3 Indian pacers who can consistently bowl at 150+ kmph

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.

2. Mayank Yadav

Mayank Yadav from Delhi clocked 156.7 kmph during a Lucknow Super Giants match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2024. That delivery is the second-fastest ball bowled by an Indian in IPL history. In the same match, he conceded only 14 runs across his four overs. One of his other notable deliveries came against Shikhar Dhawan, where he registered 155.8 kmph.

From his IPL debut, Mayank consistently bowled above 150 kmph, making him one of the most closely watched young fast bowlers in the country. His ability to sustain that pace over entire spells, rather than producing isolated quick deliveries, sets him apart.

3. Ashok Sharma

Ashok Sharma emerged as one of the standout pace stories of IPL 2026 while representing Gujarat Titans. On April 4, 2026, during a match against Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium, he bowled the fastest delivery of the IPL 2026 season at 154.2 kmph. That delivery came to Dhruv Jurel on the final ball of the 16th over.

Earlier in the same over, he had clocked 150.7 kmph to Donovan Ferreira, meaning he crossed 150 kmph twice in a single over. His consistent pace through IPL 2026 earned him a national call-up, making him the newest name on this list.