Umran Malik highest bowling speed: Umran Malik bowls a ripper at 150 kph to dismiss Michael Bracewell. Check video
Published on: Feb 1, 2023 10:22 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 1, 2023 10:24 pm IST
Umran Malik highest bowling speed: Umran Malik is an Indian pace bowler who made a name for himself with his raw pace and impressive speed. In January 2023, he made headlines for his fastest delivery of 156 kmph in the first ODI against Sri Lanka in Guwahati. This delivery not only sent shockwaves through the cricketing world but also set a new benchmark for fast bowlers in India.
Umran Malik highest bowling speed
Umran Malik once again showed his sheer pace in the third and final T20I against New Zealand. While bowling the 5th over of the match, the ever-so-impressive Umran Malik in only his third ball of the match castled Michael Bracewell with a booming delivery clocking 150 Kph. Check the video below,
Just 1⃣5⃣0⃣ KMPH from the Jammu Express!!! ⚡️#UmranMalik #OrangeArmy #INDvNZ pic.twitter.com/gbPvOmH0QW
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 1, 2023
Umran Malik bowled a ripper of a delivery which pitched at good length just outside the off stump but the angle he created saw the ball hit the top of middle as Bracewell missed the pull.
What is the highest bowling speed in cricket?
Umran journey to the national team has been one of hard work and determination. He has honed his skills and developed his pace through tireless training and conditioning. His ability to generate pace on any surface, combined with his accuracy and swing, makes him a potent weapon in India’s arsenal.
When we talk about the highest bowling speed in cricket, the record is held by none other than the ‘Rawalpindi Express’ Shoaib Akhtar. Shoaib has clocked 161.3 Kph in a 2003 ODI World Cup game against England in Cape Town, South Africa.
In conclusion, Umran Malik is a young and talented pacer who is set to become one of the greatest pacers of Indian cricket. His impressive speed and skill make him a vital part of India’s future cricketing plans and also, he has already shown that he has what it takes to break Shoaib Akhtar’s fastest bowling speed record.