Bowling in the ICC T20 tournaments is different from ICC ODI and Test tournaments. ODI and Test matches are like running a marathon where bowlers need a ton of energy and a lot of stamina to withhold the spirit till the end. In the case of T20 matches and bowling, it is the total opposite. Bowlers need to quick thinking and focus in their short period of bowling for the wicket-taking deliveries. The abundant time and overs like in long matches are not here. Bowles should be quick-fire and should show their bowling abilities within 4 overs. Let's see the Top10 balls which are the fastest deliveries in ICC T20 tournaments.
1. Shaun Tait – 160.7 Kmph
At no.1 is the same SHAUN TAIT in the same between Australia and Pakistan in the year 2010 at MCG. It was right after the second fastest ball he bowled. The batsman couldn't even touch this speed and missed it. Till today, this was the fastest recorded legal ball in a t20 match.
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2. Shaun Tait – 159 Kmph
At no.2 is the Australian speedster who bowled with full abilities and had a maximum force in his bowling. This ball was bowled in a t20 match between Australia and Pakistan at MCG in the tear 2010. This was the first over of the match and tait started his thunderbolt fast bowling which made Pakistan's batsmen clueless.
3. Umran Malik – 157.3 Kmph
At no.3 is the young and energetic UMRAN MALIK from India. This ball was bowled in the match between the two IPL teams Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals. In this match, umran showed his full potential and kept bowling above 150 KMPH consistently. It was during the 4th ball of the final over.
4. Lockie Ferguson – 157.3 Kmph
At no.4 is the New Zealand fast bowler who has extraordinary talent and techniques for his pace bowling. He constantly bowls at 150+ KMPH balls and has been a leading wicket-taker in many series of cricket. This ball was bowled during the 2022 IPL season in the match between Gujarat titans and Rajasthan royals.
5. Shaun Tait -157.3 Kmph
At no.5 is an Australian bowling legend and one of the earliest players of IPL. He was in the champion team of Rajasthan Royals in the first year of IPL. This ball was bowled during the league match between Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals in the year 2011. This was the fastest ball bowled in IPL for many years.
6. Dale Steyn – 156.7 Kmph
At no. 6 is the legend of fast bowling and the man who broke many stumps with his fast bowling. DALE STEYN was one of few bowlers around the globe, who could bowl with accuracy and perfect length. In his peak period, Steyn was ranked the #1 bowler in the world. This ball was bowled in the IPL 2010 in a match between Royal challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders.
7. Anrich Nortje – 156.2 Kmph
At no. 7 is again the South African speedster who currently rules the T20 bowling with a few other bowlers. This ball was the fastest ever NORTJE bowled in a t20 match. This was during the league match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022. But this delivery was sent to the boundary by JOS BUTTLER.
8. Umran Malik – 156 Kmph
At no.8 is again the Indian speedster who came into the cricket world this year and showcased his abilities and talents to the world this season. He was bowling consistently with 150+ KMPH deliveries and scaring the batsmen. This ball was bowled during the league match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals.
9. Umran Malik - 155.6 Kmph
At no. 9 is a newcomer to Indian bowling and became famous for his extraordinary speed in his actions. During the 2022 IPL season, umran malik from the SUNRISERS HYDERABAD team just ruled over the season with his fast bowling. This ball was bowled during the league match between Hyderabad and Chennai.
10. Anrich Nortje – 155.2 Kmph
At no. 10 is the South African pace bowler ANRICH NORTJE. He was one of the few bowlers in current ICC T20 tournaments who could bowl consistently at 150 KMPH. He brought in new limits within the bowlers in t10 tournaments. This ball was bowled in the match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022.
