Fastest Balls In IPL 2026: Ashok Sharma Tops The Speed Charts, Mayank Yadav, Kagiso Rabada And Jamie Overton Also In List

The fastest balls in IPL 2026 have already produced a standout moment — uncapped Indian pacer Ashok Sharma clocking 154.2 kph for Gujarat Titans against Rajasthan Royals, placing him at the top of the season’s speed charts and within touching distance of the all-time IPL record. Kagiso Rabada bowled one of the fastest overs in IPL history against RCB, clocking over 150kph every ball in an over.

As IPL 2026 enters its third week, four bowlers have already breached the 150 kph barrier — a rare concentration of extreme pace this early in the season. Here is a full breakdown of the fastest balls in IPL 2026 so far, how they compare to the all-time records, and which speedsters to watch as the season progresses.

(last updated: April 28, 2026)

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Fastest Balls In IPL 2026 — Complete List

Here’s the complete list of fastest balls in IPL 2026, led by Ashok Sharma’s 154.2 kph thunderbolt in the GT vs RR match on April 4, 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Jamie Overton and Kagiso Rabada have since joined the 150 kph club, making this the most pace-heavy opening fortnight in recent IPL history.

Top 7 Fastest Balls in IPL 2026

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

Ashok Sharma — The Fastest Bowler In IPL 2026

The headline name among the fastest balls in IPL 2026 is Ashok Sharma, the 23-year-old right-arm quick from Rajasthan, who made his first appearance for Gujarat Titans earlier this season. Ashok Sharma’s 154.2 kph delivery during the GT vs RR match was not a one-off spike — he consistently hit the high 140s throughout his spell, demonstrating the kind of sustained pace that first caught attention during his dominant Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign (20 wickets in 9 matches at 14.80).

Gujarat Titans picked up Sharma for ₹90 lakh at the IPL 2026 auction after he impressed in trials with multiple franchises, including defending champions RCB. His pace, ability to swing the new ball, and knack for picking wickets in clusters made him one of the most sought-after uncapped Indian pacers in the auction pool.

At 154.2 kph in the GT vs RR match, Ashok Sharma’s delivery is the fastest by an uncapped Indian bowler in IPL 2026 and sits comfortably among the quickest ever recorded by an Indian in IPL history — only Umran Malik (157 kph) and Mayank Yadav (156.7 kph) have bowled faster among Indian pacers.

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Fastest Balls In IPL History: Where Does Ashok Sharma’s Delivery 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 154.2 kph is the fastest ball bowled in IPL 2026 so far, and would rank 13th in the all-time IPL speed charts. With the season now past its opening fortnight, no one has yet challenged his top speed — but Overton’s jump to 151.2 kph and Rabada’s 150.7 kph show that the gap is narrowing. Bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Jofra Archer, or Nortje himself could still push higher on quicker surfaces later in the tournament.

Earlier in the first game of the season, Ashok had made a rip-roaring start with speeds nearly touching 150 kph on his Gujarat Titans debut.

In this game, prior to breaking the record, Ashok had touched 150 kph multiple times.

Ashok Sharma speed in 5th over:

• 1st ball – 147 KPH
• 2nd ball – 149 KPH
• 3rd ball – 150 KPH
• 4th ball – 141 KPH
• 5th ball – 145 KPH
• 6th ball – 149 KPH

Other Speedsters To Watch In IPL 2026

Jamie Overton (151.2 kph for CSK) has emerged as the second-fastest bowler in IPL 2026, jumping from 145.6 kph in the opening week to 151.2 kph — a significant leap that places him firmly in the 150 kph bracket. The English all-rounder’s raw pace and bounce have been Chennai Super Kings’ most potent weapon with the new ball, and on quicker surfaces later in the tournament, he could push even higher.

Anrich Nortje (150.9 kph for LSG vs DC) remains a constant threat. The South African has historically been one of the fastest bowlers in IPL history, featuring three times in the all-time top 10. Now at Lucknow Super Giants, he has the raw pace to push Sharma’s record as the season progresses.

Kagiso Rabada (154.0 kph for GT) has jumped to second on the fastest balls in IPL 2026 list, overtaking Jamie Overton’s earlier 151.2 kph. He clocked 152.1 kph earlier before consistently hitting 153 kph a couple times in the GT vs RCB match on April 24. The South African’s new season-best of 154.0 kph means he and Ashok Sharma remain the only pace pairing in IPL 2026 where both bowlers have breached 150 kph. GT now boast the three fastest deliveries by their bowlers alone. In the match against RCB, Rabada bowled an entire over where he clocked over 150 kph. 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 to 7/1 with raw speed and precise yorkers.

Kartik Tyagi has joined the 150 kph club, clocking 150.4 kph for Kolkata Knight Riders — up from 149.7 kph earlier in the season. The improvement confirms Tyagi is hitting peak speeds again after injury disruptions in previous seasons. He sits fourth on the fastest balls in IPL 2026 list and is the second Indian pacer after Ashok Sharma to breach 150 kph this season.

Mayank Yadav joined the list of fastest balls in IPL 2026 when he clocked 151.1 kph in his first game of IPL 2026 for Lucknow Super Giants. The seamer, coming back after an injury, seemed to be bowling well within himself in the first few overs, but still clocked over 145 kph comfortably. In his last over, Mayank Yadav entered the list of fastest balls of IPL 2026. Although the comeback did not go as wel as expected in terms of figures, Mayank’s pace was up.

Fastest Ball In IPL 2026 By Indian Bowlers

Among Indian pacers, the fastest balls in IPL 2026 are led by Ashok Sharma (154.2 kph) and Kartik Tyagi (149.7 kph). Ashok Sharma’s fastest ball in IPL 2026 came in the GT vs RR match on April 4 — and he remains the only Indian bowler to breach 150 kph this season.

Ashok Sharma 154.2 kph places him sixth on the all-time list of fastest deliveries by Indian bowlers in IPL history — behind only Umran Malik (who features three times at 157.0, 156.0, and 154.8 kph) and Mayank Yadav (156.7 and 155.8 kph). Check where Gujarat Titans sit in the IPL 2026 points table and playoff qualification scenarios.

Fastest Ball In IPL By Indians: Ashok Sharma Bowls Fastest Ball Of IPL 2026 To Enter List

Ashok Sharma is the third fastest bowler in IPL among Indians after Umran Malik and Mayank Yadav going by data.

For comparison, 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. Sharma has some way to go to match those numbers, but his consistency at high pace — rather than isolated spikes — is arguably more valuable in a T20 context.

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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