Top 6 fastest deliveries in IPL history
The new pace sensation Mayank Yadav stunned the whole world with his breathtaking express deliveries that rocked Punjab Kings in the 11th match of IPL 2024 on Saturday.
Playing his debut game, Yadav emerged as the biggest finding of team LSG, as the 21-year-old not just shocked the batters with his quickers but also managed to dismiss them to put his side back in the game.
Chasing a target of 200, Punjab Kings comfortably past the 100-run mark in the 11th over of the game without losing a wicket, with the experience bowlers failed to tackle PBKS openers, Yadav took the responsibility to provide his side the much-needed breakthroughs.
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He first removed the well-set Jonny Bairstow for 42, then Prabhsimran Singh for 19 and Jitesh Sharma for 7 to put Punjab on back foot.
And LSG, who were way behind in the game, eventually won by 21 runs, with Mayank Yadav grabbing the Player of the match on his debut with a 4-0-27-3 spell.
Fastest deliveries in IPL history?
Shaun Tait – 157.7 Kph
Australian speedster Shaun Tait holds the record of delivering the fastest ball in IPL history. Tait secured that feat while playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2011, and even after 12 years his record remained untouched.
Lockie Ferguson – 157.3 kph
Ferguson made the headlines when he touched the 157.3 kph mark while playing for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2022. The New Zealander, however failed to cross Tait’s mark and settled at second on the spot.
Umran Malik – 157 kph
Malik became the overnight sensation when he clocked 157 kph for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2022. The young Indian in no time secure the team India after his impressive performance.
Anrich Nortje – 156.2 kph
South African pacer bowled the fastest delivery of IPL 2020 when he clocked 156.2 kph against Rajasthan Royals. Nortje is still the part of Delhi Capitals.
Umran Malik – 156 kph
Khan was insane in IPL 2022, when his express deliveries got all the attention in the world. He once again touched the 156 kph mark, which is the fifth fastest delivery bowled in IPL history till date.
Mayank Yadav – 155.8 Kph
The 21-year-old Delhi lad joined the list with a bang as his 155.8 kph made him the talk of every cricketing town in the world.
