154.2 kmph! Ashok Sharma fires the fastest delivery of IPL 2026
Ashok Sharma stole the show with a 154. 2 kmph delivery, the fastest of IPL 2026, surpassing Anrich Nortje. The Gujarat Titans pacer impressed with consistent pace.
Despite this, Rajasthan Royals posted 210/6, powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fifty and Dhruv Jurel’s 75. Gujarat, missing Shubman Gill, faced a tough chase against a confident Rajasthan side.
NEW DELHI: A young fast bowler stole the spotlight in the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, not just for his performance but for sheer pace. Ashok Sharma, playing for Gujarat Titans, bowled the fastest delivery of the season, a fiery 154. 2 kmph yorker to Dhruv Jurel, leaving everyone impressed.
The 23-year-old pacer consistently bowled at high speeds, crossing 145 kmph regularly and even hitting 150 twice in the same over. His 154. 2 kmph delivery became the fastest ball of IPL 2026, beating Anrich Nortje’s earlier mark of 150.
9 kmph. — StarSportsIndia (@StarSportsIndia) Sharma earned his IPL spot after a strong performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he was Rajasthan’s top wicket-taker. Gujarat Titans showed faith in him by picking him in the playing XI early, and he has delivered steady performances so far.