Fastest Balls In IPL 2026: Ashok Sharma, Kagiso Rabada Tops The Speed Charts

The fastest balls in IPL 2026 are led by an uncapped Indian — Ashok Sharma clocked 154.0 kph to Dhruv Jurel during the GT vs RR match on 4 April, the quickest delivery recorded all season. The 23-year-old Gujarat Titans quick features twice in the list, while Kagiso Rabada has been the most relentless express bowler of the campaign, appearing four times. Jofra Archer is the fastest overseas bowler on the chart at 153.7 kph.

That the fastest ball of IPL 2026 belongs to an uncapped Indian pacer — not an overseas speedster — is the standout story of the season’s speed charts. Ashok Sharma and Rabada have given Gujarat Titans the most pace-heavy attack in the tournament, accounting for six of the nine quickest deliveries between them.

(last updated: May 31, 2026)

Fastest Balls In IPL 2026 — Complete List

Here is the complete list of the fastest balls in IPL 2026, led by Ashok Sharma’s 154.0 kph delivery in the GT vs RR match. Rabada (4 entries) dominates by volume, with Archer the fastest overseas bowler on the list.

(List currently shows 9 verified entries — a 10th will be added once the next-fastest delivery is confirmed.)

This table will be updated after every match throughout the season.

Ashok Sharma — The Fastest Bowler In IPL 2026

The fastest ball in IPL 2026 belongs to Ashok Sharma, the 23-year-old right-arm quick from Rajasthan who made his first appearance for Gujarat Titans this season. Ashok clocked 154.0 kph to Dhruv Jurel in the GT vs RR match on 4 April, and backed it up with a 153.0 kph delivery to Ayush Badoni against LSG on 12 April — two entries in the list.

Ashok’s pace has not been a one-off: he consistently hit the high 140s through his spells, demonstrating the kind of sustained speed that first caught attention during his dominant Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign (20 wickets in 9 matches at 14.80). Gujarat Titans picked him up for ₹90 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction after he impressed in trials with multiple franchises, including defending champions RCB.

At 154.0 kph, Ashok Sharma’s delivery is not just the fastest by an uncapped Indian bowler in IPL 2026 — it is the fastest ball of the season outright, and it sits among the quickest ever recorded by an Indian in IPL history. Only Umran Malik (157 kph) and Mayank Yadav (156.7 kph) have bowled meaningfully faster among Indian pacers.

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Kagiso Rabada — The Most Consistent Express Pace In IPL 2026

Kagiso Rabada owns the volume on the fastest balls in IPL 2026 list, appearing four times — 153.6, 153.3, 152.7 and 152.6 kph — more than any other bowler this season. Two of those, the 153.6 kph to Devdutt Padikkal and the 152.6 kph to Virat Kohli, came in the same GT vs RCB match on 24 April, the game in which Rabada bowled one of the fastest overs in IPL history, clocking over 150 kph on every delivery.

Rabada’s pace under pressure has decided matches before — he bowled the match-winning super over for Delhi Capitals against KKR in IPL 2019, restricting them with raw speed and precise yorkers. Together with Ashok Sharma, he gives Gujarat Titans the most pace-heavy bowling unit in IPL 2026.

Jofra Archer — The Fastest Overseas Bowler In IPL 2026

Jofra Archer is the quickest overseas bowler in IPL 2026, with deliveries of 153.7 kph to Nitish Kumar Reddy (RR vs SRH) and 153.2 kph to Ayush Badoni (RR vs LSG). What stands out is the phase variety: the 153.7 kph came inside the powerplay while the 153.2 kph arrived in the final over (20.6), proof that Archer’s pace holds up at the death, not just with the new ball.

For a bowler whose career has been repeatedly interrupted by injury, that consistency is the real headline. Archer’s combination of raw pace, yorker accuracy and slower-ball variations makes him a genuine threat on any surface, and Rajasthan Royals have leaned on him as their strike weapon across the powerplay and death overs alike.

Fastest Balls In IPL History: Where Do IPL 2026’s Top Speeds Stand?

For context, here is how this season’s top speeds stack up against the all-time fastest balls in IPL history:

Ashok Sharma’s 154.0 kph slots in at 14th on the all-time IPL speed charts — the fastest delivery of IPL 2026. Archer’s 153.7 kph and Rabada’s 153.6 kph also rank among the quickest of the season, underlining how much express pace IPL 2026 has produced.

Fastest Ball In IPL 2026 By Indian Bowlers

Among Indian pacers, the fastest balls in IPL 2026 are led by Ashok Sharma (154.0 kph), followed by Mayank Yadav (152.7 kph), who clocked his quickest for Lucknow Super Giants against Rajasthan Royals on 19 May. Ashok is the fastest uncapped Indian of the season and, at 154.0 kph, the fastest bowler of IPL 2026 of any nationality.

Fastest Ball In IPL By Indians: Where Ashok Sharma Ranks

Umran Malik bowled the fastest ball by an Indian in IPL history at 157 kph in 2022, followed by Mayank Yadav at 156.7 kph in 2024. Ashok Sharma’s 154.0 kph is remarkable for an uncapped bowler in his debut season, and confirms he is the genuine pace find of IPL 2026 among Indian quicks.

Other Speedsters To Watch In IPL 2026

Mayank Yadav (152.7 kph for LSG) is the second Indian on the list and remains the most exciting raw-pace prospect in the country. Returning from injury, he bowled within himself early in the season but still clocked 152.7 kph against Rajasthan Royals, and has the ceiling to climb the chart if his body holds up.

Anrich Nortje, now at Lucknow Super Giants, has historically been one of the fastest bowlers in IPL history, featuring three times in the all-time top 10. He retains the raw pace to push into the top order of this list as the season progresses.

This article will be updated after every match throughout IPL 2026 with the latest speed gun readings. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date fastest balls in IPL 2026 data.

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