Top 6 Fastest Bowlers In The History Of Cricket

Shoaib Akhtar holds the record for bowling the fastest delivery of 161.3kph against England in the 2003 World Cup.

The second fastest ball 161.1 kph bowled in the history of cricket was by Shaun Tait against England at Lords in 2010.

Brett Lee’s fastest delivery was 160.8 km/hr against New Zealand at Napier in 2005.

Jeff Thomson bowled at a speed of 160.6 km/hr against the West Indies in Perth in 1975.

Michell Starc bowled 160.4 km/hr, his fastest delivery against New Zealand on the 3rd day of Test match in 2015.

Andy Roberts bowled his fastest delivery at 159.5 km/hr pace against Australia in Perth in 1975.

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