Top 7 Fastest Balls Bowled in IPL History till 2024

The Indian Premier League (IPL) consistently emerges as a platform where cricketing talents showcase their prowess. Among its myriad highlights, the blistering pace of certain deliveries by bowlers stands out as a spectacle that captivates fans. This premier tournament has become a canvas for fast bowlers to exhibit their skill, frequently unleashing thunderous deliveries that leave batsmen in awe. Through the years, numerous bowlers have showcased pace, striking fear into the hearts of their adversaries.

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Fastest Balls Bowled in IPL History

As emerging talents like Umran Malik and Mayank Yadav showcase their exceptional pace abilities, the future of fast bowling in the IPL appears exceedingly promising. While we celebrate the present, it's also worth revisiting the past to appreciate some of the most electrifying moments. Here, we present the top 7 fastest deliveries ever bowled in the history of the IPL:

1. Shaun Tait 157.71 kmph - 2011
2.  Gerald Coetzee 157.4 kmph - 2024
3. Lockie Ferguson 157.3 kmph - 2022
4. Umran Malik 157 kmph - 2022
5. Anrich Nortje 156.22 kmph - 2020
6. Umran Malik 156 kmph - 2022
7. Mayank Yadav 155.8 kmph - 2024

Numerous young talents have excelled in the IPL, earning themselves the opportunity to don their national colours, with Mayank Yadav being the latest addition to this esteemed list. His stellar performance in the PBKS vs LSG match showcased his remarkable bowling prowess, with his lightning pace emerging as a standout feature of the IPL. Consistently clocking speeds of 150 kph or more in most encounters, Yadav's delivery at 157 kph stood as the fastest in the competition until it was surpassed by Gerald Coetzee just two days later. Throughout the IPL's 17-year history, the tournament has served as a stage for the emergence of numerous top-tier fast bowlers.

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8 Fastest Balls Recorded in IPL 2024

Amidst the jubilation of Rajasthan Royals' commanding victory over Mumbai Indians, with commentators lauding the former's stellar performance, Gerald Coetzee silently etched his name in the annals of the IPL history. With a stealthy delivery, he shattered the record for the fastest delivery of the season, unleashing a thunderous 157.4 kph delivery aimed at Riyan Parag. Here is the list:

1. Gerald Coetzee – 157.4 kph
2. Mayank Yadav – 155.8 kph
3. Mayank Yadav – 153.9 kph
4. Mayank Yadav – 153.4 kph
5. Nandre Burger – 153 kph
6. Gerald Coetzee – 152.3 kph
7. Alzarri Joseph – 151.2 kph
8. Matheesa Pathirana – 150.9 kph

In the third delivery of the 16th over, bowled by Coetzee, Riyan Parag struck the winning boundary in the pursuit of 126 runs. This particular delivery, registered at a staggering 157.4 kph by the speed gun, marked the moment Coetzee surpassed the earlier record set by Mayank Yadav of Lucknow SuperGiants. Yadav's memorable IPL debut against Punjab Kings showcased his rapid and impactful bowling, securing three crucial wickets and earning him the prestigious player-of-the-match award.

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