5 Current Fast Bowlers Who Can Break Shoaib Akhtar’s 161.3 kmph record: Watch Here 7 Fastest Delivery Of Shoaib Akhtar
During ODI World Cup 2003, the former Pakistani right-arm pacer bowled a fastest delivery against England, which clocked 161.3 km/hr. Post the event, many fast bowlers have dominated international cricket, however, no one has so far managed to break Shoaib Akhtar’s record.
However, there are many pace bowlers who are widely known for their deadly pace attack, and hence, they might bowl the fastest-ever delivery in international cricket in the future.
Here are these 5 fast bowlers who can break Shoaib Akhtar’s 161.3 kmph record.
1. Haris Rauf
Haris Rauf is another Pakistan’s fast bowler in this list. He recently bowled the fastest ball in ICC T20 World Cup 2021 tournament. The right-arm pacer bowled a 153 kph speed gunner against Afghanistan.
2. Lockie Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson is another Newzealand fast bowler who also can break Shoaib Akhtar’s record. Playing in Indian premier league for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2021, Ferguson bowled the fastest delivery of the tournament, with one of his deliveries reaching the 153.63 kph mark.
3. Mark Wood.
Mark Wood is another England pacer who can break the record for fastest delivery in international cricket. The right-arm English pacer bowled a 155 kph delivery in a T20I game against India in March this year. Wood has often managed to touch the 150 kph mark in matches and is a worthy contender to be part of this list.
4. Anrich Nortje
Anrich Nortje is another pacer for South Africa who has the ability to break Shoaib Akhtar’s record of fastest delivery. He has bowled the fastest delivery in IPL 2020 season, touching a speed of 156.22 kph. He also bowled the joint-fastest ball of 153 kph in ICC T20 World Cup 2021 recently.
5. Jofra Archer
Jofra Archer for England is the first fast bowler who has also the ability to break Shoaib Akhtar’s record. The right-arm pacer has often bowled balls crossing 150 kph. His fastest ever delivery is 153.62 kph.