Fastest deliveries in cricket: Revisiting records after Mohammed Siraj’s 181.6 kph glitch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Siraj hogged the limelight on the first day of the pink ball Test against Australia in Adelaide after one of his deliveries was recorded at an astonishing 181.6 km/h. However, it was later confirmed to be a technical glitch.
Following the incident, fans began searching to know about the fastest deliveries ever recorded in cricket history as Siraj’s name gained prominence in social media discussions.
The actual record of bowling the fastest delivery in international cricket belongs to former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar. He clocked 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) during a match against England in the 2003 World Cup. This incredible feat took place at Newlands in Cape Town, South Africa.
The delivery was bowled to Nick Knight, and it remains a benchmark of sheer speed in cricket history. Shoaib, also known as the “Rawalpindi Express,” was renowned for his express pace and aggressive bowling style throughout his career.
Close behind is Australia’s Brett Lee, who bowled a 161.1 km/h (100.1 mph) delivery against New Zealand in Napier in 2005. His compatriot Shaun Tait matched Lee’s feat against England in 2010 at Lord’s.
Former Aussie legend Jeff Thomson recorded 160.6 km/h (99.8 mph) during the 1975-76 series against the West Indies, making him one of the pioneers of extreme pace in cricket. Mitchell Starc joined the elite group with a 160.4 km/h (99.7 mph) delivery against New Zealand in Perth in 2015.