Many people would be surprised to learn that the youngest pacer in India, Umran Malik, is also the fastest in the list of the fastest Indian bowlers
People’s fascination in pace bowling has grown in recent years because it’s as exciting to see as batters’ powerful swings. Bowlers are encouraged to bowl at high speed for the sake of the spectators, even if it means putting more pressure on the batsmen at the crease.
Fastest Indian bowlers top 5 list and their ball speed
In the past, Australia, the West Indies, Pakistan, etc. had an advantage over India when it came to fast bowling. While many bowlers throughout the world regularly reached speeds of above 150 km/h, only a small handful of Indians could achieve such a feat.
Recent years, however, have seen a shift, with India churning forth a number of players who regularly surpass the 150-run mark and strike fear into the hearts of opposing batsmen.
Umran Malik, at 157 kilometres per hour, is first.
In an IPL 2021 match between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Royal Challengers Bangalore, it was Umran Malik, who came in for the covid-19 positive T Natarajan, who stole the show. His five consecutive above 150 kph deliveries stunned the opposition.
After the 2022 auction, SRH decided to keep him and use him regularly because he appeared to be a good long-term investment. At the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, while playing against the Delhi Capitals, he reached 157 km/h, the fastest speed ever recorded by an Indian bowler.
Irfan Pathan, second place, 153.7 kph
Irfan Pathan is second on India’s all-time list of quickest bowlers, although he is best known for his swinging ability with the new ball. He could swing the fresh ball in either way, making it difficult for batters to predict the direction of the swing and play the ball on its own merits.
In the 2007 Twenty20 World Cup, which India won, the left-handed pacer recorded a speed of 153.7 km/h when bowling against India’s bitter foe, Pakistan. He had a remarkable season, taking 10 wickets in six innings while keeping the score at 6.77 runs per over.
Mohammed Shami, third place, 153.3 km/h
One of the best fast bowlers in Indian cricket history is Mohammed Shami. Whether it’s speed, swing, or pinpoint precision, he can do it all. When he’s on a lyrical tear, no batter can handle him. However, he has slowed down a bit in recent years in order to improve his line and length.
In a Test match against Australia in 2014 at Melbourne Stadium, Shami recorded a delivery speed of 153.3 km/h. Over the course of the series, he was outstanding, contributing 15 wickets in just three games.
Jasprit Bumrah, forth place, 153.2 km/h
At the tender age of 28, Jasprit Bumrah has established himself as one of the finest Indian bowlers in cricket history. He’s widely considered to be the best all-around bowler of this generation. He is a versatile bowler who can contribute in any format. This is why the Indian pace attack looks up to him as their captain.
In the first Test match of the 2018 Border-Gavaskar series, the unconventional pacer bowled a ball that travelled at 153.2 km/h. India finally pulled off the long-awaited series victory thanks in large part to his 21 wicket performance.
Navdeep Saini, fifth place, 152.8 km/h
Fast and accurate yorkers helped propel Navdeep Saini to prominence. He established himself as a crucial cog for Royal Challengers Bangalore. And in IPL 2019, he hit 152.8 against Mumbai Indians.
However, he began to suffer from a recurring injury and was eventually benched. Since then, his performance in white-ball cricket has been subpar, as he has conceded runs at an alarming rate. As of right now, he is not part of the Indian national team’s setup.
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