Top 10 Fastest Bowlers in Current Cricket

Every cricket fan loves speed, because it brings the thrill, which the game always needs.

So, here we bring you the list of top 10 fastest bowlers, who are currently active in international cricket.

10. Steven Finn – 151.9 km/h

English fast bowler Steven Finn is the 10th fastest bowler in current cricket arena.
Comparatively tall and strong, Finn recorded his fastest ever delivery at 151.9 km/h.

Finn’s height combined with stamina makes him able to bowl at 145km/h on a consistent basis.

9. Morne Morkel – 152 km/h

Lanky right arm fast bowler from south Africa, Morne Morkel is the 9th fastest bowler in current cricket.
One of the fastest bowlers in cricket history, Morkel’s fastest ever ball was recorded at 152 km/h.
Morkel, who is the one of the tallest fast bowlers of all time is probably one of the most lethal also.

8. Varun Aaron – 152.5 km/h

Varun Aaron of India is the latest entry in this list and is the 8th fastest bowler in current cricket.
This young Indian fast bowler clocked 152.5 km/h in an ODI against Sri Lanka in November 2014.
An aggressive bowler by nature, Aaron can generate serious pace in his conventional bowling action.

7. Kemar Roach – 152.7 km/h

West Indian fast bowler Kemar Roach is the 7th fastest bowler in current cricket .
Roach, who can generate serious pace in his bowling, recorded his fastest ever delivery at 152.7 km/h.
Kemar Roach is capable of bowling very fast and has reached 150 km/h on a number of occasions.
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6. Adam Milne – 153.2 km/h

One of the new entries in the list, New Zealand’s Adam Milne is the 6th fastest bowler in current cricket.
His fastest ball was recorded at 153.2 km/h which came in a T20 match against West Indies.
Milne is the Rising Start of New Zealand team, who has the ability to bowl 150 km/h consistently.

5. Lasith Malinga – 155.7 km/h

Sri Lankan Yorker specialist Lasith Malinga is the 5th fastest bowler in current cricket arena.
Death overs specialist, Malinga recorded his fastest ever delivery at 155.7 km/h.
His fierce and fast speed makes him one of the most lethal fast bowlers of all time in cricket .

4. Dale Steyn– 155.7 km/h

Lethal fast bowler of South Africa, Dale Steyn is the 4th fastest bowler in current cricket world.
One of the finest fast bowler in history of cricket, Steyn recorded his highest speed 155.7 km/h.
He is one of the most iconic bowlers in cricket history, probably the most experienced one in this list.

3. Mitchell Johnson – 156.8 km/h

The ‘Mustaches Man’ Mitchell Johnson is the 3rd fastest bowler in current cricket arena.
Mitchell Johnson bowled a ball with a speed of 156.8 km/h in the 4th Ashes Test, Day 3 at MCG in 2013.
He is now one of the best fast bowlers in the world and is among the 10th fastest bowlers of all time.

2. Fidel Edwards – 157.7 km/h

Standing on top, West Indian Fidel Edwards is the 2nd fastest bowler among current cricketers.
His fastest ball was recorded at 157.7 km/h which came against South Africa in 2003.
Edwards’ bowling style is natural and he is comfortable at bowling very fast throughout the match.

1. Shaun Tait -161.1 km/h

Shaun Tait, who currently plays only Twenty20 games is the fastest bowler among current cricketers.
In 2010, Tait unleashed a ball against England at Lord’s that registered a speed of 161.1 km/h.
He is one of the fastest bowlers in the history of cricket and officially the second fastest of all time.

Source :- PTVSPORTS