"We are hitting that sweet 161 kmph in IPL"- Twitter reacts as Umran Malik clocks 155 kmph on speedometer in 1st IND vs SL 2023 T20I
Umran Malik brought his 'A' game to the table in the first T20I of the series between India and Sri Lanka. Playing his first international game on home soil, Malik returned with figures of 2-27 in his four overs.
One of the two wickets was of Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka, who aggregated 45 off 27. It looked like Shanaka would guide his team home. The islanders needed 34 off 20 when Umran Malik bowled an incredible 155 kmph delivery and scalped Shanaka's wicket.
Shanaka attempted a shot towards the off-side but failed to time it well. The ball went straight to Yuzvendra Chahal, who made no mistake in completing the catch. India eventually won the game by two runs.
Fans on Twitter were delighted to see an excellent spell and a fiery 155 kmph ball from Umran Malik. Here are some of the top Twitter reactions following his performance:
Umran Malik not just spitting fire but also improving his line and length 👏
Top win for #TeamIndia in the nail biter against Sri Lanka. Congratulations. What an outstanding spell by @ShivamMavi23 ! @HarshalPatel23 , Umran Malik, @akshar2026 & @HoodaOnFire also played a good innings. And, best was the memorable catch by @ishankishan51.
Umran Malik bowled 155 kmph in his 4th over.
@CricCrazyJohns 155 kmph. Unreal https://t.co/5dXH8on48o
@CricCrazyJohns This guy is needed in Test cricket at Brisbane, Perth, Capetown,
We're hitting that sweet 161kmph in the upcoming ipl twitter.com/CricCrazyJohns…
Best pick for India.
He will be best if he improve line twitter.com/CricCrazyJohns…
Raftaar Se Giraftaar 🔥🔥🔥🔥 @umran_malik_01 twitter.com/CricCrazyJohns…
Umran Malik - flying high with the spell of 2/27 in 4 overs.
He clocked 155kmph in his final over. https://t.co/1aVLWx5yd9
Two Heroes of team India defending the total tonight match - Shivam Mavi & Umran Malik. https://t.co/9aN2r7oDyB
Umran Malik and Shivam Mavi star in India's win at Wankhede
Sri Lanka won the toss and invited India to bat first in the opening T20I of the series at the Wankhede Stadium.
The pitch looked good for batting, but India managed only 162-5 in their allotted 20 overs. It seemed like the islanders would cruise to a win, but some splendid bowling performances from the Indian bowlers helped the Men in Blue win by two runs.
Debutant Shivam Mavi was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 4-22. Speaking with the host broadcasters after the game, the T20I debutant said:
"When you've played in the IPL, the nervousness is a lot less here. Hardik bhai kept talking to me throughout. He was telling me it's okay even when the boundary is scored. I was sticking to my guns, looking for wickets, and bringing the stumps into play."
Umran Malik supported Mavi to perfecion with two scalps, while Harshal Patel also bagged two wickets. The second T20I will take place on January 5 in Pune.