New Delhi, 16 August 2026: The record for bowling the fastest ball in international cricket is in the name of Pakistan's Shoaib Akhtar. He made this record by bowling at a speed of 161.3 km/hour against England in 2003 – a figure which no bowler has been able to beat since. However, if we talk about Indian bowlers, do you know who has bowled the fastest ball for Team India? This record for India is in the name of fast bowler Umran Malik; His speed had left the previous record behind.
Umran Malik – 156 km/h
Umran Malik is the leader in this list. He bowled at a speed of 156 km/hr against Sri Lanka at Wankhede Stadium in 2023. With this achievement he broke the record of Javagal Srinath, which had stood for almost 24 years. Speed has been Umran's biggest strength and that is why he is counted among the fastest bowlers of Indian cricket.
Javagal Srinath – 154.5 km/h
Before Umran, the record of India's fastest bowler was in the name of Javagal Srinath. Srinathe bowled at a speed of 154.5 km/hour against Pakistan during the 1999 World Cup. This was the fastest delivery in Indian cricket for a long time.
Irfan Pathan – 153.7 km/h
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan was also known for his fast bowling. He bowled at a speed of 153.7 km/hour against Pakistan in 2007. With this performance he is at third place in this list.
Mohammed Shami – 153.3 km/h
Mohammed Shami is known for his seam and swing bowling, but his pace has also been very impressive. He bowled at a speed of 153.3 km/hour against Australia in 2014.
Jasprit Bumrah – 153.26 km/h
Jasprit Bumrah is generally known for his accurate yorkers, but he can also produce impressive pace when required. He bowled at a speed of 153.26 km/hour during a test match against Australia in 2018.
Navdeep Saini – 152.85 km/h
Navdeep Saini has made a leading position in Indian cricket due to his fast bowling. While bowling against West Indies in 2019, he recorded a speed of 152.85 km/hour. With this performance, he is ranked sixth in this list of Indian fast bowlers.
Ishant Sharma – 152.6 km/h
Experienced fast bowler Ishant Sharma is at seventh place in this list. He bowled at a speed of 152.6 km/hour against Australia in 2008. His fast bowling – coupled with his tall height and ability to bounce the ball – made him a leading figure in Indian Test cricket.