Pakistan pacer Ihsanullah has sent a warning message to Indian pacer Umran Malik that he will try to bowl faster than his record 157 kph delivery and will try to go past the 160 kph in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL 2023).
Ihsanullah, 20, made his PSL debut for the Multan Sultans and made quite an impression picking 5/12 which included the pried wicket of opposition captain Sarfaraz Ahmed as well. The quick recorded speeds of 150kph+ during his first over of the match and bowled quick and regularly across his four overs.
Following the game, former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq – who was also part of the interim selection committee that picked Ihsanullah in the squad for New Zealand Tests – made a huge claim on the pacer. The former all-rounder said that Ihsanullah has the potential to break the 160kph barrier.
I Will Try To Break Umran Malik’s Record Of 157 Kph- Ihsanullah
Indian pacer Umran Malik has been like a fresh wave of air in Indian cricket as he burst onto the scene in the IPL 2021 for Sunrisers Hyderabad but showcased his full potential in the IPL 2022 where he constantly bowled over 150 kph and even picked a five-wicket haul against Gujarat Titans.
He picked 18 wickets in a scintillating bowling performance in the IPL 2022 and also bowled the fastest ball by an Indian in the IPL his performance led to him making his India debut in T20Is and ODIs as well.
Last month, Umran broke the Indian record for the fastest delivery when he recorded 156kph during the second ODI of the series against Sri Lanka. The fast bowler remains an integral part of the Indian team in the limited-overs formats and continues to draw attention from fans worldwide for his fierce pace.
He is being compared to the Pakistan sensation Ihsanullah and the Pakistan pacer has made a bold claim on his Indian rival, Umran Malik, as he reacted to Razzaq’s remark.
“Inshallah, koshish karunga. Umran Malik ne jo 157kph pe ball kiya hai, main koshish karunga uss se upar karunga. Umran Malik se upar karunga, 160 karunga. (God willing, I will try. Umran Malik had recorded 157kph, I will try to break his record. I will be aiming for the 160kph mark),” Ihsanullah said.
Ihsanullah has picked 12 wickets in four matches so far in the PSL, the most so far in this edition of the tournament.