Who is officially the fastest bowler ever in cricket history?

[lucasmitchell]

Shoaib Akhtar holds the 161.3 km/h record, but what about the older eras like Jeff Thomson or Brett Lee? Who do you think actually bowled the fastest ball ever?

 

[isabellagray]

The title of the fastest bowler in cricket history goes to Shoaib Akhtar from Pakistan. He set the official record for the quickest delivery ever bowled, clocking in at an astonishing 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) during a Cricket World Cup match against England.

 

[marysmith]

The fastest delivery ever recorded in cricket was bowled by Shoaib Akhtar, reaching an incredible speed of 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. He set this remarkable record while representing the Pakistan national cricket team in a match against England. This achievement is officially recognized by the International Cricket Council.

 

[oliviaparker]

The title of the fastest bowler in cricket history goes to Shoaib Akhtar. He set the official record for the quickest delivery at an astonishing 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) during the 2003 World Cup.

 

[emmacollins]

The title of the fastest bowler ever recorded goes to Shoaib Akhtar, who unleashed a mind-blowing delivery at 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph) during the 2003 World Cup. His record still holds strong as the quickest ball ever clocked in the history of international cricket.