Umran Malik IPL



Umran Malik IPL [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Umran Malik IPL [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler, took the cricketing world by storm with his raw pace and ability to clock speeds over 150 km/h consistently. Hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, he rose to prominence during the IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad, impressing with his fiery spells. 

His breakthrough performances earned him a spot in the Indian national team, where he showcased his express speed on the international stage. 

While his pace remains his biggest weapon, he continues to work on accuracy and variations. As one of India's most exciting fast-bowling prospects, Umran is seen as a future star in world cricket.

Umran Malik IPL career​

Umran Malik made his IPL debut with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2021 as a replacement player. His evident pace soon made him one of the most thrilling fast bowlers in the competition. 

During the IPL 2022 season, he impressed everyone with his raw pace, consistently reaching speeds above 150 km/h and taking 22 wickets in 14 games, for which he was awarded the Emerging Player of the Season award.

He continued with SRH in 2023, but his performances dipped, leading to him being benched for several games. Ahead of the 2025 IPL season, he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) during the mega auction.

IPL SeasonsTeams
2021-2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad
2025-presentKolkata Knight Riders

Umran Malik IPL Team

Umran Malik IPL Team [Source: @Rokte_Amarr_KKR/X.com]Umran Malik IPL Team [Source: @Rokte_Amarr_KKR/X.com]

As of the 2025 IPL season, Umran Malik was contracted to play for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). He was sold to KKR for a marginal price of INR 75 lakh. However, unfortunately, due to an injury sustained prior to the tournament, he has been ruled out for the entire season. KKR then named left-arm seamer Chetan Sakariya as his replacement for the season.

Umran Malik IPL salary

Umran Malik IPL Price [Source: @KnightsVibe/X.com]Umran Malik IPL Price [Source: @KnightsVibe/X.com]

​In the IPL 2025 mega auction, speedster Umran Malik was acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for his base price of INR 75 lakh. This acquisition came after Malik was released by the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), the team he had represented from 2021 to 2024. 

Unfortunately, an injury ruled him out of the season, leading KKR to sign left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya as his replacement, also for INR 75 lakh. 

IPL Seasons
Teams
Price
2021-2024Sunrisers HyderabadINR 4 crore
2025-presentKolkata Knight RidersINR 75 Lakh

Umran Malik IPL Stats

Umran Malik IPL Records [Source: @cricmawa/X.com]Umran Malik IPL Records [Source: @cricmawa/X.com]

Matches
Wickets
Economy
Best Figues
26299.395/25 v GT

Umran Malik’s best IPL season came in 2022 when he was playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The fiery pacer impressed everyone with his raw pace.

In that season, he picked up 22 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 20.18 and an economy of 9.03. His standout performance came against Gujarat Titans (GT), where he grabbed a five-wicket haul (5/25). Umran’s remarkable season earned him the Emerging Player of the Year award.

FAQs: Umran Malik IPL

Q.1. Which team is Umran Malik on in the IPL?

Ans. Known for his raw pace, Umran Malik was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2025. 

Q.2. Is Umran Malik playing IPL 2025?

Ans. No, Umran Malik didn’t play in the IPL 2025 season due to a hip fracture. He was replaced by Chetan Sakariya in the KKR squad. 

Q.3. What is the average bowling speed of Umran Malik?

Ans. According to publicly available data, Umran Malik's average bowling speed is around 150 km/h, which makes the J&K bowler one of the fastest bowlers in contemporary cricket. 

Q.4. What is the salary of Umran Malik in IPL 2025?

Ans. Umran Malik was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for 75 lakh in the IPL 2025 auction. However, he missed the entire season due to an injury.