FASTEST BALL IN IPL HISTORY
Speed Kings of IPL 2023: Who Threw the Fastest Deliveries
Fastest Deliveries in IPL History
Rank | Bowler | Team | Speed (km/h) | Year |
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1 | Shaun Tait | Rajasthan Royals | 157.71 | 2011 |
2 | Lockie Ferguson | Gujarat Titans | 157.3 | 2022 |
3 | Umran Malik | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 157 | 2022 |
4 | Anrich Nortje | Delhi Capitals | 156.22 | 2020 |
5 | Mayank Yadav | Lucknow Super Giants | 155.8 | 2024 |
Lockie Ferguson: The undisputed king of speed
The fastest IPL 2023 crown belongs to New Zealand’s Locky Ferguson representing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Ferguson delivered a blazing average of 154.1 kilometers per hour (km/h). His ability to bowl at such a consistent pace throughout the tournament has been a nightmare for opposing batsmen.
Rising star: Umran Malik is making his mark
India’s own Umran Malik proved to be a The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a batsmen's paradise, but that aggressive fast bowler with breakneck speed tempers the excitement. These offers are tests of skill and athleticism, and players take milliseconds to react. Let’s take a look at the bowlers who ruled the speed charts in IPL 2023.
Lockie Ferguson: The undisputed king of speed The fastest IPL 2023 crown belongs to New Zealand’s Locky Ferguson representing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Ferguson delivered a blazing average of 154.1 kilometers per hour (km/h). His ability to bowl at such a consistent pace throughout the tournament has been a nightmare for opposing batsmen.
Rising star: Umran Malik is making his mark
India’s own Umran Malik proved to be a force to be reckoned with while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Just behind Ferguson, Malik set a 152.1km mark. His raw pace and aggressive bowling style not only worried the batsmen but also earned him recognition as a rising star in the IPL.
Other notable mentions
While Ferguson and Malik stole the spotlight, some other bowlers admired their blistering pace:
Mark Wood (Lucknow Super Giants): Always delivering at 151.2 kmph, Wood’s ability to deliver extreme pace to his bowling action has made him a valuable asset to his team
Anrich Nortje (Delhi Capitals): Nortje's reputation as a speed demon has lived true with deliveries clocking in at 148.8 kmph.
KM Asif (Rajasthan Royals): Asif displayed impressive power along with his blazing pace, bowling at 148.5 mph.
These bowlers looked to make their debut in the 2023 IPL along with others like Mohammed Siraj, Tushar Desh Pandey and Khalil Ahmed
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