Top 10 Fastest Balls Ever Bowled in Cricket History

Cricket, a game of skill and strategy, has always been thrilling, but some moments leave us awestruck! The fastest balls ever bowled in cricket history are a testament to the pace bowlers’ incredible talent and hard work. Let’s dive into the top 10 fastest deliveries that have left batsmen stunned and fans amazed!

10. Shane Bond – 156.4 km/h (97.18 mph)

Shane Bond, a famous New Zealand fast bowler, was known for his very fast and accurate bowling. He threw the ninth-fastest ball ever in cricket, reaching an impressive speed of 156.4 km/h (97.26 mph) in a game against India in 2003.

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9. Mohd. Sami – 156.4 km/h (97.18 mph)

Mohammad Sami is famous for his fast bowling and quick arm action. He’s one of the fastest bowlers in cricket and once threw a ball at 164 km/h (101.9 mph) in a One Day International match, which is the fastest ever recorded.

8. Mitchell Johnson – 156.8 km/h (97.49 mph)

Mitchell Johnson, famous in Australian cricket, was known for his fast left-arm bowling and swinging deliveries. He bowled the eighth-fastest ball in cricket history at 156.8 km/h (97.49 mph) against England in 2013.

7. Fidel Edwards – 157.7 km/h (97.94 mph)

Fidel Edwards, known for his fast and accurate bowling, threw the seventh-fastest ball in cricket history at 157.7 km/h (97.94 mph) during a 2003 match against South Africa. This performance made him one of the fastest bowlers from the West Indies.

6. Andy Roberts – 159.5 km/h (99.12 mph)

Andy Roberts, known for his dangerous bouncers and very fast bowling, was one of the quickest bowlers of his time. In 1975, he bowled the sixth-fastest ball ever recorded in cricket, reaching 159.5 km/h (99.12 mph) in a game against Australia.

5. Mitchell Starc – 160.4 km/h (99.57 mph)

Mitchell Starc, an Australian fast bowler known for his fast left-arm deliveries, threw the fifth-fastest ball ever recorded in cricket at 160.4 km/h (99.57 mph) during a 2015 match against New Zealand. This performance showed he is a top player in modern cricket.

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4. Jeff Thomson – 160.6 km/h (99.66 mph)

Jeff Thomson, famous for his super-fast and aggressive bowling, bowled the fourth-fastest ball ever recorded in cricket at 160.6 km/h (99.66 mph) during a 1975 match against the West Indies.

3. Brett Lee – 161.1 km/h (100.14 mph)

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee was known for his aggressive style and incredible speed. In a 2005 game against New Zealand, he bowled the second-fastest ball ever recorded in cricket, reaching 161.1 km/h (100.14 mph).

2. Shaun Tait – 161.1 km/h (100.14 mph)

Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait was famous for his incredibly fast and accurate deliveries. In a 2010 match against England, he bowled the third-fastest ball ever recorded in cricket, reaching 161.1 km/h (100.14 mph).

1. Shoaib Akhtar – 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph)

Shoaib Akhtar, also known as the ‘Rawalpindi Express,’ is the fastest bowler in cricket history. He reached a speed of 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) during the 2003 ICC World Cup. Famous for his incredible speed, he was known for making top batsmen nervous with his fast deliveries.

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