Anrich Nortje hits 97mph, Jofra Archer clocks in at 95mph: fastest bowlers at IPL 2020 - in pictures

South African delivered the fastest ball in tournament's history

Anrich Nortje (Delhi Capitals): Top speed 156.22kph / 97.07 mph. The South African quick has dominated the pace bowling charts this season, hurling down the five fastest deliveries in IPL 2020. Sportzpics for BCCI

Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals): 153.62 kph / 95.4 mph. The England pace ace has matched Nortje for firepower. The two quicks have bowled 19 of the 20 quickest deliveries in this year's edition. Sportzpics for BCCI

Pat Cummins (Kolkata Knight Riders): 151.7 kph / 94.2 mph. The Australian fast bowler has become such a crafty bowler, many forget that he can bowl genuinely quickly whenever he wants. Sportzpics for BCCI

Kagiso Rabada (Delhi Capitals): 150.99 kph / 93.8 mph. The South African pacer is naturally quick and has formed a fearsome attack with Nortje at Delhi. Sportzpics for BCCI

James Pattinson (Mumbai Indians): 150.55 kph / 93.5 mph. The Australian has spent most of his career recovering from debilitating injuries. Great to see him showcase his true potential. Sportzpics for BCCI

Navdeep Saini (Royal Challengers Bangalore): 149.34 kph / 92.7 mph. He is the fastest bowler in India at the moment. Should get fast-tracked into the main attack in all formats soon. Sportzpics for BCCI

Jasprit Bumrah (Mumbai Indians): 147.82 kph / 91.8 mph. Would have been higher on the list, but for the back injuries that have brought some doubt in his mind. Still more than a handful. Sportzpics for BCCI

Prasidh Krishna (Kolkata Knight Riders): 147.7 kph / 91.7 mph. The unassuming pacer has good control, bowls from a great height and has more than enough gas in the tank. One for the future. Sportzpics for BCCI

Chris Jordan (Kings XI Punjab). 147.67 kph / 91.7 mph. A reminder that there is another English bowler who can bowl close to 150 clicks. Sportzpics for BCCI

South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje is now the owner of a special record. During his team Delhi Capitals' 13-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, Nortje bowled the fastest ball in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.

Nortje, 26, eclipsed compatriot Dale Steyn's effort of 154.4kph set in 2012, topping the speed gun at 156.22kph (97.07mph).

He finished the match with figures of 2-33 from four overs to take his wickets tally to 10 from eight games for the season.

"I didn't know about it [the fastest ball]. I've been working really hard to get the pace up... but obviously you want to land it in the right areas. That's the most important thing," Nortje said.

Rajasthan Royals bowler Jofra Archer is close behind him in the speed race. In fact, the two have bowled 19 of the 20 fastest deliveries in IPL 2020.

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