Fastest Delivery in cricket history


Here are the top five fastest bowlers and balls in the history of cricket


Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan):161.3 km/h (100.23 mph)

Shoaib Akhtar Known as the "Rawalpindi Express," Shoaib Akhtar is considered one of the fastest bowlers ever. He regularly clocked speeds above 150 km/h (93 mph), and his fastest recorded delivery was 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) against England in the 2003 World Cup.



Brett Lee (Australia): 161.1 km/h (100.14 mph)

Brett Lee was known for his express pace during his career. He consistently bowled above 150 km/h (93 mph) and touched speeds close to 160 km/h (99 mph) on several occasions. His fastest recorded delivery was 161.1 km/h (100.14 mph) against New Zealand in 2005.


Shaun Tait (Australia): 160 km/h (99 mph)

Shaun Tait was known for his extreme pace and aggressive style. He regularly bowled above 150 km/h (93 mph) and reached speeds of 160 km/h (99 mph) during his career. While his fastest recorded delivery is debated, he is believed to have touched speeds around 160.7 km/h (99.95 mph).



Mitchell Starc (Australia): 160.4 km/h (99.7 mph)

Mitchell Starc is known for his ability to consistently bowl at high speeds. He regularly surpasses 150 km/h (93 mph) and touches speeds close to 160 km/h (99 mph). Although his fastest delivery speed is not officially recorded, he has been estimated to have bowled around 160.4 km/h (99.7 mph) in various matches.



Jeff Thomson (Australia): 160 km/h (99 mph).

Jeff Thomson was one of the fastest bowlers of his time in the 1970s. His unique slingshot action helped generate raw pace, and he consistently bowled above 150 km/h (93 mph). While precise speed measurements were not available during his era, it is estimated that he reached speeds around 160 km/h (99 mph).