Shoaib Akhtar – 161.3 km/h
Shoaib Akhtar holds the record for the fastest delivery in cricket, clocking in at 161.3 km/h against England during the 2003 World Cup. Known as the “Rawalpindi Express,” the Pakistani speedster took 178 Test wickets and 247 ODI wickets from 1997 to 2011.
Brett Lee – 161.1 km/h
Brett Lee, the former Australian pacer, delivered his fastest ball at 161.1 km/h during a match against New Zealand in Napier in 2005. He was a key player in Australia’s successful World Cup campaigns in 2003 and 2007, amassing 310 Test wickets and 280 ODI wickets.
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Shaun Tait – 161.1 km/h
Shaun Tait, another Australian fast bowler, reached a speed of 161.1 km/h against England. Known for his performances in One Day Internationals, Tait took 62 ODI wickets between 2005 and 2016.
Jeff Thomson – 160.6 km/h
Jeff Thomson, one of Australia’s legendary fast bowlers, recorded a speed of 160.6 km/h. Playing between 1972 and 1985, he took 200 Test wickets and 55 ODI wickets. Thomson was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2016.
Mitchell Starc – 160.4 km/h
Mitchell Starc, another Australian, bowled at a speed of 160.4 km/h. A crucial player in Australia’s 2015 World Cup success, Starc has taken 244 wickets in 55 Tests, 178 wickets in 107 ODIs, and 43 wickets in 28 T20Is since his debut in 2010.
Andy Roberts – 159.5 km/h
Sir Andy Roberts from the West Indies was known for his blistering pace and tricky bouncers, delivering his fastest ball at 159.5 km/h. He took 202 Test wickets and 87 ODI wickets in his illustrious career.
Fidel Edwards – 157.7 km/h
Fidel Edwards, also from the West Indies, reached a speed of 157.7 km/h against South Africa in 2003. He concluded his career with 165 Test wickets and 60 ODI wickets.
Mitchell Johnson – 156.8 km/h
Mitchell Johnson, another fast Australian bowler, delivered his fastest ball at 156.8 km/h against England in 2013. Johnson took 313 Test wickets, 239 ODI wickets, and 38 T20I wickets and also contributed with the bat, scoring one century and eleven fifties in Test cricket.
Mohammad Sami – 156.4 km/h
Pakistan’s Mohammad Sami bowled his fastest ball at 156.4 km/h against Zimbabwe in 2003. Sami’s career includes 85 Test wickets, 121 ODI wickets, and 21 T20I wickets.
Shane Bond – 156.4 km/h
New Zealand’s Shane Bond recorded his fastest delivery at 156.4 km/h. Despite frequent injuries, Bond showcased his brilliance by taking 87 Test wickets, 147 ODI wickets, and 25 T20I wickets.
These bowlers have made significant impacts in the history of cricket with their speed and accuracy, making the game fascinating to watch.
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