Indian cricket has always had great batsmen and world-class spinners. The last decade was different; talented bowlers have risen dramatically. Indian pace bowlers have gained popularity with their continuous runs and speed. This blog will discuss the top 10 quickest Indian bowlers, their memorable moments, etc.
Top 10 Fastest Indian Bowlers
| Bowler | Fastest ball | Against | Year |
| Umran Malik | 157kph | Delhi | 2022 |
| Mayank Yadav | 156.7kph | Bengaluru | 2024 |
| Umran Malik | 156kph | Delhi | 2022 |
| Umran Malik | 156kph | Sri Lanka | 2023 |
| Mayank Yadav | 155.8kph | Punjab | 2024 |
| Umran Malik | 155kph | Sri Lanka | 2023 |
| Umran Malik | 154kph | Chennai | 2022 |
| Mayank Yadav | 153.9kph | Punjab | 2024 |
| Irfan Pathan | 153.7kph | Pakistan | 2007 |
| Mohammed Shami | 153.3kph | Australia | 2014 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 153.26kph | Australia | 2018 |
| Navdeep Saini | 152.85kph | Mumbai | 2019 |
| Ishant Sharma | 152.6kph | Australia | 2008 |
| Umesh Yadav | 152.5kph | Sri Lanka | 2012 |
| Varun Aaron | 152.5kph | Sri Lanka | 2014 |
Umran Malik – 157 km/h
Jammu & Kashmir’s tearaway pacer hit 157 kmph in IPL 2022. Indian bowlers’ quickest delivery. He may challenge hitters with his rapid velocity if he bowls on the appropriate lengths, despite his tendency to go wrong.
Mayank Yadav – 156.7 km/h
Delhi-born Yadav debuted for Lucknow SuperGiants in the IPL last year, making hitters’ lives difficult. The season saw him deliver at 156.7 kmph and make his India debut a few months later.
Javagal Srinath – 154.5 km/h
The cricketer-turned-referee was India’s fastest bowler in the 1990s and 2000s. The Indian right-arm pacer clocked 154.4. He made batters uneasy with his fast swing.
Irfan Pathan – 153.7 km/h
Despite being a swing bowler, Pathan once hit 153.7 kmph. He became the second Indian Test hat-trickist due to his swing. Salman Butt, Mohammad Yousuf, and Younis Khan fall to Pathan.
Mohammed Shami – 153.3 kmph
In his early international career, the Indian pacer reached 153.3 kmph, making him a prominent performer. Though injured, his pace hasn’t slowed enough.
Jasprit Bumrah – 153.26 kmph
India’s first Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2018-19 Test match saw the T20 World Cup 2024 winner bowl at 153.26 kmph. Though plagued by back ailments, he remains a dangerous bowler.
Navdeep Singh – 152.85 km/h
The right-arm bowler has played a few IPL and India games. He has run over 150 kmph in most of his matches. In one IPL season, he hit 152.85 kmph. Competition keeps him out of the Indian team.
Ishant Sharma – 152.6 kmph
From 2016 to 2021, the India pacer was a top Test bowler. In his early career, he reached 152.6 kmph and became famous.
Varun Aaron – 152.5 kmph
Recently retired India pacer could routinely hit high speeds. However, injuries plagued his career, limiting his ability. His lifetime top speed is 152.5 kmph.
Umesh Yadav – 152.2 kmph
Another fast Test speedster was part of India’s bowling department, especially at home. He hit 152.2 kmph in his early Indian career.
Career Highlights of the Top 10 Fast Bowlers in India
| Name | Type of Player | Career Highlights |
| Umran Malik | Pure Fast Bowler | Fastest delivery by an Indian (157 km/h), IPL Emerging Player 2022, T20I & ODI debut in 2022. |
| Mayank Yadav | Fast Bowler | Clocked 156.7 km/h in IPL 2024, T20I debut for India, 34 wickets in 17 Vijay Hazare Trophy games. |
| Javagal Srinath | Fast Bowler | Fastest Indian of his era (154.5 km/h), 300+ ODI wickets, 4 World Cups, Arjuna Award. |
| Irfan Pathan | Seam & Swing All-rounder | Test hat-trick in first over, Man of Match in 2007 T20 WC final, 300+ international wickets. |
| Mohammed Shami | Fast Bowler (Reverse Swing Expert) | 7 wickets in ODI World Cup semi-final, Purple Cap 2023, 400+ international wickets. |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Fast Bowler (Death Overs Specialist) | 350+ international wickets, 2024 T20 WC winner, Best T20I bowler ranking. |
| Navdeep Saini | Fast Bowler | Clocked 152.85 km/h, IPL debut for RCB, Test debut in Australia 2021, domestic cricket standout. |
| Ishant Sharma | Fast-Medium Bowler | 300+ Test wickets, Arjuna Award, led India’s pace attack in overseas wins, 100+ Tests. |
| Umesh Yadav | Fast Bowler | 250+ international wickets, 2015 WC top Indian bowler, Test specialist, IPL regular. |
| Varun Aaron | Fast Bowler | Clocked 152.5 km/h, Jharkhand stalwart, IPL and county cricket experience, 170+ FC wickets |
Conclusion
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