List of Fastest Deliveries in T20 World Cup 2022

Fast bowling is one of the underrated aspects of the game of cricket. Tearaway quicks have the ability to make or break a game with their skyrocketing speed and direction. This edition of the T20 World Cup 2022 saw a record breaking number of quick deliveries. The likes of Haris Rauf, Shaheeh Afridi, Mark Wood, Anrich Nortje, Lockie Ferguson, and many others have been truly impressive.

Who is the fastest bowler in T20 World Cup 2022?

England’s pacer, Mark Wood, topped the list with fastest ball of 154.74 kph in T20 World Cup. New Zealand pacer, Lockie Ferguson, is second on the list clocking 154.55 kph. South African seamer, Anrich Nortje, features in the list with 154.31 kph delivery. 

It is safe to say that this edition of the T20 World Cup 2022 has been the best for the pacers. Some of the quickest deliveries were registered this season, making it one of the seasons to be remembered for pace bowling. Lastly, Mark Wood emerged as the best pacer till now.

Who is the fastest bowler in the World?

Former Pakistani speedster, Shoaib Akhtar is the fastest bowler in the world. Akhtar blew a rocket at a high speed of 161.3 km/hr against England in 2003. The recorded speed was 100.2 mph, and it was written in the book of records as the fastest delivery ever bowled in the history of cricket. Shaun Tait came close with 161.1 km/hr in 2010, but that was still not good enough to beat Akhtar’s previous record. Till now, nobody has ever come close to this speed, and the record remains unbeaten.