Mumbai Indians fast bowler Shabnim Ismail created history on Tuesday in the Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals match of the Women's Premier League 2024. She bowled the fastest ball ever in women's cricket history. This is the first time that the 130 kilometer per hour mark on the speed meter has been broken in women's cricket. In this match, Shabnim broke the record on the second ball of the third over of Delhi's innings. Shabnim, who played international matches for South Africa, bowled a full length delivery to Delhi captain Meg Lanning. It hit Lanning's pad.
Shabnim Ismail bowled the fastest ball in women's cricket: Mumbai team appealed for LBW, but the umpire rejected it. There was no success on the ball, but it was soon reported on the big screens in the stadium that the ball's speed was 132.1 kilometers per hour (82.08 mph). Which was the fastest ball in female cricket. So let us know about the top 5 fastest female bowlers in cricket history.
| Pos | Bowler | Ball Speed (Km/h) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shabnim Ismail | 132.1 |
| 2 | Ellyse Perry | 130.5 |
| 3 | Jhulan Ghoswami | 128.0 |
| 4 | Darcie Brown | 127.2 |
| 5 | Lea Tahuhu | 126.0 |
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New Zealand women's cricket team fast bowler Lee-Marie Tahuhu has the prestigious reputation of being the fastest female bowler in the country. At the age of 30, he holds the record for the fastest bowling ball reaching a speed of 126 kilometers per hour. This achievement cements his position as a fast bowler within the team. Lea Tahuhu is New Zealand's fastest female bowler
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One of the youngest members of the current Australian women's cricket team, 20-year-old Darcey Brown has quickly made her mark on the international stage. Darcy Brown reached speeds of 126.8 kph and 127.2 kph, placing her among the fastest bowlers in women's cricket. Additionally, she was instrumental in securing the gold medal for the Australian women's cricket team at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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The next name in the list of fastest bowlers in women's cricket is former India right-arm medium-fast bowler Jhulan Goswami. Jhulan consistently bowled at an impressive speed of 128 kilometers per hour against various opponents. It's worth noting that his speed is adaptable, changing depending on the specific demands of the game.
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In the first edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL), Australia's star cricketer Ellyse Perry did wonders with the bat as well as the ball. Australia's star all-rounder had bowled the fastest ball in the history of women's cricket at that time. He bowled the ball at a speed of 130.5 km per hour.
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Fastest Women Bowler in the World: South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail has created history in women's cricket. She has become the first woman bowler to cross the speed of 130.6 km per hour while bowling. Ismail achieved this historic feat in WPL in Delhi.
Ismail bowled the ball at a speed of 132.1 kilometers per hour (82.08 mph) in the WPL 2024 match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, which was recorded by the speed-gun on the broadcast. With a speed of 132.1, Shabnim Ismail has become the fastest female bowler in the world.
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