IPL 2022: Flop Indian XI from IPL Week 7
Gujarat Titans seal a playoff spot while Lucknow Super Giants are still in the top two reckoning.
9. Umran Malik
Umran Malik has been the talk of the town in IPL 2022 bowling consistently over speeds of 150kmph. His five wicket haul against Gujarat Titans showed he can bowl the right lengths and be a wicket taker as well.
However, Umran Malik hasn’t been able to curb the run scoring off late. Williamson has used him after the powerplay this season and despite more fielders outside the circle, the ball has flown off the blade from his deliveries. His line and length hasn’t helped either. Batsman have used the shorter boundary on most grounds along with the pace of the ball to score some quick runs off the Kashmir pacer.
Against RCB, Umran Malik was once again introduced in the 8th over after the powerplay was finished. Skipper Faf Du Plessis took a special liking to the pace of Umran Malik as he hit three fours and a six to make it 20 off his very first over. Williamson decided it was not his night and gave him only two overs which didn’t result in any wickets for the third consecutive match.
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