Top 5 fastest bowlers in cricket history

By Ravi
November 27, 2025

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1. Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan)

Shoaib Akhtar bowled at a speed of 161.3 kmph against England in the 2003 ODI World Cup, which still holds the world record for the fastest bowling.

2. Shaun Tait (Australia)

Shaun Tait bowled at a speed of 161.1 kmph against England in 2010.

3. Brett Lee (Australia)

Brett Lee bowled at a speed of 161.1 kmph against New Zealand in 2005.

4. Jeff Thomson (Australia)

Jeff Thomson bowled at a speed of 160.6 kmph against West Indies in 1975.

5. Mitchell Starc (Australia)

Mitchell Starc bowled at a speed of 160.4 kmph against New Zealand in 2015.

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