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

 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).