The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India contested annually by franchises representing 8 cities. It is the most-attended cricket league and among the annual sporting events globally. The matches are known for the record amount of high-level athleticism, incredible batting displays, and some of the fastest ball deliveries in competitive cricket.

This article will discuss five of the fastest deliveries ever seen in IPL. These delivery speeds range from 150 km/h to 162 km/h! We’ll start with some of the slower ones before moving on to some of the fastest ones witnessed by spectators.

Each player has their style and technique in fast bowling deliveries, so this list will look at how they all compare regarding speed. From slower yet dignified quick balls to lightning-fast beamers, we have covered all bases below! Let’s get started…

Fastest Ball Deliveries in IPL

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) being India’s most prominent cricketing tournament, bowlers have been vying to set new records with their deliveries. Over the years, some of the bowlers have been able to deliver the fastest balls in IPL history. This article will examine some of the quickest ball deliveries in IPL history and the bowlers who delivered them.

Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga is regarded as one of the fastest bowlers in IPL history. The Sri Lankan-born cricketer has been one of the league’s most successful and feared bowlers. With his ability to deliver blistering pace and unplayable yorkers, he consistently disrupted batting lineups throughout his 14-year stint.

In 2007 Lasith Malinga topped the speed chart, clocking a career-high of 150 km/h against Bangalore Royal Challengers. This made him one of only four bowlers to cross the 150km/h barrier in IPL history. He followed this stellar performance with consistently high speeds between 140 – 145 km/h from 2008 – 2010, which solidified him as one of the fastest bowlers in the IPL.

Apart from sheer speed, Malinga also holds several records, including- the most wickets (170), most wickets in an innings (5) by a single player, and most hat-tricks by a single player (4). Topping off his record haul, he was also awarded Purple Cap for taking the highest number of wickets three times – 2010, 2011, and 2013, respectively. His immense success led to his being inducted into ‘Hall of Fame’ in 2018, honoring his great contribution to the Indian Premier League over the years.

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc from Australia has premiered an impressive list of deliveries in all the Indian Premier Leagues (IPL). The IPL has witnessed the speedster deliver some serious fast bowlers since he joined the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014. In 2020, Starc was recorded giving a ball at a whopping 162 km/h, the fastest delivery ever witnessed in the IPL and, indeed, in all International cricket leagues.

As well as being able to deliver at such speed, Starc is also highly accurate and possesses a wide range of high-quality outswingers and yorkers. His ability to control his length and direction makes him one of the most feared bowlers on any field. His ability to generate movement off slower pitches sets him apart from other fast bowlers – something which many batsmen fear playing against.

In addition to this, Starc owns an impressive set of records set during home matches played at grounds throughout India. In 2016, he delivered an outrageous spell against Gujarat Lions while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, clocking speeds up to 155 km/h – making it one of the fastest spells ever seen in the IPL! A record that will take some time to beat!

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah, an Indian International Cricketer and a fast bowler, are well-known for his spectacular bowling performances. He has repeatedly owned the IPL for several years by achieving record-breaking bowling numbers. He does not just excite the fans with the power of his bowling but also with the speed of his deliveries which can reach up to 150 km/hr.

In terms of the slowest balls delivered in the IPL, Bumrah holds a few records. According to ESPNcricinfo, he recorded a 153 km/hr ball against Mitchell Starc in 2015 during an Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Wankhede Stadium. This made it the fastest ball recorded in any T20I or IPL match. He then beat his record by delivering a 154 km/hr delivery to Manan Vohra again during an IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab at Wankhede Stadium in 2016.

His rapid deliveries have made him one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket and have led to him being referred to as ‘The Death Bowler.’ His presence was crucial for Mumbai Indians’ title victories over Sunrisers Hyderabad (2019) and Chennai Super Kings (2020). While playing for Team India too, he has contributed extensively with invaluable performances in all formats of cricket.

Hardik Pandya

In the history of the Indian Premier League, Hardik Pandya has delivered some of its fastest ball deliveries. He is well-known for his ability to bowl at high speeds, and his velocity has consistently clocked over 150 kmph. During the 2020 IPL season, he topped the list by delivering a delivery at 156.2 kmph against Sunrisers Hyderabad. It was one of the fastest deliveries in this league’s history, earning him worldwide recognition and pride among fans.

Similarly, during the 2019 IPL edition, Pandya bowled a delivery clocked at 151 kmph, earning him massive applause from worldwide viewers. He has been consistently clocking over 145 kmph in almost every match he has played in the league since then. In addition to bowling at high speeds, he is known to be highly accurate with his deliveries, which makes him quite formidable on any given day when bowling for his team.

Hardik Pandya is undoubtedly one of the most talented bowlers in this league. He will continue to be an essential player for many years, judging by his performances in this tournament. If he can keep up his impressive performance levels, then there is no faulting that it will be another enjoyable term filled with great matches from this Indian superstar!

Ankit Rajpoot

Ankit Rajpoot is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has made a name for himself as one of the fastest bowlers in the IPL, and his delivery speed has been clocked at over 150 km/h.

Rajpoot debuted in the 2016 IPL season, but it was in 2017 that he made a mark with his pace. That year, during an encounter between Rising Pune Supergiant and Rajasthan Royals, he bowled a delivery at 154.2 km/h — making it one of the fastest deliveries ever recorded in any T20 game since then. His feat was acknowledged by many of his fellow cricketers and a variety of cricket experts at home and abroad.

Since then, Ankit Rajpoot has established himself as one of India’s most reliable fast bowlers by regularly performing at an elite level in the IPL. He has also earned international recognition for his speed and accuracy, having been called up to the Indian squad for several tours, including South Africa and Australia.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the proud owner of the two fastest ball deliveries in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). As a medium-fast bowler, he has an impressive record of taking 134 wickets across 113 matches from 2013-19. He has a wide range of delivery options with his ability to bowl back-of-hand slower ones, fork balls, and complete/jagging inswingers.

In 2013 Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled the fastest delivery in IPL at 150.7Kmph against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. He again registered his name in the record books when he clocked 150Kmph against Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

His impressive precision and immaculate swing help him consistently deceive batsmen with deliveries ranging between 130-145 kmph in IPL 13 edition. He is also considered a tricky customer due to variations that can sneak up on batsmen anytime during a game, making it all the more difficult for them to pick up shots of him early on.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s good line and length approach, combined with his guile and control, is highly acclaimed by cricketers across India, which makes him one of the most impactful bowlers for the Sunrisers Hyderabad team since 2013.

Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada, a South African bowler, is one of the most feared bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has been consistently clocking staggering speeds with his delivery, pushing the upper limits of speed. His fastest delivery was clocked at 153.5 kmph during a game against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2020.

Rabada is also among the high-wicket-takers in the IPL and has remained one of the top eight wicket-takers for consecutive seasons from 2016 to 2020. In addition, Rabada holds some outstanding records, like the fastest 5-wicket haul by a South African and the youngest South African player to take 50+ wickets in the ODI format.

Other than Kagiso Rabada’s achievement of being the fastest ball deliverer of IPL 2020, there are quite a few more players who have achieved remarkable feats with their fast bowling skills. Jasprit Bumrah holds himself as one of them by delivering balls at 150+ km/h, which was recorded as 156 km/h against Chennai Super Kings on 8th April 2018 and again at 160km/h against Delhi Capitals on 7th May 2019. On the other hand, Mitchell Starc took 3 hat tricks by keeping his speed above 140km/h throughout his midfield spell during an IPL season.

Therefore these bowlers are likely to continue pushing their limits regarding bowling fast and making it difficult for batsmen to play their shots as they seek early breakthroughs while defending small targets or restricting batsmen while chasing big totals.

Conclusion

To summarize, there is no one player with the highest bowling speed in the IPL. While some players may have higher individual ball delivery speeds, this does not always make them the fastest throughout a match or tournament. Bowlers such as Jasprit Bumrah, Dale Steyn, and Umesh Yadav possess some of the quickest bowling speeds in international cricket and have consistently shown remarkable consistency in IPL matches. Additionally, young bowlers like Mohammed Shami and Sandeep Sharma are also emerging as critical players on IPL teams due to their exceptional bowling talent. However, it appears that the current fastest bowler in IPL matches is Varun Aaron. With an average speed of 145 km/h and peak ball speeds of 154 km/h, he has demonstrated impressive power, accuracy, and heightened consistency when delivering his deliveries. Aaron is making his name as one of the best fast bowlers in world cricket today by leading teams to victory on multiple occasions with his fast-bowling talent.