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Bowling speeds (2)
The following information is provided thanks to the efforts of Eddie Smith, who has been tabulating bowling speeds reported in the media and by his own direct observation over the last few years. It focuses on reported bowling speeds in past literature, news reports, domestic cricket, women's cricket and historical scientific studies. For a list of fastest deliveries in international cricket matches, click here.
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1975 Study
The following speeds were measured at the WACA ground in Perth in December 1975, using "very accurate high speed cameras" and reported in the book "The Art of Fast Bowling" by DK Lillee, pp 27-30. |
Player | Kph | Notes |
Jeff Thomson | 160.45 | |
Jeff Thomson | 160.45 | |
Andy Roberts | 159.49 | |
Michael Holding | 150.67 | age 22 |
Dennis Lillee | 148.54 | sick at the time |
1976 Study
Jeff Thomson | 99.8 | 160.6kph |
Andy Roberts | 97.8 | 157.4kph |
Dennis Lillee | 96.2 | 154.8kph |
Michael Holding | 95.2 | 153.2kph |
Wayne Daniel | 93.7 | 150.8kph |
Bob Willis | 90.7 | 145.9kph |
Alan Ward | 86.5 | 139.2kph |
John Snow | 86.2 | 138.7kph |
1979 Study
A study was made by Dr Frank Pyke of the University of Western Australia, Perth. The single fastest ball in an eight-ball over bowled is listed (measured in what is believed to be net conditions). |
Player | Mph | Kph |
Jeff Thomson | 91.86 | 147.9kph |
Michael Holding | 87.76 | 141.3kph |
Imran Khan | 86.77 | 139.7kph |
Colin Croft | 86.45 | 139.2kph |
Andy Roberts | 86.08 | 138.6kph |
Dennis Lillee | 84.72 | 136.4kph |
Garth Le Roux | 84.46 | 135.9kph |
Wayne Daniel | 82.91 | 133.5kph |
Len Pascoe | 81.73 | 131.6kph |
Richard Hadlee | 80.62 | 129.8kph |
Mike Procter | 79.87 | 128.6kph |
Sarfraz Nawaz | 75.63 | 121.7kph |
1998 Study
A fastest bowler competition was held at the testimonial match for Courtney Walsh on July 20, 1998. |
Player | Kph | Notes |
Devon Malcolm | 141.6 | winner |
Franklyn Rose | 141.6 | |
Andy Caddick | 140.0 | |
Nixon McLean | 138.4 | |
Ed Giddins | 138.4 | |
Courtney Walsh | 133.5 | |
Ian Bishop | 133.5 | |
David Lawrence | 125.5 |
Other Reports
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Women's Cricket
Catherine Fitzpatrick of Australia has been credited with a speed of 120kmh (reference: CricInfo article, 1996/97). |
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