IPL 2018: Fastest bowlers on show

#1 Mitchell Johnson

Mitchell Johnson will be playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2018. He is an experienced bowler in the IPL after having represented two other franchises in the past. Johnson played for the defending champions, Mumbai Indians in IPL 2017. He was entrusted with the last over of the match in the finals and defended 11 runs to help Mumbai clinch their third IPL title. His fastest ball ever has been recorded at 156.8 kmph. Though he has passed his prime, he remains a force to reckon with and is not easy to get away.

Johnson is an in-your-face kind of bowler who makes the batsmen work for their runs. All his experience of having played in different T20 leagues around the world will be worth its weight in gold for the Kolkata team this year. With Mitchell Starc ruled out, Johnson, when he returns, will get a lot more game time and will be spearheading the Knight Riders' bowling attack in IPL 2018!