Not a lot of fast bowlers can clock 150 Kmph, and the ones that can create terror in the minds of batsmen. Here is a list of the Top 10 Fastest Balls in IPL History. Currently, Shaun Tait holds the record for the fastest ball in IPL and is considered one of the fastest bowlers in the cricket world. Umran Malik from India recently registered his name in the list when he broke all the barriers and bowled the fastest ball in IPL by an Indian. He consistently bowled at 150kmph during the fifteenth IPL season.
Bowling fast is a skill that requires a lot of concentration, practice, strength, and stamina. Bowling at a quick pace can make bowlers lose their line and length, and bowlers need to work and practice the same as they can prove costly to their team if that happens.
Top 10 Fastest Balls in IPL History
| Year | Player | Ball Speed (KMPH) | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Shaun Tait | 157.7 | Rajasthan Royals |
| 2022 | Lockie Ferguson | 157.3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2022 | Umran Malik | 157 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2020 | Anrich Nortje | 156.2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2022 | Umran Malik | 156 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2020 | Anrich Nortje | 155.1 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2022 | Umran Malik | 154.8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 2020 | Anrich Nortje | 154.7 | Delhi Capitals |
| 2012 | Dale Steyn | 154.4 | Deccan Chargers |
| 2019 | Kagiso Rabada | 154.2 | Delhi Capitals |
Fastest Ball in IPL: Overview
Shaun Tait – 157.7kmph
Shaun Tait holds the record for the fastest ball in IPL history. The Australian speedster was one of the fastest bowlers in cricket history. He bowled the quickest delivery of IPL in 2011. Playing for Rajasthan Royals, he was playing against Delhi Daredevils when he broke the record. He bowled a 157.7kmph ball to Aaron Finch.
Lockie Ferguson – 157.3kmph
Lockie Ferguson, another speedster from New Zealand, has bowled the second fastest ball in IPL. His 157.3kmph ball against the Rajasthan Royals was also the fastest ball in IPL 2022. He played for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022.
Umran Malik – 157kmph
The fastest ball ever bowled in IPL by an Indian is by Umran Malik. He did this in IPL 2022 when he consistently clocked 150kmph. He finally broke the record by bowling 157kmph to Rovman Powell against Delhi Capitals. Umran first played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2021 and was retained by the team in IPL 2022. Umran’s ability to bowl quickly was seen in the 2021 season, and due to this, he was retained by the Sunrisers.
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Anrich Nortje – 156.2kmph
The South African quickie is currently one of the fastest bowlers in the world. Anrich was in his top form during the 2020 IPL season as he was consistently delivering balls at 150kmph. Nortje bowled the fastest ball in IPL 2020 when he delivered a 156.2kmph to Jos Butler during a game between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. This became the second fastest IPL Ball at that time, but now it is the fourth fastest ball in IPL history.
Umran Malik – 156kmph
The fifth fastest IPL ball is also under the name of Umran Malik. He did this during a match against the Delhi Capital when he bowled a 156kmph delivery. Malik was in his top form the whole season and was tormenting the batsmen with his sheer pace.
Anrich Nortje – 155.1kmph
The Delhi Capitals fast bowler features once again on the list due to his super form in the IPL 2020. This ball came in the same match in which he bowled the fastest ball in IPL 2020. This time he clocked 155.1kmph on the speedometer.
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Umran Malik – 154.8kmph
Umran Malik is once again on the list of the top 10 fastest balls in IPL. He delivered a 154.8kmph ball in a match against the Delhi Capitals. This shows that Umran was very consistent with his pace in the IPL 2022.
Anrich Nortje – 154.7kmph
The 29 year old South African bowler features a third time on the list of the top 10 fastest balls in IPL history. This was during the IPL 2020 when he was churning fast deliveries one after the other. He bowled a 155.1kmph against the Rajasthan Royals.
Dale Steyn – 154.4kmph
How can a list of fast bowlers be complete without our favourite legendary bowler Dale Steyn? Steyn Gun has the ninth fastest ball in IPL history. He was known for breaking the heads and bats of the batsmen with his fast deliveries. Steyn was feared by the top batsmen in all three formats of the games. The South African pacer was the leader of the pace attack of South Africa. During the 2012 IPL season, he bowled the fastest ball of the season at a speed of 154.4kmph. This delivery was the fastest ball in IPL 2012. Steyn scalped 18 wickets in just 12 matches in the 2012 season.
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Kagiso Rabada – 154.2kmph
Another pacer from South Africa has registered his name on this list. This time it is Kagiso Rabada. The 27 year old fast bowler is currently one of the fastest in all three formats of the game. Playing for Delhi Captials, he bowled the fastest delivery in IPL 2019. It was recorded at 154.2kmph on the speedometer. He was an absolute beast in the 2019 IPL season, picking up 25 wickets in just 12 matches. In 2021, Rabada was released by the Delhi Capitals. In the 2022 IPL Mega Auction, Rabada was picked up by the Punjab Kings for 9.25Cr, making him one of the biggest purchases in that auction.
