[1] He plays for Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League and Jammu and Kashmir in domestic cricket.

[2][3] In April 2021, Malik was selected as one of three net bowlers for 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

[4] On 3 October 2021, he made his debut in the IPL, against Kolkata Knight Riders, during the 49th match of 2021 Indian Premier League.

[5][6] He gained attention during the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore, when he bowled five balls in a row at more than 150 kmph.

[11][12] On 27 April 2022, in the 2022 Indian Premier League match against the Gujarat Titans, Malik took his first five-wicket haul in Twenty20 cricket.