Who do you think has bowled the fastest ball in cricket history? Is it the Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar or the Australian speedster Brett Lee? However, there were others like Shaun Tait, Mitchell Johnson, Dale Steyn, Wasim Akram and many others who used to regularly hit the 150 km/h mark. Here we will let you know about the fastest ball in cricket history.
Top 7 Fastest Ball in Cricket History
1- Shoaib Akhtar’s 161.3 km/h in 2003
Shoaib Akhtar the Rawalpindi Express holds the record of bowling the faster ball in cricket history. He clocked an astonishing 161.3 km/h against England in an ODI match in 2003. His fiery pace was too troublesome to deal with during those days.
2- Shaun Tait’s 161.1 km/h in 2010
The current Pakistani bowling coach Shaun Tait was known for producing immense bounce even on lifeless pitches with his fast and fiery pace bowling. Shaun Tait bowled the second fastest ball in cricket history with a speed of 161.1 km/h against England.
3- Brett Lee’s 160.8 km/h in 2005
The third fastest ball in cricket history is bowled by none other than the man who has hit the longest six in cricket history. Brett Lee hit the 160.8 km/h park on a speed gun against New Zealand in an ODI in 2005.
4- Mitchell Starc 160.4 km/h in 2015
Another Australian pacer occupies a position in this list of fastest balls bowled in cricket history. Mitchell Starc is known for his destructive inswingers and swift pace clocked 160/4 km/h on the speed gun against New Zealand.
5- Fidel Edwards 157.7 km/h in 2003
Fidel Edwards the West Indian pacer reminded everyone in 2003 that West Indies has not yet foregone the production of lethal fast bowlers. He bowled the fifth fastest ball in cricket history against South Africa.
6- Mitchell Johnson 156.8 km/h in 2013
The left-arm pacer Mitchell Johnson was a fiery bowler during his time in international cricket. His fierce attitude on the field combined with his sharp pace made him a handful to deal with. Mitchell Johnson bowled the sixth fastest ball in cricket history against England.
7- Shane Bond 156.4 km/h in 2003
The legendary New Zealand pacer who is also counted among the bowlers who have been severely underrated in the cricket world bowled the seventh fastest ball in cricket history. He achieved the feat against India in 2003.