Speed King

Today Indian fast bowlers or pace bowlers give full competition to the quickest teams like Australia, South Africa, England, and New Zealand. Even Pakistan bowlers get a competition from the Fastest Indian Bowlers. Here is the list of Top 5 Fastest Indian Bowlers. 1). Umran Malik Umran Malik of India 157 km/hr (2022) From Sunrisers Hyderabad’s team, the fast bowler Umran Malik has been in the spotlight for bowling fast deliveries. This comes after he bowled at over 150 km/hr. And he bowled this delivery in Indian Premier League 2022 season. And he consistently bowled fast and made his name count. Thus, Umran Malik has taken the title of the fastest bowler in India. Although he bowled at an average speed of 150 km/hr, but many of his deliveries crossed the 150 mark. This makes him the first in the list of Fastest Indian Bowlers. 2). Mayank Yadav Lucknow Super Giants' Mayank Yadav 156.7 km/hr (2024) LSG's speedster Mayank Yadav delivered the fastest ball in IPL 2024. Bought for just 20 Lakhs by Lucknow Super Giants in the auction, Mayank made his debut against and registered figures of 3/27. He bowled with pace and accuracy and was awarded the Player of the Match for his match-turning spell. He bowled at an average speed of around 148km/hr, but many deliveries crossing the 150 mark. He represents Delhi in the state tournaments. 3). Irfan Pathan Irfan Pathan of India 153.7 km/hr (2007) It's shocking but true that Irfan Pathan is also in the list of Fastest Indian Bowlers. This is because Irfan is known for swing medium pace bowling. Though, Irfan has been one of the best but underrated Fast bowling allrounder for India. He's known for his swing bowling and aggressive left hand batting. And he has played several match saving knocks for India. And is the only bowler in the world to take a Hattrick in the very first over of a test match. He has been part of World cup winning Indian team under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. 4). Mohammed Shami Mohammed Shami of India 153.3 km/hr (2014) The Bengal tiger, known for his fast bowling with perfect and consistent line and length. He is just mind blowing bowler with the Red ball and equally best with the white bowl too. Also he was highest wicket taker for India in the world cup 2023, even after missing few initial matches. And he plays for GT in IPL and has bowled his fastest delivery of 153.3kmph. 5). Jasprit Bumrah World T20 Champion- Jasprit Bumrah 153.26 km/hr (2018) The fast bowling Asset of Indian cricket team. With a little different action, variations and accuracy, Jasprit has done wonders for Indian cricket team. He bowled really quick in the world cup 2023 but unable to win in the finals. But he did well in the T20 World Cup 2024, and was Man of the Tournament because of his exceptional fast bowling. Also read- Top 10 bowlers with most international wickets