad batsman Umran is the fastest bowler in the IPL this season
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