Umran Malik, Mayank Yadav and Ashok Sharma have each shown the ability to sustain serious pace in competitive cricket.
Pace bowling has become one of the most talked-about aspects of Indian team in recent years. Several young fast bowlers have shown the ability to cross the 150 kmph mark not just occasionally but with some regularity in competitive matches.
Three names stand out when it comes to sustaining that kind of speed across spells in the IPL and international cricket. Each of them has recorded a top speed above 154 kph, and each has earned attention through on-field performances rather than reputation alone.
Here are 3 Indian pacers who can bowl 150+ kmph consistently:
3. Umran Malik
Umran Malik from Jammu is widely regarded as India's pace benchmark in recent years. He recorded a delivery of 157 kph during an IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals on May 2, 2022, which stands as one of the fastest deliveries bowled by an Indian in the format. Malik initially travelled with Sunrisers Hyderabad to the UAE as a net bowler before being drafted into the squad. He went on to take 22 wickets in an IPL campaign for Sunrisers Hyderabad, which earned him an India call-up.
He also recorded a 155 kph delivery in international cricket against Sri Lanka in 2023, confirming that his pace carries across formats and is not limited to T20 conditions alone.