Gujarat Titans unearthed a moment of momentum IPL As of 2026, Ashok Sharma sent the fastest delivery of the season so far during the clash against them. Rajasthan Royals At the Narendra Modi Stadium. The young pacer continued to pace the Royals batsmen, but it was the last ball of the 16th over that really stood out. Charging with intent, Sharma bowled a yorker to Dhruv Jorrell at 154.2 kmph, the fastest delivery to be recorded in the ongoing season. This effort not only highlighted his potential but also made him one of the fastest bowlers to feature in the league this year. The Indian Premier League has long been a high-speed affair, with many fast bowlers pushing the speed limits. Despite Sharma’s effort, the all-time record still belongs to Shaun Tait, whose thunderous delivery of 157.71 kmph in 2011 remains unmatched. Representing Rajasthan Royals, Tait ignited that fire against the then Delhi Daredevils in Jaipur. Bowling with aplomb, he had already dismissed Virender Sehwag before testing Aaron Finch with pace. Record delivery beat Finch all out, flying over the stumps. Over the years, few have come close. Loki Ferguson While playing for Gujarat Titans, he fell just short of Tite’s mark of 157.3 kmph during the IPL 2022 final. Meanwhile, Imran Malik set the benchmark for Indian fast bowlers with a rocket of 157 kmph for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the same season, later earning a call-up to India after a 22-wicket campaign. He also set a record for a 155 kmph delivery in international cricket against Sri Lanka in 2023. More recently, Mayank Yadav hit the headlines for Lucknow Supergiants against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024 with a speed of 156.7 kmph, registering the fastest delivery by an Indian in the tournament.
Fastest delivery in IPL history
| Bowler | The team | Speed (km/h) | Opposite | the weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Tate | Rajasthan Royals | 157.71 | Delhi Daredevils | 2011 |
| Loki Ferguson | Gujarat Titans | 157.30 | Rajasthan Royals | 2022 |
| Imran Malik | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 157.00 | Delhi Capitals | 2022 |
| Mayank Yadav | Lucknow Supergiants | 156.70 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2024 |
| Enrich Nortje | Delhi Capitals | 156.22 | Rajasthan Royals | 2020 |
Even as new names keep popping up, Tate’s iconic Jaipur Thunderbolt remains the benchmark for the fastest pace in the IPL, with every new generation of fast bowlers chasing the iconic record.
