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.
Take a look at the 10 Fastest Balls Ever Bowled in Cricket History
| Bowler | Speed (km/hr) | Speed (mph) | Country | Opponent | Year |
| Shoaib Akhtar | 161.3 | 100.2 | Pakistan | England | 2003 |
| Shaun Tait | 161.1 | 100.1 | Australia | England | 2010 |
| Brett Lee | 161.1 | 100.1 | Australia | New Zealand | 2005 |
| Jeffrey Thomson | 160.6 | 99.8 | Australia | West Indies | 1975 |
| Mitchell Starc | 160.4 | 99.7 | Australia | New Zealand | 2015 |
| Andy Roberts | 159.5 | 99.1 | West Indies | Australia | 1975 |
| Fidel Edwards | 157.7 | 97.9 | West Indies | South Africa | 2003 |
| Mitchell Johnson | 156.8 | 97.4 | Australia | England | 2013 |
| Mohd. Sami | 156.4 | 97.1 | Pakistan | Zimbabwe | 2003 |
| Shane Bond | 156.4 | 97.1 | New Zealand | India | 2003 |
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