BBL 2025: Who Is The 40 Year Old Bowler To Clock A Speed Of 148.2 KMPH?

Peter Siddle Speed at 40 in (BBL) Big Bash League 2024-25.

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Melbourne Stars defeated Hobart Hurricanes on 19 January 2025, by an impressive 40 runs in the final league game of the (BBL) Big Bash League  2024-25. This much-needed win ensured a playoff berth for Melbourne Stars on the back of their fifth successive success. As much as it was a qualifier for the team, one particular scene-stealer would be the unexpected 40-year-old Peter Siddle, who seemed to have surprised everybody with his sheer pace.

Siddle Shocked Batsman with Scorching Pace in BBL

BBL: Who Is 40 Year Old Bowler To Clock The Speed Of 148.2 KMPH ?
BBL: Who Is the 40-Year-Old Bowler To Clock A Speed Of 148.2 KMPH?

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Melbourne Stars’ seasoned Australian fast bowler, Peter Siddle, stunned both the batsman and the crowd with a ball. During the match against Hobart Hurricanes, Siddle delivered a ball at 148.1 km/h, which is a blistering pace for any fast bowler, but for one who is 40 years of age, that is simply fantastic.

The delivery was so quick that it caught Tim David off guard, one of the Hurricanes’ top batsmen. Once the ball was released, David could not help but smile at the sheer pace and showed his shock and admiration at Siddle’s effort. This was a moment of brilliance from Siddle as he also showed the world that he could still generate substantial pace in his twilight years.

The delivery showed, even at 40 years of age, that Siddle is a threat to be reckoned with, posing a challenge with fast bowling.

Mixed Performance in the Match

BBL: Who Is The 40 Year Old Bowler To Clock A Speed Of 148.2 KMPH ?
BBL: Who Is the 40-Year-Old Bowler To Clock A Speed Of 148.2 KMPH?

While Siddle showed flashes of being fast, in terms of how he performed as a whole over the match day, it did not go so well. He seemed to have quite a tough time with the ball in hand although his pace has always been noteworthy. In just 3 overs, he was charged with 44 runs with no wicket. Still, this was some kind of reminiscence that had made Siddle a regular stalwart for the Australians for quite a long time now.

A look at the career of Peter Siddle

BBL: Who Is the 40-Year-Old Bowler To Clock A Speed Of 148.2 KMPH?
BBL: Who Is the 40-Year-Old Bowler To Clock A Speed Of 148.2 KMPH?

Peter Siddle’s career has been a long and decorated one. Known for his consistency and ability to bowl crucial spells, Siddle has been an integral part of Australia’s bowling attack in Tests.

Over his career, he has taken 221 wickets in 67 Test matches. Among his many achievements, he has claimed 5 or more wickets in an innings on 8 occasions, showcasing his ability to deliver match-changing performances.

BBL: Who Is the 40-Year-Old Bowler To Clock A Speed Of 148.2 KMPH?
BBL: Who Is the 40-Year-Old Bowler To Clock A Speed Of 148.2 KMPH?

Though Siddle has not been given much opportunity in limited-overs cricket, his impact on the game has been undeniable in the longer format. He has played 20 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), taking 17 wickets, and has appeared in 2 T20 Internationals, claiming 3 wickets.

Siddle made his international debut in 2008, and after a successful career, he played his final international match in 2019. Despite his retirement from international cricket, he has continued to play domestically and in various T20 leagues, proving that age is just a number for this fast bowler.

At the age of 40, Peter Siddle has the ability to bowl at 148.1 km/h for BBL 2024-25, which says a lot about his skills and dedication to the game. The fact that his performance was not perfect in the match against Hobart Hurricanes did not stop him from bowling with such speed. Siddle’s career, especially in Test cricket, has been full of many memorable performances, and moments like these remind us of the legacy he continues to build even as he enters the later stages of his playing days.

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