Shoaib Akhtar
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Last Update on: April 3rd, 2023 at 01:47 am

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The ability to bowl at lightning-fast speeds has been highly valued in cricket, with fast bowlers such as Jeff Thomson, Dennis Lillee, Shoaib Akhtar, and Brett Lee being regarded as crucial members of their respective teams. 

Some of these exceptional players have made history by bowling the fastest deliveries ever recorded in cricket. Shoaib Akhtar, a former Pakistani fast bowler, holds the record for the fastest ball ever bowled in international cricket, breaking the 100 mph barrier for the first time against England.

Shoaib Akhtar, who was known as the Rawalpindi Express, holds the record for the fastest delivery ever bowled in cricket, which was clocked at 161.3 km/h (100.2 mph). He achieved this feat during a One-Day International (ODI) match against England in the 2003 Cricket World Cup, which took place in Cape Town, South Africa. 

There are a few names that can tally similar speed, but there have been a few names that have the speed to match the intensity and bowl a quicker delivery.

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Five Bowlers Who Can Break Shoaib Akhtar’s Record

Anrich Nortje

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anrich nortje][photo: The Indian Express]
Anrich Nortje, the South African cricketer, is a fascinating bowler who has consistently delivered speeds over 150 kmph throughout his career. His impressive velocity has led to the dismissal of numerous batters. During a match between the Delhi Capitals and the Rajasthan Royals in the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL), Nortje astonished everyone by bowling a delivery at 156.22 kmph, which resulted in the dismissal of Jos Buttler. 

Nortje has been consistent with his speed as of late and it would not be a big surprise if Nortje somehow managed to click past Shoaib Akhtar’s standing record.

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