In a stark reminder of his ongoing slump, Umran Malik endured a pounding in the DY Patil T20 Cup. Playing for Tata Sports Club versus Mumbai Customs on February 25, the right-arm speedster surrendered 59 runs across two overs, highlighted by a 36-run second over that will haunt him.
Breaking down the infamous 13th over: a single opened it, followed by Rugved’s four and no-ball six. Free hit spared, but More ravaged with six and four (10 runs). A wide and no-ball led to Sachin’s free-hit four (invalid), ending with a six. Over’s tally: 36.
Mumbai Customs sealed victory in 16 overs, driven by More’s 101-run knock off 46 balls. IPL 2026 franchise KKR must be sweating – Mustafizur gone, Harshit Rana injured, and now Umran faltering.
From IPL 2022 heroics – 22 wickets for SRH in 14 games, India debut (10 ODIs, 8 T20Is last in 2023) – to this. Domestic and IPL inconsistencies have cost him his spot. Experts wonder if raw pace alone suffices without control.
Umran’s path to redemption demands technical tweaks and mental fortitude.