Who is the fastest bowler of IPL 2026 after match 9?
Some bowlers have recorded extremely high speeds while bowling in IPL 2026.
The Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) commenced on March 28 with the opening game between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The tournament has witnessed nine games so far.
IPL 2026 has been dominated by batsmen so far, with many teams chasing mammoth totals with ease. For instance, RCB chased a 202-run target in the tournament opener by six wickets. Mumbai Indians (MI) chased a 221-run target in their opening game by six wickets.
Hence, batsmen have dominated bowlers, and many teams have posted big scores. Bowlers have remained helpless in many games despite having big totals to defend.
Amid their struggles, a few bowlers have grabbed the spotlight with their speeds in the ongoing edition. Several bowlers have registered massive speeds in IPL 2026.
Which bowler has the fastest delivery after Match 9?
Notably, Gujarat Titans young pacer Ashok Sharma has registered the fastest ball of IPL 2026 so far. In the GT vs RR clash on April 4 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, he bowled a delivery that touched 154 kmph. This is a big achievement for a young bowler.
However, he is still not among the top five bowlers with the fastest deliveries in IPL history, all of whom have touched 155+ kmph speeds. The record for the fastest delivery in IPL is held by former Australian pacer Shaun Tait (157.71 kmph).
Meanwhile, Ashok Sharma was picked by Gujarat in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. He had a base price of INR 30 lakh and was picked for INR 90 lakh. He made his debut in the 2026 edition. So far, he has impressed everyone with his bowling skills.
He was also part of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad in the 2022 edition and the Rajasthan Royals in the 2025 edition. However, he did not play any games in either season. He represents Rajasthan in domestic cricket.
Who holds the record for fastest delivery in the Indian Premier League 2026 after match 9?
GT’s Ashok (154 kmph) holds the record for fastest delivery in the 2026 edition after match 9.
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