Mohammed Siraj Bowls The Fastest Delivery In Cricket History? Did India Pacer Really Clock 181 Kmph?

In a strange minute on Day 1 of the 2nd Test match in between India and Australia, Mohammed Siraj’s shipment to Marnus Labuschagne was clocked at an impressive 181.6 kmph on the speed weapon. The web fasted to appear in a craze of amusing memes and jokes, with numerous playfully hailing Siraj as the bowler of the fastest shipment in cricket history.

It was clear that the speed weapon had actually malfunctioned, and the real speed of Mohammed Siraj’s shipment was likely much lower. In spite of this, the minute supplied some much-needed comic relief on an otherwise dominant day for the Australian group. Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar holds the record for bowling the fastest ball in cricket history with his 161.3 kmph shipment throughout the 2003 Cricket World Cup.

Australia ended Day 1 of the pink-ball Test in a strong position, having actually bowled out India for 180 runs and ending up the day at 86/1. Indian bowlers had a hard time to make an effect, with Mohammed Siraj himself going wicketless regardless of bowling 10 overs. Marnus Labuschagne and Nathan McSweeney stayed unbeaten at the close of play on Day 1.

While Mohammed Siraj might not have actually broken any records for the fastest shipment, he and the Indian group will be seeking to recover on Day 2 and attempt to turn the tide of the match in their favor. With Australia’s ideal record in pink-ball Tests at the Adelaide Oval, the job ahead of India will be an intimidating one.