With each season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), cricket fans get a taste of high-end versions played by newcomers on the pitch (IPL). Every year, an uncapped talent with unknown potential appears to grab the attention from the previously announced prodigies. Pace bowlers from all around the world have made an impression on the worldwide public with their lightning-fast deliveries throughout the IPL’s history.
In T20 cricket, having a bowler who can regularly hit 150 kph is a major advantage. In that aspect, LSG, SRH, and DC are fortunate since they have players like Mark Wood, Umran Malik, and Anrich Nortje who can accomplish the same job. Extreme speed aids in the breakup of partnerships in the middle overs. In this article, we look at five of the quickest deliveries in IPL history.
1. Shaun Tait- 157.7 kmph
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Shaun Tait of Australia bowled the fastest delivery in IPL history, clocking it at 157.71 kph. Due to a series of injuries, Tait’s career was cut short. He ended up playing 21 IPL matches and taking 23 wickets across four seasons.
2. Lockie Ferguson- 157.3 KPH
Lockie Ferguson of New Zealand surpassed Umran Malik by bowling 157.3 kph in one of Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2022 games. This is the second quickest delivery in IPL 2022 history. Ferguson will play for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2023.
3. Umran Malik- 157 KPH
Umran Malik is the lone Indian on this list, coming in third place. In one of the IPL 2022 matches, he recorded 157 kph, making him the fastest Indian bowler in the league’s history. Umran ended with 22 wickets in 2022.
4. Anrich Nortje- 156.22 KPH
Anrich Nortje had his greatest IPL season in 2020, finishing with 22 wickets from 16 games. DC has made it to the finals for the first time thanks to the performance. In the same season, Nortje delivered the fastest ball in IPL history, registering 156.22 kph.
5. Dale Steyn – 154.40 KPH
Dale Steyn is ranked sixth among the IPL’s fattest bowlers. In 2012, the South African bowler recorded 154.4 kph while playing for the Deccan Chargers. Steyn was at the top of his fitness at the moment, with bowling speeds frequently exceeding 150 kph.
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