Fast bowling is a difficult art in the game of cricket as it tests the fitness of a player. They get injured the most while giving their 100 percent on the field. In the history of the game, fast bowlers have dominated the sport across eras. In this listicle, we will have a look at the top-10 fastest bowlers in modern day cricket across the globe.
Top-10 Fastest Bowlers Across the World Cricket
1. Mitchell Starc (160.4 kmph)
Australia’s left-arm pacer is one of the best pacer in modern day cricket. The two-time ODI World Cup winner has proven himself to be one of the dangerous bowlers in ODI and Test cricket. Even though his numbers in T20 cricket may not be promising, he can deliver a killer blow on his day. He bowled a 160.4 kmph delivery against New Zealand in 2015.
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2. Haris Rauf (159 kmph)
The Pakistani speedster clocked 159 kmph against England during the final of the T20 World Cup 2022. Pakistan ended up losing the game as they had only 138 runs to defend. However, the Pakistani bowlers were praised for their efforts.
3. Lockie Ferguson (157.9 kmph)
The New Zealand tear away is one of the most lethal bowlers in white ball cricket, including league cricket. He has played for multiple teams across league cricket and has helped his teams. Ferguson had a great World Cup in 2019 with 21 wickets averaging 20 per wicket. He bowled a 157.9 kmph delivery while playing for Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022 final.
4. Umran Malik (157 kmph)
The Jammu express bowled the fastest delivery of his career during the IPL 2022. He has played a few ODIs and T20Is in 2022-23 but hasn’t played international cricket since then. Even during the IPL 2024, Malik hardly played any games.
5. Mayank Yadav (156.7 km)
The tearaway pacer played only a few T20Is for India last year. He made his name during the IPL 2024 season when he troubled the batters with his discomforting pace. Yadav bowled the fastest delivery of the IPL 2024 season against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
6. Kagiso Rabada (154.23 kmph)
The South Africa pacer is one of the most underrated, yet one of the most effective bowlers in world cricket. In 70 Tests, he has picked 327 wickets averaging 22. Rabada was the purple cap winner with 30 wickets during Delhi Capitals’ finals campaign in 2020. He bowled his fastest delivery of his career during IPL 2019.
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7. Anrich Nortje (156.2 kmph)
The former Delhi Capitals player recorded the fastest delivery of his IPL career during the 2020 season. This speed was recorded during a match against Rajasthan Royals when he clean bowled Jos Buttler.
8. Jasprit Bumrah (153.26 kmph)
The T20 World Cup 2024 winner had a stellar tournament in June last year with 15 wickets in eight games, hence winning the Player of the tournament award. Recently, the right-arm pacer won the same award with 32 wickets during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, carrying the load on India’s bowling on his shoulders. He bowled the fastest delivery of his career against Australia in 2018.
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9. Mohammed Shami (153.2 km/h)
Shami is currently not playing for India but his return to fitness in the ongoing domestic season. Over the years, he has been one of the strike bowlers for the Men In Blue in Tests and ODI formats. In the three ODI World Cups (2015, 2019, and 2023), the right-arm pacer was one of the highest wicket takers. He bowled the fastest delivery of his career during India’s tour of Australia 2014.
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10. Matheesha Pathirana (150.9 kmph)
The Sri Lanka bowler is part of the Chennai Super Kings setup since IPL 2022. He recorded the fastest delivery of his IPL career during the 2023 season against Gujarat Titans
