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Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar bowled the fastest bowl in the history of cricket as he clocked 161.3 kmph in the 2003 ODI World Cup.
Former Australian speedster Brett Lee bowled at 161.1 kmph against New Zealand at Napier in 2005.
Yet another Australian pacer made it into the list as Shaun Tait clocked 160.7 kmph against England at Lord’s 2010.
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has recorded 160.4 kmph on the speed gun while playing against New Zealand at the WACA in 2015.
Former Australian pacer Jeff Thomson bowled his fastest ball at 160.4 kmph against the West Indies during a home series in 1975.
One of the most lethal bowlers of all time, former West Indies pacer Andy Roberts bowled at the speed of 159.9 kmph.
Veteran West Indies pacer Fidel Edwards bowled at a speed of 157.7 kmph in 2003 against South Africa.
Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson recorded a speed of 156.8 kmph against arch-rivals England at 156.8 kmph in 2013.
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