The fifth match of the 2022 edition of the Indian Premier League is currently underway featuring the Rajasthan Royals team and the Sunrisers Hyderabad team. It is the battle between the inaugural IPL champions and the 2016 season winners at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Umran Malik was the best bowler for the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and invited the Rajasthan Royals to have a bat first. Sanju Samson’s brilliant half-century helped the Rajasthan Royals post a score of 210/6 on the board.
The speedster started with an expensive over, where he gave away 21 runs. However, he made a comeback after that and finished with figures of 2/39 in his four overs. The dismissal of Devdutt Padikkal was the highlight of the innings as Malik’s express pace bamboozled the left-handed batter.
Padikkal generally plays an opening batter, but the Rajasthan Royals sent him to bat at the number four position. Commenting on his innings after scoring 41 runs on RR debut, Padikkal told IPLT20.com:
“Definitely a first-time experience for me in the IPL. I was just looking to back myself, trust my abilities and express myself. (How’s it been in the new franchise?) They’ve been very welcoming – it’s a loveable franchise and everyone has made me feel at home.”
Twitterati praise Umran Malik for his express pace bowling
Here is the video of Umran rattling the stumps of Devdutt Padikkal, followed by the Twitter reactions to it:
Keep an eye out for Umran Malik this season. Serious pace bowling talent
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) March 29, 2022
Umran malik cleaned up paddikal!!😊 Sheer pace bowling.#IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/28eAdGK1qW
— Ashmin Aryal (@AryalAshmin) March 29, 2022
How was that ball from #UmranMalik to Devdutt Padikkal? #IPL2022 #SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/0PwEH9YR7d
— Mohsin Kamal (@64MohsinKamal) March 29, 2022
After conceding 21 runs in the first over, Umran Malik made a good comeback to finish with the figures of 2/39, including wickets of Jos Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal #IPL2022 #SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/6yZBrJMGrC
— Kashmir Sports Watch (@Ksportswatch) March 29, 2022
Ladies and gentlemen this is Umran Malik – Fire. pic.twitter.com/S1okqHaz4Y
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 29, 2022
Ravi Shastri said, “Umran Malik has to be in the mix for India team. He’s going to be a superstar whenever he’s ready for higher levels”.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 29, 2022
Umran Malik, absolutely stunning delivery!! He totally deceived Devdutt Padikkal, he departs for a brilliant 41 in 29 balls.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 29, 2022
Hands up those who think Umran Malik needs to be looked after. 150kph? Wow. Wheels. #RRVSRH
— Rahul Puri (@rahulpuri) March 29, 2022
Umran Malik is so exciting. He has raw pace which can’t be learnt. Now it is upto coaches and captains to make him special.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 29, 2022
Serious Pace…. #umranmalik
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 29, 2022
