Breaking Down the Fastest Deliveries in IPL History: Who Holds the Record?

The IPL has been a platform for showcasing cricketing talents, and among its many highlights, the incredible speed of deliveries by bowlers has always grabbed fans' attention.

The IPL has been a playground for fast bowlers to showcase their skills, delivering thunderous balls that leave batsmen in awe. Throughout the years, many bowlers have displayed remarkable pace, striking fear into their opponents.

The future of fast bowling in the IPL looks bright with talents like Umran Malik and Mayank Yadav showcasing their impressive pace skills.

Looking back at some memorable moments, let's explore the top 5 fastest deliveries ever bowled in the IPL:

1. Shaun Tait

Shaun Tait holds the record for the fastest delivery ever bowled in an IPL match. During a game in 2011 for the Rajasthan Royals against the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), he clocked an astonishing speed of 157.71 kmph. Known as one of cricket's fastest bowlers, Tait's pace was truly unmatched.

2. Lockie Ferguson

In IPL 2022, Lockie Ferguson of Gujarat Titans (GT) bowled the fastest ball of the tournament. During the IPL 2022 final match against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), he reached a remarkable speed of 157.3 kmph, earning him the title for the fastest delivery of the tournament.

3. Umran Malik

Umran Malik has risen as a top fast bowler for India. In IPL 2022 with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), he displayed his exceptional pace skills, bowling one of the tournament's fastest deliveries at a speed of 157 kmph. This achievement positions him just below Lockie Ferguson, who clocked 157.3 kmph, confirming Malik's status as one of the league's quickest bowlers.

4. Anrich Nortje

South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje made waves with his standout performances during IPL 2020. Renowned for consistently bowling over 150 kmph, he caught the attention of fans with his express pace, posing a tough challenge for batsmen. 

One of his memorable deliveries came in a match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), where he clocked a delivery at 156.22 kmph to Jos Buttler. This delivery by Nortje ranks as the fourth-fastest ball ever bowled in IPL history.

5. Umran Malik

Umran Malik continues to impress in the IPL, this time earning the spot for the fifth-fastest delivery in history. In IPL 2022, he bowled a thunderous delivery against the Delhi Capitals (DC), registering an impressive speed of 156 kmph. His sheer pace posed a significant challenge for the opposing batters throughout the match.

LSG’s Mayank Yadav Bowls Fastest Ball Of IPL 2024

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have unearthed a new fast bowling talent in Mayank Yadav, whose exceptional pace has captured widespread attention. The 21-year-old consistently bowls above 150 kmph and made his IPL debut on March 30th against Punjab Kings (PBKS). He impressed everyone with a stellar performance, ending with bowling figures of 3/27 and winning the player-of-the-match award in LSG's 21-run victory.

Mayank Yadav also delivered the fastest ball of IPL 2024, clocking an impressive speed of 155.8 kmph, making it the third-fastest by an Indian in IPL history. This remarkable feat happened during the 11th over of PBKS' innings. Shikhar Dhawan, facing Yadav's delivery, was taken aback by the raw pace, leading to the ball going straight to the keeper.

Top 5 Fastest Balls Recorded In IPL 2024

Mayank Yadav – 155.8 kmph

Mayank Yadav – 153.9 kmph

Mayank Yadav – 153.4 kmph

Nandre Burger – 153 kmph

Gerald Coetzee – 152.3 kmph