WATCH | Umran Malik breaks Jasprit Bumrah's record, turns match with 155kph delivery to dismiss Sri Lanka captain

Pacer Umran Malik clocked 155kph, the fastest ball of the match, helped India to dismiss the in-form Shanaka, who was caught by Yuzvendra Chahal at extra cover for 45 off 27 balls.

NewsBharati    04-Jan-2023 11:50:44 AM
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Mumbai, Jan 4: The Hardik Pandya-led India & Co secured a thrilling two-run victory over Sri Lanka in the 1st T20I in Mumbai on Tuesday.
 
Shivam Mavi, who made his India debut in the clash, emerged as the star of the show, scalping four wickets and conceding just 22 runs in his four-over quota. Apart from him, in the death overs, Deepak Hooda scored 41 runs off 23 balls hitting four sixes while Axar Patel scored 31 off 20 balls.
 
Umran Malik breaks record, turns match with 155kph delivery to dismiss Sri Lanka captain
Amid this, the pace sensation - Umran Malik was seen creating history with his speed. He picked up two wickets and conceded 27 runs in his four overs. During his spell, Umran also clocked 155kph on the speed gun, which was also the fastest ball of the match.
 
This delivery by Umran helped India get rid of the dangerous Shanaka, who was caught by Yuzvendra Chahal at extra cover for 45 off 27 balls.
 
His incredible feat saw him eclipse Jasprit Bumrah's record for clocking the highest speed among Indian pacers. Bumrah's highest speed to be recorded so far stands at 153.36 kph. The pacer, who was included for the Sri Lanka ODIs on Tuesday, is followed by Mohammed Shami (153.3 kph), Navdeep Saini (152.85 kph).
 
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