Mohammed Siraj's '181.6 KPH' Delivery Excluded; Here Are Fastest Balls In Cricket History

Not Siraj, Shoaib Akhtar has bowled fastest ball in cricket [Source: @Vipintiwari952/X, @ICC/X]

On Friday, experienced fast bowler Mohammed Siraj surprised everyone when one of his deliveries clocked a whopping 181.6 KPH during Australia's first innings in the ongoing Adelaide Test against India. However, it was clearly a technical error and eventually found out as the game progressed. 

Meanwhile, the event led to Siraj's entry into several memes that started to galore on social media before stumps on day 1. Simultaneously, the incident sparked debates and discussions regarding the fastest deliveries in cricket history. 

So, as fans are puzzled about the fastest balls recorded in the history of the game, here's a list of the same to resolve the query. 

Fastest Balls Recorded In Cricket History

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Therefore, as shown in the above list, Pakistan's Shoaib Akhtar is the fastest bowler recorded, having clocked a 161.3 kph delivery in the 2003 World Cup match against England. Unsurprisingly, the list contains five players from Australia, signifying the country's tendency to produce genuinely quick bowlers from time to time. 

Siraj In Focus As India Eye Comeback On Day 2

Regarding the Adelaide Test, India put up a disappointing batting performance, being bundled out for 180 runs in the first innings. Although Jasprit Bumrah bowled beautifully yet again, Siraj was underwhelming with respect to his line and length under the lights. 

So, as the visitors eye a comeback in the Test match, the eyes will be on Siraj, as the fast bowler would be keen to regain his mojo. The second day starts at 9.30 am IST, and Australia will resume their first innings from 86 for one, with Labuschagne and McSweeney batting in the middle. 

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