Top five fastest deliveries in IPL 2026
All the top five fastest deliveries are above 150km/hr in IPL 2026.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has started, and the first week of the competition has already produced many moments to remember. The game in the past few years has changed to become more batter-friendly, and the bowlers have also adapted and are now trying to be smarter with different types of variations and slower deliveries.
Even in these times, fast deliveries are important and still valuable. Pace bowlers can still create havoc with their speed and there is always a different thriller when a fast bowler charges in to deliver a thunderbolt. This IPL has already seen some of the fastest deliveries from very quick bowlers, both from India as well as overseas players.
Who has delivered the fastest ball in IPL 2026?
Gujarat Titans’ Ashok Sharma has delivered the fastest ball in IPL 2026.
Which Indian bowler has delivered the fastest ball in IPL 2026?
Ashok Sharma of Gujarat Titans delivered 154.2 kmph, which is the fastest ball by Indian pacer in IPL 2026.
Top five fastest balls of IPL 2026
| Rank | Bowler | Team | Speed (km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashok Sharma | Gujarat Titans | 154.2 |
| 2 | Kagiso Rabada | Gujarat Titans | 153.6 |
| 3 | Jofra Archer | Rajasthan Royals | 151.6 |
| 4 | Mayank Yadav | Lucknow Super Giants | 151.3 |
| 5 | Jamie Overton | Chennai Super Kings | 151.2 |
Here is the list of the top five fastest deliveries in IPL 2026
5. Jamie Overton- 151.2 km/h
At No. 5, Jamie Overton bowled a delivery recording a sheer speed of 151.2 km/h. Even though the Chennai Super Kings have witnessed a shaky start in IPL 2026 before getting back into form, Overton has shown good signs with ball and will be important in the upcoming games.
4. Mayank Yadav (LSG): 151.3 km/h
LSG pacer Mayank Yadav has only featured in one game in IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals, in which he emerged too expensive at his economy of 14.0. However, he touched the speed of 151.3 km/hr in that match, giving a glimpse of his expertise with his pace.
3. Jofra Archer (RR): 151.6 km/h
Archer has been in phenomenal form in IPL 2026 and is the leading wicket-taker for Rajasthan Royals (RR). Facing Lucknow Super Giants, the England pacer bowled a thunderbolt delivery at 151.6 km/hr, which is the third fastest in the tournament.
2. Kagiso Rabada- 153.6 km/h
Kagiso Rabada has done a fantastic job for Gujarat Titans (GT), leading their pace attack so far. In a clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the right-arm pacer clocked a speed of 153.6 km/hr. This is the second fastest ball this season and the fastest by an overseas pacer.
1. Ashok Sharma – 154.2 km/h
At the No. 1 Position is a very new name, Ashok Sharma. Sharma is making his IPL debut and has already left everyone speechless with his pace bowling.
He bowled a delivery at 154.2 km/h, which caught everyone’s attention, and fans are talking about the raw pace he brings. Moving forward, he will be a player to watch out for and will be important in the campaign of the Gujarat Titans.
Who bowled the fastest delivery in IPL 2026?
Ashok Sharma Recorded the fastest delivery of IPL 2026 clicking 154.2 km/h
When will IPL 2026 final take place?
The IPL 2026 final will be played on May 31.
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