PBKS vs SRH: Umran Malik after tremendous quick spell in opposition to Punjab Kings – Nice to play on this warmth

Umran Malik picked up 4 wickets for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) of their match in opposition to the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday, April 17.

Umran Malik of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Courtesy: BCCI/PTI

HIGHLIGHTSMalik grew to become solely the fourth bowler to get a maiden within the final over of an IPL inningsMalik picked up 4 essential wickets in opposition to PBKSMalik was additionally on a hat-trick within the final over

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Umran Malik breathed hearth through the match in opposition to the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday, April 17 on the Dr. Dy Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai. The Young Turk bowled brilliantly within the dying overs and completed with stupendous figures of 4-1-28-4. He additionally grew to become the fourth bowler to bowl a maiden within the twentieth over within the IPL.

The pacer began the over with the wicket of Odean Smith, who skied one. Thereafter, the speedster castled Rahul Chahar and Vaibhav Arora to seek out himself on a hat-trick. PBKS, led by Shikhar Dhawan, did decide up a wicket on the following ball, however it got here by means of a run-out.

Malik, who made his IPL debut within the UAE final season, mentioned that he enjoys bowling in scorching warmth and is accustomed to taking part in in such situations. He additionally talked about specializing in his line and size, and techniques whereas bowling to the PBKS batters.

‘Full and straight’

“Needs some time (to realise what he’s done). In Jammu, it usually gets to 47 or 48 degrees, so it doesn’t matter (the heat), it’s actually nice to play in this heat. I think I have got my line and length better over the last few days. The plan was to keep it full and straight, and in that channel just outside off,” Malik was quoted as saying.

Umran can be one of many three wickets to bowl a maiden within the final over through the first innings of an IPL match. Irfan Pathan and Jaydev Unadkat are the opposite two bowlers to the milestone.

Malik’s brilliance made certain SRH restricted the Punjab-based crew to 151. Apart from his wickets within the final over, the pacer additionally removed Jitesh Sharma. Bhuvneshwar Kumar lent him apt help, choosing up three wickets for 22 runs.