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In the archetypal ODI betwixt Australia and India, Mitchell Starc made an contiguous interaction by dismissing Virat Kohli for an eight-ball duck. (Getty Images)
NEW DELHI: In the archetypal ODI betwixt Australia and India, Mitchell Starc made an contiguous interaction by dismissing Virat Kohli for an eight-ball duck. However, the astir talked-about infinitesimal of his spell wasn’t Kohli’s dismissal, but a transportation to Rohit Sharma that sent societal media into a frenzy.
Starc’s precise archetypal shot to the Indian skipper was initially shown connected the velocity weapon arsenic 176.5 kmph, perchance the fastest ever recorded successful ODI history.
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The figure, however, was a wide error. Other broadcasters’ graphics aboriginal confirmed the existent velocity to beryllium 140.8 kmph (just implicit 87 mph), successful enactment with Starc’s accustomed pace.While Starc’s transportation grabbed headlines, cricket enthusiasts often look backmost astatine the fastest balls ever bowled successful planetary cricket. At the apical of the database is Shoaib Akhtar of Pakistan, who clocked 161.3 kmph against England, sending Nick Knight backmost to the pavilion.Here's a look:Shoaib Akhtar – 161.3 kmphPakistan’s ‘Rawalpindi Express’ clocked 161.3 kmph against England, sending Nick Knight backmost to the pavilion. Akhtar remains the fastest bowler successful planetary cricket history.
Shaun Tait – 161.1 kmph & 160.7 kmphAustralia’s Shaun Tait bowled 161.1 kmph against England astatine Lord’s successful 2010, breaking the 100 mph barrier. He besides recorded 160.7 kmph against Pakistan successful a T20I astatine the MCG.
Tait chiefly played shorter formats owed to the carnal toll of utmost pace.Brett Lee – 161.1 kmphFellow Aussie Brett Lee besides clocked 161.1 kmph against New Zealand astatine Napier successful 2005, sharing the joint-second spot with Tait.Jeff Thomson – 160.4 kmphAustralian fable Jeff Thomson, aka ‘Thommo,’ reached 160.4 kmph connected Perth’s accelerated transportation against the West Indies successful 1975.Mitchell Starc – 160.4 kmphStarc achieved his career-best 160.4 kmph during the 2nd Test against New Zealand astatine the WACA successful 2015.Andy Roberts – 159.9 kmphWest Indies’ Andy Roberts bowled 159.9 kmph successful a velocity contention successful Australia, showcasing his earthy pace.Fidel Edwards – 157.7 kmphAnother West Indies pacer, Fidel Edwards, clocked 157.7 kmph successful 2003 against South Africa, utilizing reverse plaything to occupation batters.Mitchell Johnson – 156.8 kmphAustralia’s Mitchell Johnson reached 156.8 kmph against England successful 2013, combining gait and aggression.
Mohammad Sami – 156.4 kmphPakistan’s Mohammad Sami matched 156.4 kmph against Zimbabwe successful Sharjah successful 2003, often compared to Shoaib Akhtar.Shane Bond – 156.4 kmphNew Zealand’s Shane Bond deed 156.4 kmph against Australia successful the 2003 World Cup.Dale Steyn – 155.7 kmphSouth Africa’s Dale Steyn unleashed 155.7 kmph against New Zealand, dominating batsmen with skillful pace.Lasith Malinga – 155.7 kmphSri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga besides reached 155.7 kmph successful a 2011 World Cup clash against New Zealand successful Mumbai.
