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3 Indian pacers who can consistently bowl at 150+ kmph

Indian fast bowling has evolved to feature elite velocity, highlighted by three specific quicks capable of sustaining speeds exceeding 150 kmph across competitive fixtures. Umran Malik established an early benchmark for raw speed by clocking 157 kph for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals in May 2022, before transferring that capability to international duty against Sri Lanka with a 155 kph delivery in 2023.

Mayank Yadav subsequently made an explosive impact for Lucknow Super Giants by reaching 156.7 kmph against Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the 2024 season while conceding only 14 runs across four overs, alongside a 155.8 kph ball aimed at Shikhar Dhawan. More recently, Ashok Sharma emerged during the 2026 IPL campaign for Gujarat Titans by delivering the fastest ball of that season at 154.2 kmph against Rajasthan Royals, which followed an earlier 150.7 kph speed during the exact same over.

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