IND vs SA T20 Series – India vs South Africa Live – Fastest Indian pacer Umran Malik has set his sights on a big record. He wants to break Shoib Malik’s 161KPH delivery record. All he wants to do is improve four kilometres on his speed as he has already delivered a 157KPH ball in IPL 2022. But ahead of his potential debut in South Africa series, he has accepted that he is not yet ready. Follow IND vs SA T20 Series LIVE Updates and Scores on InsideSport.IN.
“I will target Shoaib Akhtar’s Fastest Delivery RECORD in future. If god is willing to make it happen, I will give me best and hopefully will break the record. Also to bowl 150kmph I need to maintain my fitness levels and hope god gives his blessings to me,” Umran Mail told News24 in an interview.
- Umran given maiden call up to the national side after impressing in IPL 2022
- The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer scalped 22 wickets in the IPL 2022
- Umran bowled the second-fastest ball in the IPL 2022 after Lockie Ferguson
IND vs SA T20 Series: India’s Fastest Bowler Umran Malik says, ‘will target Shoaib Akhtar’s Fastest Delivery RECORD in future’
Fastest Indian pacer Umran Malik : But it is easier said than done. Shoaib Akhtar himself was plagued with a string of injuries to deliver that 161KMPH ball.
“My focus is not on that record right now. I want to bowl well, bowl fast and help my country win all five matches against South Africa. If god willing, I will get that record. But right now, the focus is on maintaining the body and strength,” Umran Malik said.
The speedster was seen in fabulous form with the ball and even scalped a fifer in the recently concluded IPL.
IND vs SA T20 Series: India’s Fastest Bowler Umran Malik says, ‘will target Shoaib Akhtar’s Fastest Delivery RECORD in future’
Akhtar, Tait and Lee on the honourable list-
- The likes honours list for the fastest delivery contains some of the biggest names in the world of cricket.
- Shoaib clocked 161 kmph in 2002 New Zealand, which is still a record for the fastest delivery.
- Shaun Tait in 2010 bowled the second-fastest delivery at Lord’s which was recorded at 160.7 kmph.
- Bret Lee is also part of the list when he clocked 157.4 kmph against South Africa in 2022.
IND vs SA T20 Series: India’s Fastest Bowler Umran Malik says, ‘will target Shoaib Akhtar’s Fastest Delivery RECORD in future’
Umran’s speed rivalry with Lockie Ferguson-
- The speed rivalry with Lockie Ferguson for Umran was the hottest battle in the speed department.
- While Umran and Lockie held the stage, it was the Kiwi bowler who bowled the fastest delivery at 157.3 kmph in the final against Rajasthan Royals (RR).
- Umran clocked up 157 kmph and was the front runner to claim the fastest delivery of the IPL before Ferguson claimed the prize.
- Umran has now intended to make sure he gets over Kiwi in the international front and delivers on his maiden call up.
Fastest Delivery in IPL history-
| Sr. No. | Player | Delivery speed | Team |
| 1 | Shaun Tait | 157.71 kmph | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2. | Lockie Ferguson | 157.3 kmph | Gujarat Titans |
| 3. | Umran Malik | 157.00 kmph | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 4. | Anrich Nortje | 156.22 kmph | Delhi Capitals |
| 5 | Umran Malik | 155.60 kmph | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Umran ready for the South Africa series-
- The upcoming series against South Africa will see Umran crack up against the Proteas as tests his inner will to break Shoaib Akhtar.
- As things stand, Umran is set to make his debut for the national side on Thursday with big guns like Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah rested.
- Umran will be fond to make a mark as a lot is expected out of him since impressing in the IPL 2022.
- The five-match T20I series could prove to be the launching pad for Umran as he targets a place in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia.
IND vs SA T20 Series: India’s Fastest Bowler Umran Malik says, ‘will target Shoaib Akhtar’s Fastest Delivery RECORD in future’
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