US EditionAshok Sharma – IPL's New 96mph Pace Sensation
The 23-year-old pacer hit 154.2 kmph and took 1 wicket in a four-over spell as Gujarat Titans battled Rajasthan Royals.
- On Saturday, Gujarat Titans pacer Ashok Sharma delivered the fastest ball of IPL 2026 during their clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, topping the speed gun at 154.2 kmph.
- Following a strong performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Sharma earned his spot after previously playing for Kolkata and Rajasthan. Gujarat Titans showed faith by picking the 23-year-old in the playing XI early this season.
- Consistently hitting high speeds, Sharma crossed 145 kmph regularly and hit 150 twice in the same over. The right-arm pacer finished with 1/37, dismissing Shimron Hetmyer for 18 runs.
- Riding on half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel, Rajasthan Royals posted a formidable 210/6. Gujarat Titans face a target of 211, needing 104 runs more at the time of writing.
- Sharma's delivery beat Anrich Nortje's earlier 150.9 kmph mark, making him the third Indian pacer to breach the 95mph threshold, following Umran Malik and Mayank Yadav in tournament history.
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154.2 kph: GT pacer Ashok Sharma fires a rocket vs RR, enters IPL's fastest club
Ashok Sharma announced himself as IPL 2026's fastest bowler with a stunning 154.2 kph delivery for Gujarat Titans against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday. The 23-year-old earned praise from Dale Steyn, who highlighted his smooth, powerful action and near-perfect front-leg brace.
Ashok Sharma – IPL's new 96mph pace sensation
Gujarat Titans pacer delivers fastest delivery of 2026 edition
Who Is Ashok Sharma? 23-Year-Old Pacer Who Clocked 154.2 Kmph, Fastest Ball Of IPL 2026
Ashok Sharma, 23, the Gujarat Titans pacer, made history on Saturday. In a terrific display of fast bowling, the youngster clocked 154 kmph on the final delivery of the 16th over - the fastest delivery of IPL 2026
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