Shoaib Akhtar breached the barrier of over 100 miles per hour in international cricket, and registered the fastest bowl in the cricket history:
Fast bowlers are considered as the most important part of any team in cricket. And their ambition with their speed is the beauty of the game. Bowling at their breakneck speed has always been a look for quality since early days of cricket. From Shoaib Akhtar and Brett Lee to Jeff Thomson and Denis Lillee. Among these greats, some stars engrave their names in the history by bowling the fastest balls in cricket history. Pakistani speed star is the fastest bowler in the history of cricket. Bowled over 100 miles per hour barrier against England.
Here are the Top 10 fastest balls ever bowled in cricket.
Highest Speed balls in cricket History:
- Shoaib Akhtar – 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph)
- Shaun Tait – 161.1 km/h (100.14 mph)
- Brett Lee – 160.8 km/h (99.99 mph)
- Jeff Thomson – 160.6 km/h (99.66 mph)
- Mitchell Starc -160.4 km/h (99.57 mph)
- Andy Roberts – 159.5 km/h (99.12 mph)
- Fidel Edwards – 157.7 km/h (97.94 mph)
- Mitchell Johnson – 156.8 km/h (97.49)
- Sami – 156.4 km/h (97.18)
- Shane Bond – 156. 4 km/h (97.18)
Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan) 161.3 km/h:
Shoaib Akhtar is known as the Rawalpindi express, is considered as the fastest bowler in the cricket history. He had run up like no other, wherein he often run from the boundary line and bowled his delivery. He bowled the fastest ball 161.3 km/h against England in the ICC CWC 2003.speetstar also known for his blistering pace and ability of take under pressure even the great batter.
Shaun Tait (Australia) 161.1 km/h:
The Australian speedster get bit close to the Shoaib Akhtar with his accuracy and explosive pace. He will always among the list of fastest bowler of all time. This particular ball was delivered at the speed of 161.1 km/h. this ball bowled against Pakistan in the t20 match at Melbourne.
Brett Lee (Australia) 160.8 km/h:
Brett lee also named among the list of the fastest bowlers. Apart from his accuracy, his dangerous pace trouble most batter against him. He bowled his fastest delivery 161.1 km/h against New Zealand in 2005 in Napier.
Jeff Thomson (Australia) 160.6 km/h:
At his prime of his carrier Jeff Thomson was dreadful sign any topper batter and featured him in the fastest bowler ranking. He creates fear in the minds of opposition batter with his dangerous pace consistency. He bowled his fastest delivery against West Indies in Perth with the speed of 160.6 km/h. Jeff Thomson was the most fearsome bowler in his era.
Mitchell Starc (Australia) 160.4 km/h:
The Australian pacer is the part of elite to have played the game at highest level. Left arm bowler take most wickets in the ODI world cups in 2015 and 2019. The speedster bowled his fastest delivery in the test match against New Zealand in Perth which was 160.4 km/h.
Andy Roberts (West Indies) 159.5 km/h:
Andy Robert was the part of West Indian quarter during the late 1970s and the early 80s. He came against Australia in Perth in the year 1975 and bowled his fastest delivery which was 159.5 km/h. The speedster was the part of the team in the world cup winning squad of 1975 and 1979. The Caribbean pacer featured his name in the list of fastest ball in cricket history.
Fidel Edward (West Indies) 157.7 km/h:
The West Indian pacer was known between the dangerous fast bowlers in the world. Fidel bowled his fastest delivery against South Africa. He clocked 157.7 km/h. and featured himself in the list of fastest ball in cricket history. Caribbean fast bowler was dangerous with his round arm bowling action.
Mitchell Johnson (Australia) 156.8 km/h:
The left arm pacer was destructive fast bowler in the world. In his prime he was a match winner bowler for his team. Mitchell Johnson featured his fastest delivery in Ashes 2013. Which clocked 156.7 km/h. the greatest performance led him to the prestigious Allan Border medal at the age of 32.
Mohammad Sami (Pakistan) 156.4 km/h:
Pakistani pacer known for swing and pace. Sami was the 2nd fastest bowler which Pakistan produce. He bowled his fastest delivery against Zimbabwe in one-day match in year 2003. Which he clocked 156.4km/h.
Shane Bond (New Zealand) 156.4 km/h:
Shane Boned was destructive quick bowler for New Zealand and featured in the one of the fastest bowler in cricket history. He is also known for his crushing Yorkers. The kiwi pacer bowled his fastest delivery against India in world cup 2003. Which was 156.4 km/h.