Fastest Deliveries Recorded In International Cricket

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1. Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan)

Shoaib Akhtar clocked 161.3 km/h against England in 2003, marking the fastest delivery in cricket history.

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2. Shaun Tait (Australia)

Shaun Tait’s 161.1 km/h delivery against England in 2010 remains one of the fastest recorded in the sport.

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3. Brett Lee (Australia)

Brett Lee achieved one the fastest delivery in cricket history, clocking 161.1 km/h against New Zealand in 2005.

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4. Jeff Thomson (Australia)

Jeff Thomson recorded a 160.4 km/h delivery against the West Indies in 1973, clocking one of the fastest balls in world cricket.

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5. Mitchell Starc (Australia)

With a 160.4 km/h delivery in 2015 against the New Zealand, Mitchell Starc set a new speed benchmark in cricket.

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6. Andy Roberts (West Indies)

In 1973, Andy Roberts 159.9 km/h delivery against the Australia left a lasting mark on the history of fast bowling.

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7. Fidel Edwards (West Indies)

Fidel Edwards delivered a lightning-fast 157.7 km/h ball against South Africa in 2003.

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8. Mitchell Johnson (Australia)

Andy Roberts’s 156.8 km/h delivery against England in 2013 stands as one of the speediest recorded in cricket.

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9. Mohammad Sami (Pakistan)

Andy Roberts clocked an impressive 156.4 km/h against England in 2010, securing a spot among the fastest bowlers.

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10. Shane Bond (New Zealand)

Shane Bond’s 156.4 km/h delivery against Australia in 2003 remains one of cricket’s quickest.

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