List of Best Test Pacers of the 21st Century

Regarding Test cricket, the Best Test pacers and fast bowlers have always been game-changers. The 21st century has seen some extraordinary pacers who have left a mark with speed, swing, and skill.

Consider their impact on matches, consistency, and ability to perform in different conditions. Some bowlers have excelled in favourable home conditions, while others have shone abroad. Think about memorable spells that turned games or series around.

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Let’s discuss who you think deserves the title of the best Test pacer of this century. Share your thoughts, stats, and favourite moments to support your choice!

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Apart from this, Shoaib Akhtar, often known as the Rawalpindi Express, delivered the fastest ball in cricket history during an ODI match against England in the 2003 Cricket World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa, at a speed of 161.3 km/h (100.2 mph).

Nick Knight, a former England opener, was the target of Akhtar’s second over of the game, and the bowler tormented the southpaw by reaching speeds of 153.3 km/h, 158.4 km/h, 158.5 km/h, 157.4 km/h, 159.5 km/h, and 161.3 km/h while completing his first over.

Fastest bowler in the world.