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Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Fastest balls in IPL 2025 updated: Ferguson, Archer dominate list; Prasidh Krishna leads Indian pacers list
IPL 2025 fastest balls update: Despite being ruled out of the tournament indefinitely, Punjab Kings pacer Lockie Ferguson has set the speed guns ablaze in the IPL 2025 season as he leads the charts for the fastest deliveries bowled in the ongoing edition. Ferguson bowled a 153.2 kmph thunderbolt during the Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings clash earlier in the tournament. Rajasthan Royals ' Jofra Archer and Gujarat Titans ' Kagiso Rabada are the other bowlers to breach the 150-kph mark. They were later joined by Kolkata Knight Riders ' Anrich Nortje and Gujarat's Prasidh Krishna who is the only Indian bowler to hit 150 kph this season. The IPL has witnessed some of the fastest international bowlers line up for franchises across 17 editions. Australian quick Shaun Tait was recorded to have bowled the quickest ball ever in IPL history. Playing for Rajasthan Royals, Tait bowled a 157.7 delivery to Delhi Daredevils batter Aaron Finch in 2011. Incidentally, Ferguson also holds the record for the second fastest delivery ever in the IPL, with his searing 157.3 kph during the IPL 2025. Umran Malik is the only Indian to breach the 157-kph mark in IPL history. Fastest balls bowled in IPL 2025 – As of April 26, 2025 Bowler Team Speed (kph) Match Lockie Ferguson PBKS 153.2 LSG v PBKS Jofra Archer RR 152.0 GT vs RR Anrich Nortje KKR 151.6 PBKS v KKR Kagiso Rabada GT 151.6 GT v PBKS Anrich Nortje KKR 151.5 PBKS v KKR Jofra Archer RR 151.3 PBKS v RR Anrich Nortje KKR 151.2 PBKS v KKR Anrich Nortje KKR 150.6 PBKS v KKR Prasidh Krishna GT 150.6 KKR v GT Anrich Nortje KKR 149.8 PBKS v KKR Fastest balls in recorded IPL history 157.7 kph – Shaun Tait 157.3 kph – Lockie Ferguson 157.0 kph – Umran Malik 156.2 kph – Anrich Nortje 156 kph – Umran Malik 155.8 kph- Mayank Yadav
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: Will KKR & PBKS have another nail-biter and who will win tonight? Fans excited to see former captain's return to Eden Gardens
In just 11 days, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are facing off again in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. In their previous encounter, PBKS successfully defended a total of 111 in Mullanpur, and now the second leg of the clash is set to take place at Eden Gardens. This is the same venue where, last season, Shreyas Iyer captained KKR and led them to the title. It's also where the Punjab-based franchise recorded the highest-ever successful run chase in IPL history, chasing down 262 runs. Their last two meetings have seen the lowest total defended and the highest total chased in tournament history. What drama will they serve tonight? Players to watch out for Both teams have their star performers who can turn the game on its head. KKR Strengths: The team will rely on their core players — Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi — along with skipper Ajinkya Rahane to lead them to victory. If these players don't work, the whole KKR might collapse. PBKS Key Players: Captain Shreyas Iyer will be a crucial factor as he faces his former side, KKR, in tonight's fixture. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh will look to continue their solid form, while Josh Inglis is expected to make an impact, with his impressive T20I record speaking for itself. What netizens are saying Social media, especially X (formerly known as Twitter), is buzzing with fan predictions and excitement ahead of this high-stakes encounter. Many are also reflecting on past games and wondering what tonight's match will bring. One fan spoke about Shreyas Iyer's return to Eden Gardens, saying, "Shreyas Iyer, who won the IPL with KKR last season, will be playing against them at Eden Gardens as PBKS captain. A much-awaited clash of the season." Shreyas Iyer, won the IPL with KKR last season will be playing against them at Eden Gardens as PBKS Captain.A much awaited clash of this season 🤞📈 Another fan compared the two teams' situations in the IPL 2025 and wrote, "KKR has won only one home game, and PBKS has lost only one away game." KKR has won only one home game & PBKS has lost only one away game Meanwhile, one fan shared pictures of Umran Malik and commented, "Lol, even KKR player Umran Malik likes spending more time with PBKS players than with his own KKR teammates." Lol even KKR player umran malik likes spending more time with Pbks players company than his own teammates kkr players 😂😂😂 With PBKS having won the last two encounters, KKR will be hoping it's third time lucky for them. With strong opinions and predictions flying around, the KKR vs PBKS match promises to be an exciting showdown. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
News18
25-04-2025
- Sport
- News18
IPL 2025: Umran Malik Joins KKR For 'Rehab And Return To Cricket Programme'
Kolkata Knight Riders had brought in left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya as a replacement for Umran Malik. Tearaway pacer Umran Malik, who was ruled out of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, has joined the franchise for a rehab and return to cricket programme, which will continue for the remainder of the season. Ahead of IPL 2025, KKR had brought in left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya as a replacement for Malik, who was understood to be recovering from a hip injury and went through an extensive rehab at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. But ahead of KKR's match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, Malik was seen during the nets session of the defending champions, prompting calls on whether he has linked up with the team officially for IPL 2025. 'Umran Malik has joined the squad in Kolkata to continue his rehab and return to the cricket programme with KKR for the remainder of the season. He's not joining as an official playing member of the squad, but will work with the team and support staff to get back to his best," said the franchise in a statement on Friday. — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 25, 2025 Malik's last competitive game was in IPL 2024, as he was kept on the sidelines by injuries and illness since then. He was named to play in the Duleep Trophy at the start of the 2024/25 domestic season but had to pull out due to dengue, before being laid low by a hip injury. Malik, who came into the limelight in IPL 2021 when he clocked 150kph for Sunrisers Hyderabad on debut, has played eight T20Is for India and picked 11 wickets at an economy rate of 10.48. He also played 10 ODIs for India, taking 13 wickets at an economy rate of 6.54. KKR, the defending champions led by Ajinkya Rahane, are placed seventh in the points table with just three wins from eight matches and need victories in their remaining league games to have a shot at qualifying for the IPL 2025 playoffs. First Published: April 25, 2025, 19:52 IST
India Today
25-04-2025
- Sport
- India Today
IPL 2025: Injured Umran Malik joins Kolkata Knight Riders squad to continue rehab
Fast bowler Umran Malik has joined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. However, he didn't join as a player and rather, joined them as a part of his rehabilitation. KKR confirmed Umran's joining through a statement on their social media platforms.'Umran Malik has joined the squad in Kolkata to continue his rehab and 'return to cricket' programme with KKR for the remainder of the season,' KKR wrote in a not joining as an official playing member of the squad, but will work with the team and support staff to get back to his best! Welcome to the family, Umran,' KKR added.#UmranMalik has joined the squad in Kolkata to continue his rehab and 'return to cricket' programme with KKR for the remainder of the not joining as an official playing member of the squad, but will work with the team and support staff to get back to his best! KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 25, 2025 After Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) released him following the 2024 edition, Malik had joined the three-time champion for Rs 75 lakhs in the mega auction that took place in Jeddah last an injury ruled him out of the tournament. The Knight Riders roped in left-arm fast bowler Chetan Sakariya as his Malik losing his wayadvertisementAfter making his IPL debut back in 2021 for SRH, Umran had a tremendous campaign in 2022 where he picked up 22 wickets from 14 games at an economy of 9.03 with a five-wicket haul to his the speedster struggled in the 2023 and 2024 seasons after which the Orange Army let him has also played eight T20Is and 10 ODIs for India, taking 24 wickets. He also clocked around 155 kmph on a consistent basis, making him one of the fastest bowlers in the far as the Knight Riders are concerned, they are placed seventh in the table with six points and a net run rate of +0.212. Their next match is against the Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 26 at the Eden Gardens in updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Trending Reel
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: Umran Malik returns to KKR Camp for injury rehab
Umran Malik (Photo by) NEW DELHI: Indian fast bowler Umran Malik has returned to the Kolkata Knight Riders ( KKR ) setup for a "return to cricket" programme whilst continuing his rehabilitation from an injury that prevented his participation in the current Indian Premier League ( IPL ) season. KKR's official X account clarified that Umran has not joined as an official player, but rather to collaborate with the team and support staff for his recovery. KKR stated, "Umran Malik has joined the squad in Kolkata to continue his rehab and 'return to cricket' programme with KKR for the remainder of the season. He's not joining as an official playing member of the squad, but will work with the team and support staff to get back to his best! Welcome to the family, Umran." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo KKR acquired Umran at his base price of Rs 75 lakhs during last year's IPL Mega Auction. However, due to injury, the team brought in Chetan Sakariya as his replacement in March before the season commenced. Previously associated with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for four years, Umran earned recognition as 'Jammu Express' for consistently bowling at speeds exceeding 150 kmph. During his SRH tenure from 2021 to 2024, he claimed 29 wickets in 26 matches, averaging 26.62 with an economy rate of 9.39, including a best performance of 5/25. His finest IPL performance came in 2022, securing 22 wickets at an average of 20.18, with best figures of 5/25 and an economy rate of 9.03. He emerged as his team's leading wicket-taker and ranked fourth overall that season. This success led to his India debut in June 2022 against Ireland. He has since played 10 ODIs and eight T20Is, taking 13 wickets at an average of 30.69 in ODIs (best figures 3/57) and 11 wickets in T20Is at an average of 22.09 (best figures 3/48). Sachin Tendulkar at 52: Power, Pride, and a Nation's Pulse His most recent international appearance was an ODI against West Indies in July 2023, where he registered figures of 0/27 in three overs. His last competitive cricket match was an IPL fixture for SRH versus Mumbai Indians (MI) in March last year. Currently, KKR hold the seventh position in the points table with three victories and five defeats, having lost their previous match against Gujarat Titans by 39 runs. Their upcoming match is against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Saturday.
