Top 14 Fastest bowlers in Indian domestic cricket

Top 14 Fastest bowlers in Indian domestic cricket: When we talk about impressive fast bowlers, somewhere down we end up digging quite a few numbers. India is well known for its willow power, but the country has also sprung many surprises when it comes to fast bowling. Today, let’s have a look at Top 14 Fastest bowlers in Indian domestic cricket: 1. Varun Aaron (Jharkhand): Varun Aaron. (© Getty Images) 97 first-class wickets at an economy of 3.52, Varun Aaron is one of the shining stars when it comes to enthralling fast bowling. At the international level, Aaron has picked up 28 wickets so far. He is well known for his express pace bowling, having clocked 152 plus in a domestic match. When we hunt for genuine fast bowlers, clearly Varun Aaron is the answer and is probably the fastest bowler in India. Also Read – Top 5 Fastest balls delivered by Indians in Cricket 2. Umesh Yadav (Vidarbha): Umesh Yadav. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Umesh Yadav has clocked the 150 mark time and again. Umesh is a promising find for India when it comes to fast bowling. He has scalped 72 ODI wickets and 48 Test wickets so far in the international arena. He has played 69 international matches for India till date and looks like a prospect for the upcoming future. If Aaron is the fastest Yadav might just be a couple of steps behind. 3. Mohammed Shami (Bengal): Mohammed Shami. (© Getty Images) A man who set up the record straight, Mohammed Shami bowled four maiden overs on a foggy Delhi evening to hand India a morale-boosting win in his debut match against Pakistan. He has been bowling consistently on the 140km/hr mark and pushes the bar more often than not. He has played 12 Test matches and 47 ODI’s along with 4 T20I for India. With 139 international wickets, Shami is clearly one of the top guns in Indian cricket. Shami who represents Bengal in domestic cricket has taken 118 wickets from 30 first-class games at an average of 30.49 and an economy of 3.39 4. Nathu Singh (Rajasthan): Nathu Singh. (Photo Source: ESPNcricinfo Ltd) The fast bowling son of a labourer whose shine has been noticed by the likes of Rahul Dravid, Nathu Singh has hogged the limelight; thanks to his unconventional speed. He has been a bright spot in the MRF pace foundation, the batch headed by Glenn McGrath. He generates a good amount of pace, with a consistent 140km/hr to his name. He can touch up to 145 km/hr, and that is what the world will look forward to. 5. Ashoke Dinda (Bengal): (© Getty Images) The Bengal has touched the 145 km/hr mark time and again. Hailing from a small town of Medinipur, Ashok Dinda has been an asset for Bengal cricket in the domestic circuit. Having played for the IPL outfit Kolkata Knight Riders, Dinda has been one of the finest picks of the IPL. He played 9 T20Is and 13 ODI matches for India, picking up 17 and 12 wickets respectively. From 82 first-class games, Dinda has picked up 289 wickets so far. 6. Munaf Patel (Baroda): Munaf Patel. (Photo Source: Associated Press) Born in Ikhar, Gujarat; Munaf Musa Patel was tabbed as the next fastest bowler in India. He bowled at a consistent 90 miles per hour (144.44 km/h) and troubled batsmen across teams. Playing for his domestic side, Patel has scalped 217 wickets at an average of 24.47, at an economy of 2.77. He made his Test debut against England and went on to represent India in 70 ODIs and 13 Test matches. 7. Anureet Singh (Railways): Anureet Singh. (Photo Source: BCCI) The Railway pacer grabbed the eyeballs when he clocked 148 km/hr against Rajasthan Royals during IPL 2015. Anureet Singh is well known for his line and length while his accuracy is second to none. Singh has scalped 175 wickets so far from 45 matches at an economy of 2.65 and an average of 25.27. The road to the international call up doesn’t look blur with so much action on the hold. 8. VRV Singh (Punjab): VRV Singh. (Photo Source: ESPNcricinfo Ltd) The tall, open-arm bowler from Punjab, VRV Singh was a force to reckon with during his early days. He has hit the 140km/hr mark time and again, and his consistency is second to none. Vikram Raj Vir Singh was impressive since his U-19 days. Even though he represented India only on 5 occasions in Tests and 2 times in ODIs, Singh has been a threat in the domestic league. In 29 matches, the tall fast bowler has scalped 121 wickets at an average of 24.81, with best bowling figures of 7/75. 9. S Sreesanth (Kerala): Sreesanth. (Photo Source: Sreesanth Twitter Handle) Arguably one of the best fast bowlers in the Indian circuit, Shanthakumaran Sreesanth is a conventional fast bowler. He can bowl effortlessly into the 140’s while he touched 145km/hr or more on many occasions. He made the “master blaster” Sachin Tendulkar dance to his tune during a domestic match, Sreesanth has witnessed many high points in his short career. He has picked 211 first-class wickets, and 87 Test wickets. He also represented India in ODIs picking up 75 wickets in the shorter format of the game. 10. Amit Bhandari (Delhi): Amit Bhandari. (Photo Source: ESPNcricinfo Ltd) The tall fast bowler displayed his impressive show whenever he got a look in. He was a sensation in the domestic circuit. He picked up 314 wickets from 95 first-class matches; playing for Delhi. He has also scalped 153 List A wickets from 105 matches. Amit Bhandari made a forgettable one-day debut against Pakistan in the Asia Cup at Dhaka in 2000, but he was hardly ready for the international stage at that point. He was duly smashed for 75, got two wickets and didn’t play for India again. Satisfactory performances in domestic cricket, like his 30-wicket haul from six Ranji Trophy games in the 2001-02 season, kept him on the fringes of selection. 11. RP Singh (Gujarat): RP Singh. (©Getty Images) He has been a sensational bowler for India during his international days. Rudra Pratap Singh first made the headlines in the Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh in 2004, taking eight wickets at 24.75 apiece and bowling well in the slog overs at the end of the innings. He has clocked 145km/hr on many occasions, as he is known for his disciplined line and length. He has picked up 40 Test wickets and 69 ODI wickets playing for India. RP has a tally of 281 wickets from 88 first-class games. 12. Parvinder Awana (Delhi): Parvinder Awana. (Photo Source : BCCI) Having clocked 147km/hr against Mumbai at Mohali, Awana had his eyes placed at the right tunnel. Playing for Delhi in the domestic level, Awana has notched up 188 first-class wickets at an average of 28.58. He has also scalped 62 wickets in List A career. He plays for KXIP in IPL; Awana has been instrumental in the T20 circuit, picking up 68 vital wickets at an average of 23.35. 13. Jasprit Bumrah (Gujarat) Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo Source: BCCI) He is capable of bowling at 140km/hr and nag the batsman with his unorthodox action and accurate yorkers. Jasprit Bumrah is a potential prospect for he blue brigade. He has 62 first-class wickets to his credit from 16 matches at an average of 23.85 and an economy of 2.65. He has played 11 List A career matches and picked up 18 wickets at an average of 21.66. In the T20 circuit, he has picked up 38 wickets from 38 matches. 14. Abu Nechim Ahmed (Assam): Abu Nechim. (Photo Source: BCCI) This fast bowler from Assam has been impressive so far. He is well known for his raw pace, Abu has scalped 138 wickets from 52 first-class matches at an economy of 2.85. He has also picked 42 wickets from 48 T20 games. He has represented Mumbai Indian and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premiere League.

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