Watching fast bowlers bowling in full flow is a joyful sight. Often regarded as a pace battery or speed guns, fast bowlers bring energy to the team. When fast bowlers bowl any batsman and stump goes for a walk, it suddenly fills the joy and energy in the team. Let’s find out the top 5 fastest bowlers in cricket history who bowled the fastest bowls ever.
5. Mitchell Starc (Australia)
Mitchell Starc, the modern-day great from Australia, can consistently clock speeds over 150 km/h. He has a lethal combination of swing and pace, Starc can also deliver toe-crushing yorkers at a high pace. He bowled his fastest delivery (160.4 km/h) against New Zealand in 2015.
4. Jeffrey Thomson (Australia)
In the 1970s, Jeff Thomson was known for his sheer speed and accuracy. He had the slingshot action and raw pace which was difficult to face for any batsman. He clocked his fastest ball at 160.6 km/h against West Indies in 1975.
3. Shaun Tait (Australia)
Shaun Tait was another Australian speed gun, who literally threw balls like bullets. With his unorthodox action, he creates terror in batsmen. Tait consistently bowled more than 150 km/h, sending stumps cartwheeling. His fastest recorded delivery stands at 161.1 km/h, against England in 2010.
2. Brett Lee (Australia)
Speed and Australia have a different love story and Brett Lee was the biggest flag bearer. His blazing speed sent shivers down the spine of many a batsman. With his smooth bowling action and ability to generate extreme velocity, Lee consistently breached the 150 km/h mark with ease. His fastest delivery clocked at 161.1 km/h against New Zealand in 2005.
1. Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan)
Known as the “Rawalpindi Express,” Shoaib Akhtar still holds the record for the fastest bowl ever bowled. With a thunderous run-up and an action, Akhtar terrorized batsmen during his prime. He delivered his fastest delivery at a blistering speed of 161.3 km/h against England in 2003.
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