Mumbai, July 22: On Day 2 of the second Test between England and the West Indies, pacer Mark Wood produced a spectacle for the fans with his sheer pace and caused the Caribbean batters a handful of trouble. He produced the fastest over bowled by an English bowler at home since the beginning of data recording for the same in 2006. As Wood reignited the memories of bowlers testing the speed gun to its limits, here is a look at pacers who have bowled the quickest deliveries in the history of cricket. India vs Pakistan T20 Series in 2025? PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi Likely To Invite Indian Cricket Team for T20I Bilateral Series on Neutral Venue.

Shoaib Akhtar

The Rawalpindi Express, Shoaib Akhtar, holds the record for bowling the quickest delivery across all formats. In 2003, against England, he clocked 161.3 kmph, which is the quickest delivery in the history of cricket.

Shaun Tait

The former Australian pacer was on the cusp of breaking Shoaib Akhtar's record in 2010 but fell marginally short. Against England, he bowled a 161.2 kmph delivery and has the record for bowling the second-quickest delivery.

Brett Lee

Before Tait threatened to go past the Rawalpindi Express, Australia's Brett Lee tried to take a shot and bowled a 161.1 kmph delivery against New Zealand in 2005.

Jeffrey Thomson

Before the arrival of Shoaib Akhtar, Brett Lee, Shaun Tait and many more pacers, Thompson was the player who redefined the standard of bowling quick. He was the first player to touch the 160 kph mark in cricket history. He clocked 160.6 kmph against the West Indies in 1975. 'Not for TRP' Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Opens Up on His Relationship With Virat Kohli Ahead of India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series 2024.

Mitchell Starc

Australia's seasoned pacer also features on the list of pacers who have bowled the quickest deliveries. The left-arm pacer joined the elite club after bowling at a speed of 160.4 kmph against New Zealand in 2015.