Cricket is such a game which is very much loved all over the country and the world. Cricket is often considered a batsman's game. On rare occasions, the bowlers get some help despite the shorter boundaries and bigger size bats which make the game easier for the batsmen.
However, there have been some fast bowlers in history who have made a mark with their weapons, such as pace, swing, and bounce. Although pace is not a major concern for most batsmen these days, some fast bowlers manage to baffle many teams with the help of their pace and accuracy. The world has also seen some fast bowlers who have troubled even the best of batsmen. So let's know the world's Top 5 Fastest Bowlers in Cricket History
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Fastest Bowler in the World, The Pakistani fast bowler, Shoaib Akhtar, is widely regarded as the fastest bowler in cricket history. He consistently bowled at speeds above 150 km/h (93 mph), and his fastest recorded delivery was 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) during the 2003 World Cup.
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The Australian fast bowler, Brett Lee, is another speedster who consistently clocked speeds above 150 km/h (93 mph). His fastest recorded delivery was 161.1 km/h during a match against New Zealand in 2005.
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The Australian fast bowler, Shaun Tait, is known for his raw pace and aggressive style of bowling. He regularly bowled at speeds above 150 km/h (93 mph), and his fastest recorded delivery was 161.1 kph (100.1mph) during a match against England in 2010.
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The Australian fast bowler, Jeff Thomson, was one of the fastest bowlers of his time. He regularly bowled at speeds above 145 km/h (90 mph), and his fastest recorded delivery was 160.6 km/h (99.7 mph) during a match against West Indies in 1975.
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Starc is one of the fastest bowlers in the world, regularly clocking around 146.4 kmph. He is famous for his fast, in-swinging yorkers. His fastest ball was 160.4 kph (99.7 mph) against New Zealand on the third day of the second Test in 2015.
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