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Top 9 Fastest Bowlers in Cricket History
Shoaib Akhtar (Pakistan): Known as the "Rawalpindi Express," Akhtar holds the record for the fastest recorded delivery, reaching 161.3 km/h (100.23 mph).
Brett Lee (Australia): Known for his raw speed, Lee consistently bowled above 150 km/h (93 mph) and troubled batsmen with his aggressive pace.
Shaun Tait (Australia): Tait consistently delivered balls around 150 km/h (93 mph) and was one of the fastest bowlers of his time.
Jeff Thomson (Australia): Renowned for his sheer pace, Thomson terrorized batsmen in the 1970s, bowling consistently above 150 km/h (93 mph).
Mitchell Johnson (Australia): Johnson's left-arm pace regularly touched speeds above 150 km/h (93 mph), making him a formidable force in international cricket.
Fidel Edwards (West Indies): Edwards consistently bowled above 150 km/h (93 mph), generating fearsome pace and bounce.
Dale Steyn (South Africa): Steyn combined skill and speed, consistently bowling around 145-150 km/h (90-93 mph) and being a potent wicket-taker.
Andy Roberts (West Indies): Roberts was one of the fastest bowlers of his time, known for generating raw pace and hostility.
Allan Donald (South Africa): Donald, also known as "White Lightning," consistently bowled above 145 km/h (90 mph) and troubled batsmen with his pace and accuracy.