Explore the fastest balls ever bowled in international cricket history. From sheer speed to unrelenting precision, these lightning-fast deliveries pushed the limits of pace bowling. Discover the bowlers who clocked jaw-dropping speeds, thrilling fans and challenging batters with every thunderbolt delivery. Witness the evolution of pace as these moments etched their names in cricketing folklore.
Jeff Thomson, one of cricket’s legendary fast bowlers, delivered the fourth-fastest ball in history at 160.6 km/h during a 1975 match against the West Indies, showcasing his aggressive and fiery bowling style.
Player
Fastest Ball
Speed
Jeff Thomson
160.6 km/h (99.66 mph)
160.6 km/h (99.66 mph)
Brett Lee – 161.1 km/h (100.14 mph)
Brett Lee, renowned for his fiery pace, matched Tait’s record by bowling a 161.1 km/h ball against New Zealand in 2005, solidifying his place among cricket’s fastest bowlers.
Shoaib Akhtar, famously known as the ‘Rawalpindi Express,’ set the record for the fastest delivery ever bowled during the 2003 ICC World Cup, clocking an astonishing 161.3 km/h against England.
Bowler
Speed
Speed in mph
Shoaib Akhtar
161.3 km/h
100.23 mph
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