World Fastest Bowlers
Shoaib Akhtar, renowned as the epitome of speed in the history of cricket, holds the record for delivering the fastest ball ever bowled in the sport at an astounding speed of 161.3 km/hr. The art of bowling fast requires a unique blend of talent and extensive practice. Pace bowlers, commonly referred to as speed guns or pace spearheads, bring an unmatched level of excitement to the game with their extraordinary velocity and precision. Witnessing a fast bowler in top form is truly a spectacle on the cricket field.
Fastest Bowler in the World – 2023
Throughout the years, legendary players like Waqar Younis, Brett Lee, Allan Donald, and Shaun Tait have left batsmen dumbfounded with their sheer pace and accuracy. Presently, cricketers such as Australia’s Mitchell Starc, New Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson, South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada, and England’s Jofra Archer continue to trouble batsmen with their blistering speed in international cricket.
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Fastest Deliveries in Cricket History
| Bowler | Fastest Delivery | Country | Against | Year |
| Shoaib Akhtar | 161.3 km/hr (100.2 mph) | Pakistan | England | 2003 |
| Shaun Tait | 161.1 km/hr (100.1 mph) | Australia | England | 2010 |
| Brett Lee | 161.1 km/hr (100.1 mph) | Australia | New Zealand | 2005 |
| Jeffrey Thomson | 160.6 km/hr (99.8 mph) | Australia | West Indies | 1975 |
| Mitchell Starc | 160.4 km/hr (99.7 mph) | Australia | New Zealand | 2015 |
| Andy Roberts | 159.5 km/hr (99.1 mph) | West Indies | Australia | 1975 |
| Fidel Edwards | 157.7 km/hr (97.9 mph) | West Indies | South Africa | 2003 |
| Mitchell Johnson | 156.8 km/hr (97.4 mph) | Australia | England | 2013 |
| Mohd. Sami | 156.4 km/hr (97.1 mph) | Pakistan | Zimbabwe | 2003 |
| Shane Bond | 156.4 km/hr (97.1 mph) | New Zealand | India | 2003 |
Fastest Bowler in India – 2023
Umran Malik, the talented fast bowler from Hyderabad, has caught the attention of the cricket world by emerging as the fastest bowler in India. During the 2022 season of the Indian T20 League, Umran consistently maintained a speed of over 150 km/hr throughout the tournament. With an average speed of around 150 km/hr and numerous deliveries crossing the 150 km/hr mark, Umran Malik has rightfully claimed the title of the fastest bowler in India.
Notably, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj have showcased exceptional control and accuracy while wielding the ball. The Indian fast bowlers now possess the capability to face off against the quickest bowlers from Australia, South Africa, England, and New Zealand.
| Rank | Bowler | Fastest Delivery/Ball | Year |
| 1 | Umran Malik | 157 km/hr | 2022 |
| 2 | Irfan Pathan | 153.7 km/hr | 2007 |
| 3 | Mohammed Shami | 153.3 km/hr | 2014 |
| 4 | Jasprit Bumrah | 153.26 km/hr | 2018 |
| 5 | Navdeep Saini | 152.85 km/hr | 2019 |
Fastest Balls in the Indian T20 League
In the illustrious history of the Indian T20 League, Shaun Tait holds the record for bowling the fastest delivery, clocked at a lightning-fast 157.7 km/hr in 2011. Lockie Ferguson, on the other hand, registered the fastest delivery of the 2023 Indian T20 League season, reaching an impressive speed of 154.1 km/hr. Notably, Umran Malik stands tall as one of the fastest Indian bowlers, ranking among the top five speedsters in the league, alongside South Africa’s Anrich Nortje.
| Bowler | Fastest Ball Bowled (km/hr) | Season |
| Shaun Tait | 157.7 | 2011 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 157.3 | 2022 |
| Umran Malik | 157 | 2022 |
| Anrich Nortje | 156.2 | 2022 |
| Umran Malik | 156 | 2022 |
