Fastest Balls In Cricket History

Mitchell Starc and Shoaib Akhtar (Source:@saifalikhan067, x.com and @shoaib100mph,x.com)

Fast bowling is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling elements of cricket, where explosive pace and pinpoint precision collide to create electrifying moments that attract the crowd's passion. Throughout the rich history of the sport, numerous bowlers have fearlessly shattered records, unleashing some of the fastest deliveries ever seen on the pitch. 

These extraordinary feats of speed have not only transformed the landscape of the game but have also highlighted the remarkable skill these cricketers. In this article, let's take a look at the top 5 fastest balls in international cricket history. 

5. Mitchell Starc – 160.4 km/h

Mitchell Starc is fifth in the list (Source:@saifalikhan067)

Mitchell Starc has earned a reputation as one of the most respected and renowned bowlers in modern cricket. During a thrilling match against New Zealand in 2015, Starc achieved a remarkable feat by delivering a ball at an astonishing speed of 160.4 km/h (99.57 mph), marking it as the fifth-fastest delivery in the history of cricket. 

4. Jeff Thomson – 160.6 km/h 

Jeff Thomson is fourth in the list (Source:@allsportxx,x.com)

Jeff Thomson was celebrated for his extraordinary speed and ferocious bowling technique. His most notable achievement came in 1975 against the West Indies, where he unleashed an astonishing delivery that reached the speed of 160.6 km/h, making it the fourth-fastest ball ever recorded. 

3. Shaun Tait – 161.1 km/h 

Shaun Tait bowled the second-fasted delivery (Source:@saifalikhan067)

Australian speedster Shaun Tait, known for his explosive pace and pinpoint accuracy, etched his name in cricket history with the second-fastest delivery ever bowled. In 2010 match against England, he unleashed a blistering ball that clocked in at 161.1 km/h and it is still ranked as the second-fastest delivery in the game's history.

2. Brett Lee – 161.1 km/h

Brett Lee bowled the third-fastest delivery (Source:@ganeshv1511,x.com)

Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, renowned for his fiery pace and aggressive approach, made his mark in cricket history by bowling the third-fastest delivery ever recorded. In 2005, against New Zealand, Brett Lee bowled at the speed of 161.1 km/h. The Australian pacer was known for his explosive pace and relentless bowling style, with sheer speed and aggression. 

 1.Shoaib Akhtar – 161.3 km/h 

Shoaib Akhtar bowled the fastest ball in cricket history in WC 2003 [Source: @shoaib100mph/X@shoaib100mph/X]

The first name in this list is Shoaib Akhtar, also known as ‘Rawalpindi Express'.He etched his name in the history books when he bowled the fastest delivery ever recorded, that is staggering 161.3 km/h, during the ICC World Cup 2003. The Pakistan pacer, renowned for his blistering pace and intimidating presence, reached this remarkable milestone against England in Cape Town. 

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