Extra Pace is always a lethal weapon in every bowler’s Arsene which can deceive any batsman in the world, know the list of the fastest bowler in the world as of 2022
The pace is something that gives the batsman less time to react and it makes stroke-making difficult. Here is the list of the Fastest Bowlers in the World.
Fastest Bowler In The World And Bowlers Delivery Speed List As Of 2022
Fastest Bowler’s in the World
When it comes to fast bowling there is no one who comes close to Shoaib Akhtar. The Rawalpindi Express has bowled the fastest ball in the history of cricket.
1. Shoaib Akhtar – 161.3 km/hr
The Pakistani fast bowler bowled some serious gas in his spell against England in the 2003 World Cup. One of Shoaib’s delivery crossed the 100 mph mark. Shoaib pointed his fingers at the screen after the big screen showed his bowling speed.
Akhtar has bowled many balls over 98mph in his career but it was the first time when he bowled 161 km/hr.
2. Shaun Tait – 161.1 km/hr
The Aussie right arm quick was known for his ferocious pace and deadly action. Due to his dangerous action he did missed many macthes but in the matches he played he made sure to give the batters hard time.
3. Brett Lee – 161.1 km/hr
The most accurate quick bowler in the world Brett lee has bowled a delivery at 161.1 km/hr. His smooth and deadly bowling action inspired many youngsters to imitate him.
Lee had an amazing control over his pace and line length which made it very difficult for the batters to face him.
4. Jeffery Thomson – 160.6 km/hr
First bowler to click the 160 mark was jeff Thomson. His unreal pace at the time when there was no prior safety gears were introduced was even difficult to face. His nasty bodline bouncers at that time were nightmare for the batsman’s.
Jeffery Thomson bowled a 160.6 km/hr delivery in 1975 agaisnt West Indies in a test match.
5. Mitchell Starc – 160.4 km/hr
The left arm fast bowler and the highest wicket taker of 2015 and 2019 World Cup Mitchell Starc has also bowled a delivery at 160.4 km/hr. Though a lot of people say that it was speedometer malfunction as the other delvieries of Strac’s didnt even touched 155km/hr.
Ross Taylor was facing the quick full ball of Starc in a Test Match in 2015.
All-time Fastest Delivery in Cricket History : From Shoaib Akhtar to Mitchell Starc
| Bowler | Fastest Delivery | Country | Against | Year |
| Shoaib Akhtar | 161.3 km/hr (100.2 mph) | Pakistan | England | 2003 |
| Shaun Tait | 161.1 km/hr (100.1 mph) | Australia | England | 2010 |
| Brett Lee | 161.1 km/hr (100.1 mph) | Australia | New Zealand | 2005 |
| Jeffrey Thomson | 160.6 km/hr (99.8 mph) | Australia | West Indies | 1975 |
| Mitchell Starc | 160.4 km/hr (99.7 mph) | Australia | New Zealand | 2015 |
Fastest Bowler in India 2022 : Top 5 List
| Rank | Bowler | Fastest Delivery/Ball | Year |
| 1 | Umran Malik | 157 km/hr | 2022 |
| 2 | Irfan Pathan | 153.7 km/hr | 2007 |
| 3 | Mohammed Shami | 153.3 km/hr | 2014 |
| 4 | Jasprit Bumrah | 153.26 km/hr | 2018 |
| 5 | Navdeep Saini | 152.85 km/hr | 2019 |