Ranking top 10 strongest throwing arms in world cricket currently

The cricketing world has witnessed several iconic moments in the game over the years. There have been instances of choking, winning at the last moment, and changing the fortunes of the team in an over. Truly, the game of cricket is one of its kind. In this sport, three aspects attract the attention of the viewer. First is the batting. Well, it is the most popular part of the game. Currently, there are several stars in the game, who have excelled in this portion of the game. They are either the captain or the vice-captain of the team. Talk about the faces of the game like Kohli, Root, Smith, and Williamson, they are batsmen who are excellent in this sport. Bowling is one of the most underrated aspects of the game. People do forget that bowling is the only way one can win a Test match (yes, by picking 20 wickets). After all, it is the bowlers who have to put in their logic to outfox a batsman. Till now, there have been captains who were bowlers too. But, another important part of the game which has been overlooked over the years is fielding. Anyone can be a fielder, but only a few become greats because of their fielding. Here is a list of top 10 strongest throwing arms in world cricket currently: 10. Mitchell Starc (Australia) Steve Smith &amp; Mitchell Starc. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images) “Aggression” is the first word that comes to mind when one hears the name of Mitchell Starc. The left-arm pacer is one of the best bowlers in the world. In Test match cricket, he has picked 304 wickets. Adding on, in 107 ODIs, he has picked 211 wickets. A stellar economy rate of 5.08 in ODIs shows that he is a difficult bowler to face. He is a handy batsman too. Another factor that makes him a special asset is his fielding. Being a fast bowler, Starc has a strong arm. He is a fielder who could guard the boundaries and Starc is never afraid to dive in to save a boundary. Probably one of the safest fielders in the Australian squad, Starc makes it to the list because of his safe pair of hands and a really strong throwing arm. Also check: Unsung heroes in ODI World Cup victories 9. Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) Rashid Khan. (Photo Source - Twitter/X) Afghanistan have been on the rise since the time they embraced the game of cricket. This reflects not just how they have done in the past ICC events in terms of batting and bowling skills but also in their fielding standards. The talismanic spinner and all rounder Rashid Khan who has been a source of inspiration for almost all the young Afghan cricketers, has not only mesmerized the fans with his leg-spin brilliance but also with his athleticism in the field. The former captain is nimble-footed and it shows up the way he covers the ground, especially in the outer field. Furthermore, he also possesses a strong arm and throws the ball with amazing accuracy which makes life tougher for a batter to sneak runs while the shot is played towards him. Even in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Afghan has shown his fielding brilliance. Along with that Rashid Khan has also shown his catching skills while patrolling the boundary fences. Also check: 6 Cricketers who underwent amazing body transformation 8. Shreyas Iyer (India) Shreyas Iyer Reaction (Source: Twitter/x) Fielding has become one of the most critical facets of the game and players like Shreyas Iyer truly exemplify how impactful a strong throwing arm can be to change the complexion of a match. Whether fielding close or inside the 30-yard circle or on the boundary, squeezing every bit of run can result in changing the result of a match, especially in a see-saw battle. One of the prime examples of Iyer's fielding brilliance was seen in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia, where a bullet throw from Iyer resulted in Alex Carey getting run out when he was batting well and tried to up the ante to help the Men in Yellow post a big total on the board in the final stages of the innings. However, courtesy of Carey's wicket in the 48th over, the side soon collapsed to a somewhat competitive total of 264, rather than setting a massive target for Team India. and almost single-handedly anchoring the innings. Also Check: Laziest XI of all time in cricket 7. Hardik Pandya (India) Hardik Pandya (Source :ICC/Getty) The eclectic nature of Hardik Pandya has made him one of the most prized all-rounders in the cricketing sphere. Over the past many years, he has finetuned his batting and bowling skills to become a sure-shot regular in the white-ball squad of the Indian cricket team. The IPL was a platform where Hardik’s skills as a cricketer were able to stand out even more prominently. His first stint with Mumbai Indians made him a fan favourite not only due to his prowess with bat and ball, but his top-notch efforts while fielding too. Hardik’s emphasis on fitness is something which has contributed immensely to the manner in which he flings himself on the ball. Right from the start, Hardik has always been a reliable fielder for whichever side he has represented up until now. There have hardly been any cases where Hardik has committed a fielding error. One of many classic instances of Hardik’s bullet arm was when he broke the middle stump into two parts while catching Sanju Samson short of his crease in an IPL 2022 clash involving Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals. Also Check: Captains who led underdog teams to ICC World Cup glory 6. Aiden Markram (South Africa) Aiden-Markram. (Photo by Chris Hyde-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) South Africa have seen many gun fielders in their cricketing history. Hence it comes as no surprise that they are usually known for being one of the best fielding sides in the world. In fact, the term 'Jonty Corner' was named after the legendary Jonty Rhodes, who also belonged to the Rainbow Nation. When it comes to the current players, Aiden Markram is probably the best fielder in the side as he has a terrific pickup capability of covering up the ground to not allow the opposition to steal quick singles or doubles. Moreover, while stationed in the outer field, Markram has sharp throwing abilities which keep the opponent under check even when the ball travels out of the 30-year circle. Not just that, he is also one of the safest catchers on the side which makes him stand out from the rest of the Protea team. Also Check: 10 Shortest Cricketers of All Time 5. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) Rachin Ravindra (Source: Surjeet Yadav/MB Media/Getty Images) There don’t come cricketers more talented than Rachin Ravindra. Touted to become one of New Zealand’s future batting leaders right from his U-19 days, Rachin has gone from strength to strength since making his international debut in 2021. The southpaw has amassed 1057 runs in 30 Test innings and racked up 1082 runs in 26 ODI innings. A breakthrough World Cup 2023 saw him earn an IPL contract of INR 1.8 crore from Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2024. Not only is Rachin an exquisite batter, but he is also a handy left-arm spinner who is more than capable of sending down overs whenever his side requires them. The budding batting all-rounder is a proficient fielder too. There have been multiple instances of Rachin being positioned at hotspots on the field like the deep midwicket or long-on fence, mainly for his dynamic athleticism and powerful throws. It was courtesy of Rachin’s flat throw from the squarish deep third region which ended India’s first innings in the third Test of the historic three-match series at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Also Check: 5 unusual reasons which stopped play in a cricket match 4. Glenn Maxwell (Australia) Glenn Maxwell. (Photo Source- Twitter/x) Glenn Maxwell is a complete limited-overs cricketer for any team. He has failed sometimes, but he has grown as a cricketer. Maxwell has been a consistent performer for the Australian limited-overs side for many years. When he is in form, he can destroy any bowling attack in the world. Apart from his batting and part-time off-spin bowling, he has been contributing on the field too. One of the instances where Maxwell changed the game with his excellent fielding and throwing was during a World Cup game against Pakistan in 2019. As Shaheen Afridi drove a ball towards him, he picked up the ball and threw it at the bowler’s end. A direct hit with Sarfaraz out of the crease meant that Pakistan was in deep trouble in that game. Also Check: India's Five Fabulous Batting Triumphs Over Pakistan in ODI World Cups 3. Virat Kohli (India) Virat Kohli. (Photo by Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) Probably the biggest name on this list, Virat Kohli has been dominating the cricketing world for over a decade. He has scored 9,230 runs in Test cricket with an average of 46.85. Talking about his ODI format, Kohli has scored 14,096 runs with a spectacular average of 58. Without any doubt, he is one of the best batters in the world right now. Few players in the world can pick up the ball and throw it in a single motion. Virat Kohli is one of them. He has been the cause of so many run-outs for his opposition team. As he is one of the fittest cricketers in the world, fielding is quite an easy job for Kohli. He also is responsible for setting up a standard in the world of fielding for his national squad. How competitive the Indian stalwart about his fielding is can be understood by the fact that recently in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia, while the Aussies were batting in the first innings, to stop Steve Smith from taking another run, he darted back with a sharp throw from the outfield, which nearly hit the stumps. But bowler Kuldeep Yadav was reluctant to collect the ball trusting Kohli's sheer precision and also to avoid the impact of the power of the throw on his hands. Notably, the incident took place in the 32nd over of Australia's innings while the Delhi-based player was furious at Kuldeep for not collecting the ball, which may have resulted in an overthrow boundary. Also Check: Virat Kohli ODI Centuries 2. Glenn Phillips Glenn Phillips. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/MB Media/Getty Images) Glenn Phillips is one of the best New Zealand cricketers going around, especially in the shortest format of the game. He is predominantly known for his explosive batting but Phillips is an exceptional fielder as well. The Kiwi cricketer has already affected a lot of run-outs with his direct hits and may end up as one of the most brilliant fielders to have ever played for New Zealand. Phillips also affected a brilliant run-out during the T20 World Cup that was played in Australia last year. He has also plucked some breathtaking catches in his short international career and is destined to leave everyone stunned several times in the coming years. Also check: 10 biggest controversies in Indian cricket history 1. Ravindra Jadeja (India) Ravindra jadeja. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images) Ravindra Jadeja is arguably the most valuable cricketer in the world. He has been terrific with the bat, ball, and on the field. He contributes with the bat as he plays crucial knocks down the order. Talking about his bowling, he makes sure that the batsmen don’t get away easily. Adding on, he bowls in tandem with Ravi Ashwin to pick up wickets for his team. If one cricketer can change the game because of his fielding alone, he is Jadeja. Well, all remember his outstanding effort to ensure that Ricky Ponting made his way back to the dressing room during a home series in 2009. He was also a part of the Steve Smith runout during the India-Australia series. That direct hit did change the game.

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