The IPL is known for the wave of sixes and power hitting, but there is another battle of raw pace. Bowlers try to deliver fast balls, aiming to make hitting difficult for batters, clock the fastest ball of the tournament, and put their name in the IPL history records. Let's see the bowlers who have bowled these lightning-fast deliveries in IPL and impacted the game.
Key Highlights of Fastest Deliveries in IPL History:
- Shaun Tait holds the record for the fastest ball ever bowled in the IPL, clocking an impressive 157.7 km/hr in 2011 against Aaron Finch.
- Lockie Ferguson bowled the second-fastest ball at 157.3 km/hr in IPL 2022.
- Hyderabad's Umran Malik ranks third with 157 km delivered in IPL 2022.
- In IPL 2024, Mayank Yadav holds the fourth-place record with a 156.7 km/hr ball.
Top 5 Fastest Bowlers in IPL History
Here are the 5 bowlers who have delivered the fastest ball in IPL history:
1. Shaun Tait (RR) - 157.71 kmph vs DC in 2011
Australian speedster Shaun Tait holds the record for bowling the fastest delivery in IPL history. During the 2011 IPL, Tait bowled a superfast delivery at an unbelievable pace of 157.71 mph. It remains unmatched to this day.
2. Lockie Ferguson (GT) - 157.3 kmph vs RR in 2022
Lockie Ferguson bowled the fastest delivery of the 2022 season, the second-fastest ball in the IPL. Playing for the Gujarat Titans, Ferguson bowled a thunderbolt at a speed of 157.3 kmph. Ferguson won the season-end award for the fastest delivery of the 2022 IPL.
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3. Umran Malik (SRH) - 157 kmph vs DC in 2022
Umran Malik showed his raw pace during the IPL 2022 season. He bowled consistently at speeds exceeding 150 kmph with good accuracy and lengths. His fastest delivery, 157 kmph, cemented his status as one of India's fastest bowlers.
4. Mayank Yadav (LSG) - 156.7 kmph vs RCB in IPL 2024
LSG's speedster Mayank Yadav delivered the fastest ball in IPL 2024. It is the fourth-fastest ball in IPL history. Bought for just 20 Lakhs by Lucknow in the auction, Mayank bowled quickly and accurately against RCB and was awarded the Player of the Match for his match-turning spell of 3/14. He bowled at an average speed of around 150 km/hr, with many deliveries crossing the 150 mark.
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5. Anrich Nortje (DC) - 156.2 kmph vs RR in 2020
South African pacer Anrich Nortje made the headlines during the IPL 2020 with his express pace. His fastest delivery of the season was bowled at 156.22 kmph. Nortje's accuracy and consistency with speed are characteristics of a top-class fast bowler. His spells played a big part in Delhi qualifying for the final for the first time.
List of Top 10 Fastest Balls in IPL History (2008 - 2024)
The IPL has seen some phenomenal fast bowlers clocking over 150 kmph consistently. Here's the list of the top 10 fastest balls in IPL history (2008-2024).
| Rank | Bowler | Fastest Ball | Team | Against | Year |
| 1 | Shaun Tait | 157.71 kmph | RR | DC | 2011 |
| 2 | Lockie Ferguson | 157.3 kmph | GT | RR | 2022 |
| 3 | Umran Malik | 157 kmph | SRH | DC | 2022 |
| 4 | Mayank Yadav | 156.7 kmph | LSG | RCB | 2024 |
| 5 | Anrich Nortje | 156.22 kmph | DC | RR | 2020 |
| 6 | Umran Malik | 156 kmph | SRH | DC | 2022 |
| 7 | Mayank Yadav | 155.8 kmph | LSG | PBKS | 2024 |
| 8 | Umran Malik | 155.7 kmph | SRH | DC | 2022 |
| 9 | Anrich Nortje | 155.1 kmph | DC | RR | 2020 |
| 10 | Umran Malik | 154.8 kmph | SRH | DC | 2022 |
FAQs:
Who is the fastest bowler in IPL history?
Shaun Tait is the fastest bowler in IPL history. Tait (for Rajasthan Royals) bowled at a ferocious delivery at 157.71 kmph in 2011 against Delhi Capitals.
Which is the fastest ball in IPL 2024?
LSG’s Mayank Yadav bowled the fastest ball in IPL 2024. He bowled a 156.7 kmph thunderbolt against RCB at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Who is the fastest bowler in India?
Umran Malik is the fastest bowler in India. His fastest delivery is at 157 kmph against DC at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, in 2022.
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