The Indian Premier League (IPL) has served as a platform for fast bowlers to exhibit their prowess, consistently producing thunderous deliveries that leave batsmen in awe. Through the years, numerous bowlers have unleashed sheer pace, causing tremors among opponents. Here are the top 10 fastest deliveries ever recorded in the history of the IPL.
A look at the fastest deliveries bowled in the tournament history.
Former Australia and Rajasthan Royals fast bowler has the fastest delivery till date in the tournament history. He clocked 157.71 kmph in the 2011 IPL season.
Former KKR fast bowler bowled a 157.3 kmph ball during the 2022 IPL season.
India's young pace sensation has had a hard time finding consistent place in the eleven but he clocked a delivery which is the third fastest in the IPL history during the 2022 IPL season. It was a delivery which clocked 157 kmph in 2022.
Two other Umran deliveries are also in the top 10 list, at 156 kph, which is the fifth fastest delivery and 154.7 kph, which is the seventh fastest.
Steyn played for the Deccan Chargers when he bowled the ninth fastest delivery in the tournament history of 154.4 kmph during 2012 IPL season.
Former Delhi Capitals pacer bowled a delivery which clocked 154.23 kmph during the 2020 season.