Mumbai Indians star shatters records, bowls fastest delivery in women’s cricket history during WPL clash against Delhi Capitals

Shabnim Ismail, Mumbai Indians’ and South African pacer, set a new record for the fastest delivery ever bowled in women’s cricket history during WPL match against Delhi Capitals.

Shabnim Ismail scripted history as she bowled the fastest delivery in women’s cricket after clocking a blistering speed of 132.1 kph during a Women’s Premier League (WPL) clash between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Delhi Capitals (DC). This incredible feat, achieved in a match played in Delhi on Tuesday, March 5, marked the first time a female bowler has broken the 130 kph mark in the sport’s recorded history.

Shabnim Ismail records fastest delivery in women’s cricket history

The delivery, clocking at an impressive 132.1 km/h, not only highlighted Ismail’s extraordinary skill but also broke all previous records to establish a new global benchmark for the fastest ball ever delivered in women’s cricket. Despite experiencing what she termed as an “off day,” where she gave up 46 runs over her four overs and took just a single wicket, Ismail’s record-breaking performance stood out as a significant achievement, overshadowing her overall game day stats.

Meg Lanning faces Ismail’s fastest ball

In the first innings’ third over, Ismail made cricket history with a delivery aimed at Meg Lanning of the Delhi Capitals. The fast ball struck Lanning on the pads, leading to a not-out call. At the time, Ismail was unaware of her groundbreaking speed, revealing during the mid-innings interval that she had not seen the big screen while delivering and was, therefore, unaware of her record speed.