Australian bowler Shaun Tait has bowled the fastest ball in the history of Indian Premier League and put his name on a double achievement. During Delhi Daredevils innings against Rajasthan Royals, Tait put the fifth ball with a speed of 157.3 km per hour. It is believed that the ball is the fastest on earth. Official statistics recognize that Pakistan's Shoaib Akhtar put a speed of 161.3 km per hour against England in 2003. However it is believed that the Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Sami bowled speed of 164 km per hour during the a one-day match against India. Last year, Tait put the speed of 161.1 km per hour against England.
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