Five fastest bowlers currently in world cricket

Shoaib Akhtar is the current holder of the record for fastest ball delivered
Shoaib Akhtar is the current holder of the record for fastest ball delivered

# 1. Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc is an exceptional pacer
Mitchell Starc is an exceptional pacer

Australian left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc is regarded as an extremely fast and potent fast bowler. Starc made his debut against India in 2011 and immediately impressed everyone with his pace. His primary weapon is a fast yorker which is difficult to play, coming from his left arm angle.

He consistently bowls at speeds of more than 150 kmph, and in a Test match against New Zealand in 2015, he managed to clock a speed of 160.04 kmph.

Stark has taken 145 wickets in 75 one-day internationals andhas given runs at an economy rate of 4.95 runs per over. Based on this, you can conclude that he is also an excellent death bowler, and a fast yorker from him can dismiss even the best batsmen in the world. Although his speed is unlikely to increase as it has been in decline for some time, he is still one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket.

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