Top 5 Fastest Bowlers in Cricket History

1-Shoaib Akhtar – 161.3 km/h

Known as the “Rawalpindi Express,” Shoaib Akhtar from Pakistan the Fastest Bowlers in cricket. Reaching an incredible speed of 161.3 km/h against England in the 2003 World Cup. This record-breaking pace made him a sensation, admired and feared by fans and players alike.
With a career spanning from 1997 to 2011, Akhtar took 178 wickets in Test matches and 247 in ODIs. His fiery personality and aggressive style earned him a reputation as one of the game’s most thrilling bowlers to watch.

Brett Lee, the Australian pace bowler, reached a speed of 161.1 km/h in a match against New Zealand in 2005. Known for his lightning pace and deadly accuracy. Lee consistently challenged batsmen and kept audiences on the edge of their seats.
Over his career, he took 310 wickets in Test matches and 280 in ODIs. He was instrumental in Australia’s World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007. Making him one of the most successful fast bowlers in cricket history.

Shaun Tait, another Australian speedster, recorded his fastest ball at 161.1 km/h against England. Known for his raw pace and unique bowling action, Tait specialized in shorter formats like ODIs, where his explosive speed made him a challenging opponent.
Playing from 2005 to 2016, Tait took 62 ODI wickets, often leaving a strong impact despite his limited appearances. His aggressive, short-lived career made him a memorable figure in fast bowling.

Jeff Thomson, one of Australia’s original pace legends, clocked a top speed of 160.6 km/h. Known for his unorthodox, slinging bowling action, Thomson brought a unique style to fast bowling that rattled batsmen worldwide in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Thomson took 200 wickets in Tests and was later inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2016, honoring his status as a trailblazer in fast bowling and a role model for future generations.

Mitchell Starc, a left-arm bowler from Australia, bowled his fastest delivery at 160.4 km/h. Famous for his toe-crushing yorkers, Starc combines speed with swing, making him particularly dangerous in limited-overs cricket.
Since his debut in 2010, Starc has been a vital player for Australia, especially during the 2015 World Cup, where he was crucial to their success. With over 244 Test wickets and many more in ODIs and T20Is, Starc is among the top fast bowlers of his generation.

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