Umran Malik’s ball, which was also the match’s quickest, reached a speed gun reading of 155kph during his session. India was able to get rid of the dangerous Shanaka thanks to Umran’s thunderbolt, who was caught by Yuzvendra Chahal at extra cover for 45 off 27 balls.
With a thrilling two-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I on Tuesday in Mumbai, Team India got off to a good start in the new year. Hardik Pandya was in charge of the team. In the match, Shivam Mavi, who was playing for the first time for India, stood out as the player to watch, taking four wickets and only allowing 22 runs to be scored in his four overs.
As a result of Mavi’s efforts, India was able to put Sri Lanka on the back foot from the outset of the 163- run chase. He took a wicket in each of his first two overs.
Not only that, but Mavi was as good in his comeback period, giving India a key breakthrough in the form of Wanindu Hasaranga, who was working on a rescue act for the visitors with Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka. Maheesh Theekshana was then struck out by Mavi in his final over.
Malik’s achievement
Umran Malik, who once again astounded the crowd with his furious pace, was a particularly strong supporter of Mavi among his peers. With two wickets under his belt and 27 runs let up in his four overs, the pace sensation returned.
India was able to get rid of the dangerous Shanaka thanks to Umran’s thunderbolt, who was caught by Yuzvendra Chahal at extra cover for 45 off 27 balls.
With Malik’s astounding achievement, he broke Jasprit Bumrah’s record for the fastest time. Indian pacers. The maximum speed that Bumrah has yet to reach is 153.36 kph. The pacer, who was selected for the Sri Lanka ODIs on Tuesday, is followed by Mohammed Shami (153.3 kph), Navdeep Saini, and (152.85 kph).
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