On Friday, Mohammed Siraj grabbed everyone’s attention when one of his deliveries was clocked at an astounding 181.6 KPH during Australia’s first innings in the ongoing Adelaide Test against India. However, the speed reading was later revealed to be a technical error. Despite the clarification, the incident quickly went viral on social media, with memes and discussions about the fastest balls in cricket history flooding online platforms.
The debate surrounding the fastest deliveries in cricket prompted fans to revisit the official records. So, here’s a list of the fastest balls ever recorded:
Fastest Balls in Cricket History
- 161.3 KPH – Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan)
- 161.1 KPH – Brett Lee (Australia)
- 161.1 KPH – Shaun Tait (Australia)
- 160.6 KPH – Jeff Thomson (Australia)
- 160.4 KPH – Mitchell Starc (Australia)
- 159.5 KPH – Andy Roberts (West Indies)
- 157.7 KPH – Fidel Edwards (West Indies)
- 156.8 KPH – Mitchell Johnson (Australia)
- 156.4 KPH – Mohammad Sami (Pakistan)
- 156.4 KPH – Shane Bond (New Zealand)
Notably, Pakistan’s Shoaib Akhtar holds the record for the fastest delivery, clocked at 161.3 KPH during the 2003 World Cup match against England. Australia dominates the list with five entries, highlighting the country’s long-standing legacy of producing fast bowlers.
In the Adelaide Test, India delivered a disappointing performance, getting bowled out for just 180 runs in their first innings. While Jasprit Bumrah continued to impress with his bowling, Siraj struggled, failing to find the right line and length, especially under the lights. With India looking to make a comeback on Day 2, all eyes will be on Siraj as he seeks to regain his rhythm. Meanwhile, the second day begins at 9:30 AM IST, with Australia resuming their innings at 86 for one, with Marnus Labuschagne and McSweeney at the crease.
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