Umran Malik bowls fiery spell on ODI debut: Details
What's the story
Umran Malik bowled a fiery spell on his much-awaited ODI debut against New Zealand in the opener of the three-match series.
The right-arm speedster bowled with venom and returned with 2/66 in 10 overs.
Notably, the home side chased down 307 at the Eden Park in Auckland, clinching the series opener by seven wickets.
Here we look at Umran's performance.
Context
Why does this story matter?
NZ skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and invited India to bat first.
The visitors embraced the challenge and posted 306/7.
Interestingly, Umran didn't get the new ball as he was introduced in the 11th over.
Though he was expensive, the pacer took two wickets.
While Umran constantly clocked over 145 kmph, he touched the 150-kmph mark on a few occasions.
Performance
Two crucial wickets for Umran Malik
Umran's maiden ODI victim was opener Devon Conway, who was dismissed for a 42-ball 24.
The southpaw went for a booming drive but only managed to get a faint outside edge. Wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant did the rest.
Umran then dismissed Daryl Mitchell for 11.
The latter miscued a shot and found Deepak Hooda at deep point.
The speedster, however, leaked runs toward the end.
Information
A look at his List A career
Interestingly, Umran had played just three List A games before earning his maiden ODI cap. He scalped just two wickets in those contests, conceding runs at 6.4. He would be determined to enhance his numbers in the international arena.
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Umran Malik's feat in IPL
Umran, who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad, holds the record of delivering the fastest ball in the Indian Premier League history by an Indian. He clocked 157 kmph against Delhi Capitals earlier this year. It was also the second-fastest delivery of the entire IPL 2022 season.
Summary
How did the match pan out?
India posted 306/7 after being asked to bat first in Auckland.
While openers Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan got India off to a brilliant start, Shreyas Iyer went big toward the end.
Lockie Ferguson (3/59) was the pick of the NZ bowlers.
In reply, Kane Williamson (94*) and Tom Latham (245*) led NZ's chase with brilliant knocks. NZ crossed the line in 47.1 overs.