Top 10 Fastest Bowlers in IPL History

 Top 10 Fastest Bowlers in IPL History 

Every year some fastest bowler comes in IPL and this year in IPL 2024 we got to see Mayank Yadav who bowled at the speed 156.7 kmph and his name is Listed among the fastest bowlers in IPL history and in this article we will look at the top 10 fastest bowlers in IPL history. IPL is one of the biggest and most important leagues in the world. Every year 10 major teams play in this league including Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers  Bangalore, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

Here is the list of Top 10 Fastest Bowlers in IPL History

Top 10 fastest bowlers in the history of IPL are Shaun Tait, Gerald Coetzee, Lockie Ferguson, Umran Malik, Mayank Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Dale Steyn, Kagiso Rabada, Pat Cummins, Muhammad Siraj.

1.Shaun Tait

Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait is one of the fastest bowlers in the world. He also holds the record for 100 MPH ball in his international career and he made this fast ball record against England in 2010. Shaun Tait also holds the title of fastest bowler in the history of IPL. He bowled 157.71 kmph against Delhi Daredevils while playing for Rajasthan Royals in 2011 and till date no one has been able to break his record.

2. Gerald Coetzee

South African fast bowler Gerrald Coetzee, who holds the second fastest bowling record in IPL history, also needs no introduction. He is only 23 years old and plays for Mumbai Indians and he bowled 157.4 kmph to Rajasthan Royals player Riyan Parag at the Wankhede Stadium. Gerrald Coetzee is among the top 10 fast bowlers in IPL.

3. Lockie Ferguson

Lockie Ferguson whose real name is Lachlan Hammond is the fastest bowler of New Zealand and he has also shown his fastest bowling in IPL fields. Lockie Forguson showed his fastest bowling in IPL 2022 for which he also won the award. Lockie Ferguson bowled the fastest ball of 157.3 kmph in the IPL 2022 final between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals and made his name among the fastest bowlers in the history of IPL. Lockie is the fastest bowler of the New Zealand International team.

4. Umran Malik

Umran Malik hailing from Indian region Jammu Kashmir was the talk of the town in IPL 2021 as he was new in those days and bowled so fast that everyone was surprised to see him in IPL 2021. Showed his fast bowling but in IPL 2022 he surprised everyone. In the match played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022, he registered his name as the fastest bowler in the history of IPL by throwing a fastball at a speed of 157 kmph. Imran Malik is really a fast bowler and when he was new and he bowled fast, it was said about him that he would soon break Shoaib Akhtar's record but his results are not yet revealed. But it could be possible

5. Mayank Yadav

21-year-old Mayank Yadav has been making headlines and is the talk of the town for his fast bowling in IPL 2024. Mayank Yadav made his debut against Lucknow Supergiants in IPL 2024 and now he is the talk of the town as he bowls at a pace that no one has been able to bowl in the history of IPL. Mayank Yadav is such a fast bowler that he bowls at a constant pace of 155 kmph and in 15 matches of this season against Royal Challenger Bangalore, he has bowled at a speed of 156.7 kmph and due to this he is the talk of the town.

6. Anrich Nortje

South African Cricketer Anrich Nortje has shown fast bowling in the IPL and is also the talk of the town for his fast bowling in IPL 2020. He took 22 wickets in 16 games for Delhi Capitals and in the same season he bowled the fastest three balls which he bowled against Rajasthan Royals at 156.2    kmph. Nortji is also considered as one of the fastest bowlers in the history of IPL.

7. Dale Steyn

Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn is also considered among the great fast bowlers of the world. The batsmen used to fear seeing him and in IPL also he has registered his name by bowling fast. Dale Steyn was a bowler who used to look at the batsmen with anger and whenever he looked at the batsmen with anger, he would scare them. South African fast bowler Dale Steyn bowled at a speed of 155 kmph in the 2012 IPL match between RCB and Deccan Charges.Dale Steyn is also considered as one of the fastest bowlers in the history of IPL.

8. Kagiso Rabada 

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada is also considered as one of the fastest bowlers in the world and due to his fast bowling, he has also received many awards and has been the fastest bowler in the history of IPL. In the 2020 IPL season, while playing for the Deccan Charges, he bowled at a speed of 154.23 kmph and was subsequently ranked among the fastest bowlers in IPL history. He brings his team out even in tough times.

9. Pat Cummins

Australian captain Pat Cummins is also considered as one of the great fast bowlers and he also holds the record for the fastest bowler in the history of IPL. 

Pat Cummins bowled the fastest ball in the 2017 IPL season at 153.56 kmph. Australian captain Pat Cummins left IPL in 2020 and he has been playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL. Of course Pat Cummins is not only a good captain but also a good all-rounder for the Australian Team. 

10.Muhammad Siraj

Muhammad Siraj from India is also considered as one of the fastest bowlers in IPL history. He bowls at the speed of 145 kmph and he has bowled the fastest ball of 147.5 in IPL. Of course Mohammad Siraj is also a good fast bowler.

Conclusion

This is the list of top 10 fastest bowlers in the history of IPL. In every season of IPL we can see a new fast bowler but in 2024 IPL season we can see Mayank Yadav and Umran Malik.