Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) young sensation Mayank Yadav has bettered his own record for the fastest ball of the IPL 2024 season (155.8) and has bowled what is the fourth fastest ball in IPL history. The 21-year-old bowled a 156.7 km scorcher in the RCB vs LSG match on April 2. On that note, let us take a look at the top 5 bowlers who have bowled the fastest ball in the IPL. Let us begin:
Fastest ball in IPL history
Shaun Tait – 157.71 KMPH
Lockie Ferguson – 157.3 KMPH
Umran Malik – 157 KMPH
Mayank Yadav – 156.7 KMPH
Anrich Nortje – 156.2 KMPH
Mayank Yadav – 155.8 KMPH
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Shaun Tait (Rajasthan Royals)
Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait bowled the fastest ball in the IPL history while playing for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Daredevils in their IPL match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on April 12, 2017. After retiring from IPL, Tait has also been a part of the RR coaching staff.
Lockie Ferguson (Gujarat Titans)
Playing for Gujarat Titans in the final match of the IPL 2022, Lockie Ferguson clocked the fastest ball of the 15th edition of the as he bowled a delivery at 157.3 kmph against RR. His side Gujarat went on to defeat Rajasthan in the final match as they were crowned IPL champs in their debut season.
Umran Malik (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Umran Malik made headlines during IPL 2022 with his blistering speed. In a match against the Delhi Capitals, he clocked an astonishing 157 kmph.
Anrich Nortje (Delhi Capitals)
Delhi Capitals pacer Anrich Nortje bowled the fastest delivery of the IPL 2020 against Rajasthan Royals. Nortje clocked 156.22 kmph against RR opener Jos Buttler in the third over of the Royals’ run-chase, which was scooped for a four by the right-hander.