The Indian Premier League (IPL) has become synonymous with electrifying cricketing action. It features the world’s best players to showcase their skills and talent in the shortest format of the game. IPL is conducted every year and every year makes history in different categories. One of the most thrilling aspects of T20 cricket is displayed by the fast bowlers. There are many fast bowlers in the IPL who played for different IPL teams. Bowlers play a significant role in the team, especially while fielding the match. Over the years, the IPL has witnessed several bowlers unleashing thunderbolts which left batsmen gasping for breath and spectators in awe. Today we will give you a list of the 10 fastest balls in the history of IPL till 2024. Get all the details, who the bowlers, what is the rate of speed and many more.
1. Shaun Tait
Ball Speed: 157.71 kmph
Year: 2011
Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Daredevils
Shaun Tait: Shaun Tait holds the record for the fastest ball in IPL history with 157.7 kmph. He is the first bowler who bowled the batsman. He represented the Rajasthan Royals in the match and was a member of the Rajasthan Royals from 2010 to 2013. In this journey, he recorded 23 wickets in a total of 21 matches. He is a wonderful bowler, owned by the Rajasthan Royals.
2. Gerald Coetzee
Ball Speed: 157.4 kmph
Year: 2024
Match: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals
Gerald Coetzee recently broke the fast bowl of Lockie Ferguson. Now, he holds the position two who bowled the fastest ball. He represented the Mumbai Indians. Gerald Coetzee is a talented bowler. He gained attention after his breathtaking performance in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup Trophy. He is one of the best performers from the South Africa team.
3. Lockie Ferguson
Ball Speed: 157.3 kmph
Year: 2022
Match: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals
Lockie Ferguson is the third-fastest ball deliverer in the IPL History. He represented the Sunrisers Hyderabad during the match. He is a bowler and player from New Zealand. He represented New Zealand in international cricket as a bowler. He is not very tall but throws a fastball. His main strength is his muscular build and smooth run which help in to touch the speed.
4. Umran Malik
Ball Speed: 157 kmph
Year: 2022
Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals
Umran Malik is also on the list who bowled the fastest ball ever in IPL history. He is the first Indian bowler who bowled the fastest ball. He represented the Sunrisers Hyderabad during the match. He can bowl the fastest ball because of his explosiveness. He is not tall, but power and energy make him touch the speed.
5. Mayank Yadav
Ball Speed: 156.7 kmph
Year: 2024
Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Mayank Yadav is the second cricketer to record the fastest ball. He made history recently during the match of Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He represented the Lucknow Super Giants during the match. His main strength is he can swing the ball with pace and bounce, which makes him hold the record.
6. Anrich Nortje
Ball Speed: 156.22 kmph
Year: 2020
Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals
Anrich Nortje is also on the list of the fastest ball in IPL history. He made history with the 156.22 speed. He was representing the Delhi Capitals during the IPL match. However, he is a cricket player from South Africa and is represented in international matches. Anrich Nortje joined the Royal Delhi Capitals after 2022, previously he was representing the Kolkata Knight Riders.
7. Umran Malik
Ball Speed: 156 kmph
Year: 2022
Match: Delhi Capitals vs SunRisers Hyderabad
Umran Malik again hit the record. He made it to the top 10 again. During the match, he represented the SunRisers Hyderabad against the Delhi Capitals.
8. Mayank Yadav
Ball Speed: 155.8 kmph
Year: 2024
Match: Lucknow SuperGiants vs Punjab Kings
Mayank Yadav again hit the record. He made it to the top 10 again. During the match, he represented the Lucknow SuperGiants against the Punjab Kings.
9. Anrich Nortje
Ball Speed: 155.1 kmph
Year: 2020
Match: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals
Anrich Nortje again hit the record. He made it to the top 10 again. During the match, he represented the Delhi Capitals against the Rajasthan Royals.
10. Umran Malik
Ball Speed: 154.8 kmph
Year: 2022
Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals
Urman Malik is an amazing bowler and again hit the record. He is three times to make the top 10 again. During the match, he represented the Sunrisers Hyderabad against the Delhi Capitals.
These are the top fastest balls delivered by their bowlers in the history of the IPL. They demonstrate the sheer pace and skill of some of the world’s best fast bowlers who have graced the tournament over the years. This is the record based on the IPL match till 2024. In future, we are expecting more fast bowlers to deliver fast bowls and make a new history.
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