Today we are going to study the life and journey of Umran Malik, who made his domestic T20 debut in 2021 and quickly rose to fame as one of the fastest bowlers India has ever produced. Through his exceptional talent, he has brought Jammu and Kashmir into the limelight of the cricketing world. Dive into this biography and explore Umran Malik’s fastest ball, stats, family background, recent matches, IPL journey, debut details, and more (updated till August 2025).
Umran Malik: Fastest Bowler of Indian Cricket Team
Umran Malik is a prominent Indian cricketer who has represented India in ODIs and T20Is. Known as a right-arm express pacer, he made his international debut in June 2022 against Ireland. He was born on November 22, 1999, in Gujjar Nagar, Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir).
He made his T20 debut for Jammu and Kashmir in January 2021, while his List A debut came in February 2021. By late 2021, his raw pace caught the selectors’ eyes during IPL matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Umran Malik’s Fastest Balls
Here is the list of Umran Malik’s fastest deliveries in professional cricket:
| Date | Team | Speed | Opposition |
| May 5, 2022 | Hyderabad | 157 km/h | Delhi |
| May 5, 2022 | Hyderabad | 156 km/h | Delhi |
| May 1, 2022 | Hyderabad | 154 km/h | Chennai |
| April 11, 2022 | Hyderabad | 153.3 km/h | Gujarat |
| April 9, 2022 | Hyderabad | 153.1 km/h | Chennai |
| Oct 6, 2021 | Hyderabad | 153 km/h | Bangalore |
| April 27, 2022 | Hyderabad | 152.9 km/h | Gujarat |
| April 17, 2022 | Hyderabad | 152.6 km/h | Punjab |
| April 4, 2022 | Hyderabad | 152.4 km/h | Lucknow |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Hyderabad | 152 km/h | Mumbai |
👉 Till 2025, his top recorded delivery remains 157 km/h, bowled during IPL 2022 against Delhi Capitals. He is still regarded as India’s fastest bowler, though not yet breaking Shoaib Akhtar’s world record (161.3 km/h).
Umran Malik’s Career Stats (As of August 2025)
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ |
| ODI | 14 | 512 | 589 | 17 | 3/57 | 34.64 | 6.90 |
| T20I | 10 | 228 | 274 | 14 | 3/48 | 19.57 | 7.20 |
| FC | 14 | 1120 | 642 | 42 | 4/12 | 28.85 | 3.45 |
| List A | 18 | 702 | 814 | 25 | 3/57 | 32.56 | 6.95 |
| T20 | 68 | 1470 | 1984 | 82 | 5/25 | 24.20 | 8.09 |
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | Ct |
| ODI | 14 | 27 | 12* | 9.00 | 64.28 | 3 |
| T20I | 10 | 12 | 5* | 6.00 | 75.00 | 2 |
| FC | 14 | 87 | 18 | 7.90 | 44.00 | 6 |
| List A | 18 | 29 | 11 | 6.42 | 58.00 | 5 |
| T20 | 68 | 65 | 19* | 7.22 | 100.5 | 12 |
(Stats updated till August 2025)
Recent Matches (2024–2025)
- SRH vs MI – 2 April 2025, Hyderabad – IPL 2025
- J&K vs Puducherry – 9 Feb 2024, Puducherry – Ranji Trophy
- J&K vs Uttarakhand – 2 Feb 2024, Jammu – Ranji Trophy
- India vs Australia – Nov 2024, Bengaluru – T20I
- India vs Sri Lanka – Jan 2025, Mumbai – ODI
Age & Physical Appearance
- Date of Birth: 22 Nov 1999
- Age (2025): 25 years
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Height: 5’9” (175 cm)
- Weight: 70 kg
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Natural Black
Family Support in His Cricket Journey
Umran hails from a humble background in Jammu. His father, Abdul Rashid Malik, sells fruits, while his mother is a homemaker. He also has two elder sisters. Despite financial struggles, his parents supported his cricket dream wholeheartedly.
His journey is seen as an inspiration for aspiring cricketers from Jammu and Kashmir, proving that raw talent can shine even without elite training facilities.
Early Struggles & Discovery
From childhood, Umran loved cricket and played in tennis-ball tournaments. His pace impressed locals, and he was later spotted during U-19 trials in Jammu. Interestingly, he didn’t bowl with a real leather cricket ball until he was 17.
His discovery story is linked to local cricketer Surinder Singh, who encouraged him during early trials. From there, his rise was rapid—moving from U-19 cricket to IPL nets and eventually to Team India.
Debut Matches
Domestic Debut
- FC: Nov 23, 2021 – India A vs South Africa A at Bloemfontein
- List A: Feb 27, 2021 – Bengal vs J&K at Kolkata
- T20: Jan 18, 2021 – Railways vs J&K at Alur
International Debut
- ODI: Nov 25, 2022 – vs New Zealand at Auckland
- T20I: Jun 26, 2022 – vs Ireland at Dublin
IPL Journey & Price History
Umran was first picked as a net bowler for SRH in 2021, later making his debut on Oct 3, 2021 vs KKR. His fiery pace made headlines, and SRH retained him year after year.
IPL Price History:
- 2021 – ₹20 lakh (SRH)
- 2022 – ₹4 crore (SRH)
- 2023 – ₹4 crore (SRH)
- 2024 – ₹4 crore (SRH)
- 2025 – ₹6.5 crore (SRH)
He remains a key bowler for SRH in IPL 2025, with his raw pace being their biggest weapon.
Notable IPL Moments
- Debut Spell (2021): Bowled five consecutive deliveries at 150+ km/h vs RCB.
- Five-Wicket Haul (2022): 5/25 against Gujarat Titans.
- Fastest Delivery (2022–2023): Clocked 157 km/h vs Delhi Capitals.
- IPL 2024: Picked 12 wickets in 9 matches, economy 8.6.
- IPL 2025 (till Aug): Has 14 wickets in 10 matches, emerging as SRH’s strike bowler again.
Net Worth & Income (2025)
- Estimated Net Worth: ₹10 crore INR (approx. $1.2 million)
- BCCI Salary: Around ₹1 crore annually (Grade C Contract in 2025).
- IPL Salary: ₹6.5 crore (SRH, 2025).
- Brand Deals: Collaborations with Thums Up, Puma India, and a few regional brands.
Social Media Presence
- Instagram: 2.1 million followers (as of Aug 2025)
- Twitter (X): 42k followers
- Facebook: Active with fan engagement posts
FAQs About Umran Malik
Q1. What is Umran Malik’s height?
He is 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Q2. What is Umran Malik’s fastest ball?
His fastest ball recorded is 157 km/h (2022 IPL).
Q3. What is Umran Malik’s net worth in 2025?
Around ₹10 crore INR.
Q4. Is Umran Malik married?
As of August 2025, Umran is unmarried and keeps his personal life private.
Refresh Date: August 22, 2025