Ruturaj Gaikwad and Umran Malik : Highlights of Super Sunday

He delivered one of the most incredible performances of his IPL career thus far. In addition, Umran Malik has created a unique record in his name. He is the only player in the IPL who has done so.

First-ever 20th over maiden in the first inning

Umran Malik has been in command with his blazing balls ahead of the clash of Sunrisers Hyderabad with Punjab Kings. The Kashmiri bowler bowled a 20th over maiden against PBKS, which included three wickets and a run-out wicket. The record seems unbelievable and shows how great a bowler he has become. Umran Malik not only bowled a maiden final over of the first inning but also took three crucial wickets for the team. The over commenced with a dot ball. He trapped Odean Smith with a slower one at the back of a good length to catch it himself. The third ball, too, went for a dot. The fourth and fifth ball of the over witnessed Rahul Chahar and Vaibhav Arora getting bowled out. He beautifully used his pace to clatter the stumps. And the ball brought a run-out wicket of Arshdeep Singh to fold Punjab Kings for 151.

“To watch him bowl at 150 clicks an hour consistently is super exciting, not just for me but for everyone watching the game at home or in the stadium. It’s not great to face, but it’s super exciting,” said SRH bowling coach Dale Steyn

Earlier in the IPL, Irfan Pathan and Jaydev Unadkat had bowled the 20th over maiden, but they accomplished this feat in the second innings of the match. On the other hand, the young fellow, Umran Malik, has delivered the first innings’ maiden and a total of four wickets for just 28 runs. The youngster was declared Player of the Match for his impeccable spell against Kings.

The much-needed Comeback of Ruturaj Gaikwad

The much-needed comeback of Ruturaj Gaikwad was seen today against the Gujarat Titans as he made 73 crucial runs off just 48 balls, which made it possible for Chennai Super Kings to post a phenomenal target of 170, which was good considering the pitch. 

Poor start of the season

Ruturaj Gaikwad had a poor start to the IPL 2022 season, being dismissed for a duck against Kolkata Knight Riders. Before today’s match, in the last five innings, Gaikwad had scored only 35 runs. Ruturaj’s poor record was a significant concern for the management, as Chennai Super Kings had only won just one of their first five games. But they backed the player and eventually got to see the result today.

The highest scorer of the IPL 2021

After hitting 635 runs in the IPL 2021, Ruturaj Gaikwad was awarded the Orange Cap. He averaged 45.35, had a total of 1 hundred and four fifties, and was vital for the success of Chennai Super Kings last season. He was their key player last year, and it seems like he is back in form for the yellow army when they needed him the most.