The Indian cricket team will square off against Australia Prime Minister’s XI in a two-day pink-ball practice match scheduled to be played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on November 30 and December 1.

The India vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI tour match will start at 9:10 AM IST. Live streaming and telecast of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour match will be available in India.

The India vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI match will serve as preparation for the upcoming pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide which will be a day-night contest in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Under the leadership of stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah, India registered a massive 295-run victory over Australia in the opening Test in Perth as they took a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Meanwhile, the visitors have received a massive boost with the return of Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test as he was on paternity leave and became father to a baby boy.

Captain Rohit Sharma will aim to get much-needed practice in the India vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI tour match ahead of the second Test starting on December 6.

On the other hand, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) have also announced their 14-man squad for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour match in Canberra.

With input from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Australia Prime Minister’s XI have assembled a squad featuring young and experienced players to be led by Jack Edwards.

Australia fast bowler Scott Botland will spearhead Australia Prime Minister’s XI bowling attack. 

Former Australia Test opener Matthew Renshaw has also been included in the squad and will look to impress the selectors.

Ex-Australian Under-19 teammates Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Aidan O’Connor and Sam Konstas have also reunited for the first time since their title-winning World Cup campaign in February.

Where to watch India vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI tour match 

The India vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI tour match will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the India vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour match will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

India vs Australia Prime Minister’s XI squads

India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Jasprit Bumrah (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wicket-keeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar. Reserves: Mukesh Kumar, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Dayal

Australia Prime Minister’s XI: Jack Edwards (captain), Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Scott Boland, Jack Clayton, Aidan O’Connor, Ollie Davies, Jayden Goodwin, Sam Harper (wicket-keeper), Hanno Jacobs, Sam Konstas, Lloyd Pope, Matthew Renshaw, Jem Ryan

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The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 began on June 2 (as per IST) and will run till June 29 in the West Indies and the United States. 

Featuring as many as 20 teams, a total of 55 matches will be played over four weeks in the ninth edition of the T20 World Cup.

Some of the world's leading T20 bowlers including the likes of Adil Rashid, Wanindu Hasaranga, Axar Patel, Maheesh Theekshana, Josh Hazlewood, Rashid Khan and Jasprit Bumrah are featuring in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.

Namibia’s left-arm pacer Ruben Trumpelmann was the first bowler to register a four-wicket haul in T20 World Cup 2024. The 26-year-old pacer recorded figures of 4 for 21 to help his side bowl out Oman for 109 in 19.4 overs. Namibia later beat Oman in a Super Over in the third match of the T20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka cricket team captain Wanindu Hasaranga finished with the most wickets in the previous two editions of the T20 World Cup in 2021 and 2022.

In the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup in Australia, star leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga scalped 15 wickets in eight matches at an average of 13.26 and an economy of 6.41.

Prior to that in the 2021 edition, Hasaranga also bagged the most wickets in the T20 World Cup in Oman and the United Arab Emirates. He claimed 16 wickets in eight games at an average of 9.75 and an economy of 5.20, which is also the record for the most wickets in any edition of the T20 World Cup.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan holds the record for the most wickets in T20 World Cup history.

Between 2007 and 2022, the slow left-arm orthodox spinner has bagged 47 wickets in 36 matches at an average of 18.63 and an economy of 6.78.

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi (39 wickets) and ex-Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga (38 wickets) feature next on the list of most wickets in T20 World Cup history.

Apart from Wanindu Hasaranga, the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Matheesha Pathirana, Adam Zampa, Kuldeep Yadav and Mitchell Starc will be in contention to be leading wicket-takers in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States. 

Here’s a look at the players with the most wickets in T20 World Cup 2024.

Most wickets in T20 World Cup 2024

Player	Team	Matches	Wickets
Fazalhaq Farooqi	Afghanistan	8	17
Arshdeep Singh	India	8	17
Jasprit Bumrah	India	8	15
Anrich Nortje	South Africa	9	15
Rashid Khan	Afghanistan	8	14
Rishad Hossain	Bangladesh	7	14
Naveen-ul-Haq	Afghanistan	8	13
Alzarri Joseph	West Indies	7	13
Adam Zampa	Australia	7	13
Kagiso Rabada	South Africa	9	13

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Arshdeep Singh holds the record for the most wickets in a T20 World Cup edition for India. 

During a T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match against Australia at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Saint Lucia, Arshdeep Singh surpassed former pacer RP Singh’s T20 World Cup 2007 tally of 12 wickets to bag the most wickets in a T20 World Cup edition for India. 

Arshdeep Singh was in sensational form in T20 World Cup 2024 and scalped 17 wickets in eight matches at an average of 12.64 and an economy of 7.16.

The talented left-arm pacer earlier made his T20 World Cup debut against arch-rivals Pakistan in Melbourne in 2022. His figures of 3/32 helped India restrict Pakistan to 159/8 in their 20 overs. India later won the game by six wickets courtesy of Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 82 off 53 balls.

Arshdeep finished as India’s leading wicket-taker at T20 World Cup 2022 with 10 scalps in six matches at an average of 15.60 and an economy of 7.80.

Pace bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah features second on the list of most wickets in a T20 World Cup edition for India. 

Jasprit Bumrah was one of the standout bowlers for India in T20 World Cup 2024. The right-arm pacer tormented most of the batters, having picked up 15 wickets in eight matches at an average of 8.26 and an impressive economy of 4.17.

Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi holds the record for the most wickets in a T20 World Cup edition. The star left-arm pacer scalped 17 wickets in eight games in 2024.

Meanwhile, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is fourth on the list of most wickets in a T20 World Cup edition for India. 

Ravichandran Ashwin claimed 11 wickets in six matches in T20 World Cup 2014 to guide India to the final. However, India later suffered a six-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

Get list of most wickets in a T20 World Cup edition for India.

Most wickets in a T20 World Cup edition for India

Player	Tournament	Matches	Wickets
Arshdeep Singh	T20 World Cup 2024	8	17
Jasprit Bumrah	T20 World Cup 2024	8	15
RP Singh	T20 World Cup 2007	7	12
Ravichandran Ashwin	T20 World Cup 2014	6	11
Hardik Pandya	T20 World Cup 2024	8	11

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Jasprit Bumrah has been the wrecker-in-chief for the Indian cricket team in the T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and the United States.

In their opening Group A game against Ireland in the T20 World Cup 2024, Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Harry Tector to bag his first wicket in the ongoing ICC tournament.

Bumrah later removed Joshua Little to help India bowl out Ireland for 96 in 16 overs. The Indian bowling spearhead finished with impressive figures of 3-1-6-2. 

Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India successfully chased down the target in 12.2 overs to register a comprehensive eight-wicket win at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Bumrah was later adjudged the Player of the Match for his brilliant spell.

The 30-year-old continued his sensational form against arch-rivals Pakistan in their second Group A fixture. 

After India were bowled out for 119 in 19 overs against Pakistan, the Men in Blue needed some inspiration from their bowlers. Bumrah gave India an early breakthrough as he bagged the massive wicket of Pakistan captain Babar Azam.

The right-arm pacer later cleaned up wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan in the 15th over to change the game in India’s favour.

He then claimed Iftikhar Ahmed’s wicket to finish with figures of 4-0-14-3. Bumrah’s magnificent spell guided India to a thrilling six-run victory in New York.

The Gujarat-born cricketer bagged back-to-back Player of the Match awards in the T20 World Cup 2024.

In their third Group A match against co-hosts United States, Bumrah produced another economical spell in New York. While India’s star pacer didn’t pick any wicket, he conceded just 25 runs in his quota of four overs.

Rohit Sharma’s men secured a seven-wicket win over the United States to book their place in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage. India’s final Group A match against Canada was later abandoned due to wet outfield.

In the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage, Bumrah continued to torment the opposition batters.

Bumrah set a new Indian record against Afghanistan in their opening Super 8 clash in the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.

The speedster bowled the most economical spell by an Indian in the T20 World Cup history. Bumrah troubled the Afghanistan batters as he scalped three wickets while conceding just seven runs in his four overs. 

Defending 181, Bumrah removed Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hazratullah Zazai and Najibullah Zadran to skittle out Afghanistan for 134. India won the game by 47 runs.

Later in their second Super 8 game against Bangladesh, Bumrah produced another economical spell. After India scored 196/5 in their 20 overs, the Men in Blue rode on an all-round bowling performance to restrict Bangladesh to 146 in their allotted overs.

Bumrah dismissed Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto to finish with figures of 4-0-13-1. Know Jasprit Bumrah T20 World Cup 2024 stats.

Jasprit Bumrah T20 World Cup 2024 stats

Jasprit Bumrah has picked up 10 wickets in five games in the T20 World Cup 2024. He is currently the second highest wicket-taker for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Additionally, Bumrah has the best bowling economy rate of just 3.42 with at least four appearances in the ongoing tournament. He has also bowled the most dot balls (77) in the marquee tournament alongside South Africa’s Marco Jansen.

Interestingly, Bumrah has picked up twice the number of wickets that he has conceded boundaries in the T20 World Cup 2024.

Having bowled 19 overs, Bumrah has conceded just four fours and one six, which is twice the number of wickets (10) he has claimed in the T20 tournament so far.

AgainstÂ	Bowling figures	4s conceded	6s conceded
Ireland	3-1-6-2	0	0
Pakistan	4-0-14-3	1	0
United States	4-0-25-0	1	1
Afghanistan	4-1-7-3	1	0
Bangladesh	4-0-13-2	1	0

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The India vs Australia T20 history began with their first-ever meeting at the ICC T20 World Cup 2007 in Durban, South Africa.

Led by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, India defeated Australia by 15 runs in the semi-finals of the inaugural edition of the ICC T20 World Cup.

Since then, India and Australia have played 31 T20 internationals against each other. 

The Men in Blue have a superior head-to-head record against the Aussies in T20I cricket, winning 19 of the 31 matches that they have contested so far. Australia have registered 11 victories while one match ended in no result.

Both the sides have registered numerous records during their T20 international battles and here we take a closer look at some of those India vs Australia T20 records and stats.

India vs Australia T20 records and stats

Highest total

The Indian cricket team holds the record for the highest team total in India vs Australia T20 internationals. During the second T20I of Australia’s tour of India in 2023, the Suryakumar Yadav-led hosts recorded 235/4 after they were put in to bat. India rode on fifties from Ruturaj Gaikwad (58), Yashasvi Jaiswal (53) and Ishan Kishan (52) to post a record T20 international total in this high-profile fixture. In reply, Australia could only manage 191/9 in their allotted overs. 

Lowest  total

India registered the lowest total in India vs Australia T20 internationals. Electing to bat first, the MS Dhoni-led side were bowled out for 74 in 17.3 overs during the only T20I of India’s tour of Australia in 2008 in Melbourne. All-rounder Irfan Pathan was the top-scorer with 26 off 30 balls. For Australia, Nathan Bracken picked three wickets while Adam Voges bagged two scalps. Australia later chased down the target in 11.2 overs with nine wickets in hand.

Most runs

Virat Kohli holds the record for the most runs in India vs Australia T20Is. The former India captain has amassed 794 runs in 22 T20 matches at an average of 52.93 and a strike rate of 143.84 against the Aussies. Kohli has slammed eight fifties against Australia in the T20I format. He registered his highest score of 90 not out off 55 balls against the Aussies in the first T20I of India’s tour of Australia in 2016 in Adelaide.

Most wickets

India’s Jasprit Bumrah has picked the most wickets in this high-profile T20I fixture. The right-arm fast bowler has bagged 16 wickets in 13 T20I matches against Australia at an average of 23.43 and an economy of 8.06. For Australia, leg-spinner Adam Zampa has the most wickets against India in T20I cricket. Zampa has claimed 12 wickets in 14 T20Is at an impressive economy of 6.93.

Highest individual score

Former all-rounder Shane Watson holds the record for the highest individual score in India vs Australia T20Is. Shane Watson scored an unbeaten 124 off just 71 balls during the third T20I of India’s tour of Australia in 2016 in Sydney. His magnificent innings was laced with 10 fours and six maximums. Watson’s scintillating hundred helped Australia post 197/5 in their 20 overs. However, India later successfully chased down the target with seven wickets in hand to seal the three-match series 3-0.

Best bowling figures

India’s Ravichandran Ashwin has the best bowling figures in this T20I fixture. During a Group 2 clash in the ICC World T20 2014 in Mirpur, Ashwin recorded figures of 4/11 to help India bowl out Australia for 86 in 16.2 overs while defending 159. The right-arm off-spinner bagged the wickets of Aaron Finch, David Warner, Glenn Maxwell and James Muirhead. Earlier, India posted 159/7 in their 20 overs.

Highest partnership

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma hold the record for the highest partnership in India vs Australia T20Is. During the third T20I of Australia’s tour of India in November 2023, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma forged an unbeaten 141-run stand for the fourth wicket to guide the hosts to 222/3 in their 20 overs in Guwahati. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 123 not out, while Titak Varma remained unbeaten on 31. Despite the incredible partnership, Australia later chased down the target to secure a five-wicket win.

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The Indian cricket team’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup is likely to be announced in the last week of April as the ICC's cut-off date for submission of teams is May 1.

Every participating team will get a chance to change players in their initial squad till May 25.

Meanwhile, the T20 World Cup 2024 is scheduled to start on June 2 and will run till June 29 in the West Indies and the United States.

With the marquee event fast approaching, the Indian selectors will be keeping an eye on the performance as well as on the fitness of the players in Indian T20 League 2024 keeping in mind India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2024.

Based on the performances after the first two weeks of Indian T20 League 2024, we look at the probable Indian cricket team for T20 World Cup 2024.

Indian cricket team for T20 World Cup 2024

Captain: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma will captain the Indian cricket team at the T20 World Cup 2024 as confirmed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah in February. The former Mumbai captain has scored 118 runs in four matches in the ongoing Indian T20 League at a strike rate of 171.01. Overall, the stylish right-handed batter has amassed over 11,000 T20 runs, including seven centuries and 74 fifties to his name.

Opening batters: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli

There are several contenders for the two opening slots in India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. 

Apart from captain Rohit Sharma, the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli are the other contenders. 

While there are ongoing debates about Virat Kohli’s inclusion in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad, the former India captain has been in scintillating form in Indian T20 League 2024. 

Kohli has been leading the Orange Cap list, having accumulated 316 runs in five matches at an impressive average of 105.33 including one hundred and two fifties.

New Gujarat skipper Shubman Gill has also been in good form in the ongoing T20 tournament. Opening the batting, Gill has scored 183 runs in five matches for Gujarat this season.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is the other contender for the opening slot. Being a southpaw, Jaiswal could provide a left-right opening combination. Since his T20I debut in 2023, Jaiswal has accumulated over 2,000 runs at a strike rate of 147.56.

Middle-order batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya

Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya are almost certainties in India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2024.

Swashbuckling Suryakumar Yadav is the world’s top-ranked T20I batter at the moment. The 33-year-old has been a match-winner in the T20I format, having amassed 2,141 runs in just 60 matches at an average of 45.55 and a strike rate of 171.55. He is expected to bat at No.3 in the upcoming T20 tournament.

On the other hand, Hardik Pandya can contribute with both bat and ball in the shortest format. The flamboyant cricketer has scored 1,348 runs and scalped 73 wickets in 92 matches so far.

Despite not being at his best in the ongoing Indian T20 League, Pandya has slammed 108 runs and bagged one wicket. 

Rinku Singh could be picked in India's 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2024. The hard-hitting lower-order batter has showcased his incredible capabilities, playing match-winning knocks for India as well for Kolkata in the Indian T20 League. He has aggregated almost 2,500 T20 runs at a strike rate of 148.86. Rinku could be an important member of the Indian squad at the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Shivam Dube is the other hard-hitting option for the T20 World Cup. Representing Chennai, Dube has already scored 176 runs in five matches, including hitting 10 fours and 13 sixes.

Wicket-keepers: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson

Delhi captain Rishabh Pant has made an impressive comeback in Indian T20 League 2024. Having returned to competitive cricket after his life-threatening car accident in December 2022, Pant has amassed 153 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 154.54. He could be picked as first choice wicket-keeper in India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2024.

Apart from Rishabh, Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson has looked in great touch. The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has scored 178 runs in four matches at an average of 59.33. He could be picked in the 15-member squad.

The likes of KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik, Dhruv Jurel, Jitesh Sharma and Ishan Kishan are the other contenders for the two wicket-keeper slots.

Spinners: Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal

Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja is the other certainty in India’s squad for T20 World Cup 2024. Since his T20 debut in 2007, Jadeja has bagged over 200 wickets and scored more than 3,000 runs so far. The star all-rounder brings stability to any team. 

Kuldeep Yadav could be retained in India’s T20 World Cup squad based on his recent performances. The left-arm wrist-spinner has been in great form for the Men in Blue across formats. He has picked 177 T20 wickets at an average of 21.58 and an economy of 7.41.

Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal has been one of the standout bowlers in Indian T20 League 2024. The star leg-spinner has scalped eight wickets in four matches at an average of 11.12 and an economy of 6.35. He could make a comeback in India’s T20 squad.

Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Ravichandran Ashwin and Washington Sundar are the other contenders.   

Fast bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be one of the first picks in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The right-arm pacer has claimed over 250 T20 wickets at an economy of just seven. He has been in sensational form for Mumbai in the ongoing Indian T20 League, having picked five wickets in four matches at an economy of 6.12. 

Mohammed Siraj is expected to partner Bumrah for the marquee T20 World Cup. Siraj has a knack of picking crucial breakthroughs and could be play a pivotal role in the West Indies and the United States.

Arshdeep Singh could be another pick in India’s pace bowling attack. Being a left-arm pacer, Arshdeep brings variety to India’s bowling department. He has scalped over 150 T20 wickets at an average of 23.62 and an economy of 8.41.

Mayank Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Harshal Patel and Sandeep Sharma are the other contenders for the limited fast bowlers slots.

Indian cricket team for T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh

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Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Umran Malik is the fastest Indian bowler in world cricket.

While playing for Hyderabad in the Indian T20 League, Umran Malik bowled the fastest ball by an Indian bowler at 157kph against Delhi at the Brabourne Stadium on May 5, 2022.

Malik has consistently broken the 150kph barrier after recording speeds of 153.3kph,153.1kph, 153kph, 152.9kph, 152.6kph, 152.4kph, 152.3kph and 152kph during the 2022 edition of the Indian T20 League.

Malik has also bowled the fifth-fastest ball (154kph) in the Indian T20 League, overtaking New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson who clocked 153.9kph. The list is spearheaded by former Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait who had recorded a 157.71kph delivery in 2011.

Delhi pacer Mayank Yadav features second on the list of fastest Indian bowlers. Representing Team Lucknow, Yadav made his Indian T20 League debut against Team Lucknow in 2024. He recorded a 155.8kph delivery to Punjab captain Shikhar Dhawan. Mayank later produced the fastest ball of the Indian T20 League 2024 as he clocked 156.7kph against Bengaluru at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan is third on the list of fastest Indian bowlers. The left-arm pacer recorded a 153.7 delivery against Pakistan during the inaugural edition of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007.

Mohammed Shami has bowled the third-fastest delivery among India's fast bowlers in world cricket. The right-arm fast bowler delivered a 153.3kph during the third Test against Australia in Melbourne in 2014. Shami was the standout bowler in the series as he picked 15 wickets in three Tests at an average of 35.80.

Speedster Jasprit Bumrah is fourth on the list of fastest Indian bowlers. Bumrah clocked 153.26kph during the first Test against Australia in Adelaide in 2018. Bumrah was the wrecker-in-chief for the Indian cricket team in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he bagged 21 wickets in four matches at an impressive average of 17.

Navdeep Saini completes the top five list of fastest Indian bowlers in world cricket. Saini recorded a 152.85kph delivery during the 2019 edition of the Indian T20 League. 

Interestingly, unofficial reports claim Javagal Srinath breached the 157kph mark during India’s tour of South Africa in 1996. However, the delivery hasn’t made it to the official list as the speed gun levels weren't as accurate.

The likes of Ishant Sharma, Varun Aaron and Umesh Yadav have also breached 152kph in international cricket.

Fastest Indian bowlers

Bowler	Fastest ballÂ	Against	Year
Umran Malik	157kph	Delhi	2022
Mayank Yadav	156.7kph	Bengaluru	2024
Umran Malik	156kph	Delhi	2022
Umran Malik	156kph	Sri Lanka	2023
Mayank Yadav	155.8kph	Punjab	2024
Umran Malik	155kph	Sri Lanka	2023
Umran Malik	154kph	Chennai	2022
Mayank Yadav	153.9kph	Punjab	2024
Irfan Pathan	153.7kph	Pakistan	2007
Mohammed Shami	153.3kph	Australia	2014
Jasprit Bumrah	153.26kph	Australia	2018
Navdeep Saini	152.85kph	Mumbai	2019
Ishant Sharma	152.6kph	Australia	2008
Umesh Yadav	152.5kph	Sri Lanka	2012
Varun Aaron	152.5kph	Sri Lanka	2014

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Legendary Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar holds the record for the fastest ball in cricket history.

During the 2003 ODI Cricket World Cup in Cape Town, Shoaib Akhtar produced the fastest ball in cricket history as clocked 161.3 kph against England in his second over of the game.

Bowling to England’s opening batter Nick Knight, the Pakistani speedster recorded speeds of 153.3 km/h, 158.4km/h, 158.5km/h, 157.4km/h, 159.5km/h and 161.3km/h to bowl a maiden over.

Former Australia speedster Shaun Tait recorded the second-fastest ball in cricket history.

Considered to be one of the fastest bowlers of all time, Shaun Tait became the second bowler to breach the 100 mph barrier against England at the iconic Lord’s in an ODI clash in 2010.

Tail produced a 161.1 km/h (100.1 mph) delivery while bowling to England opening batter Craig Kieswetter in his first over. 

The Australian pacer later scalped four wicket wickets to guide the visitors to a 42-run victory.

Apart from Tait, the likes of Brett Lee, Jeffrey Thomson and Mitchell Starc feature on the top five list for the fastest ball in cricket history.

Popularly Known as "Thommo", Jeffrey Thomson produced a 160.6 kph delivery to record the fastest ball in cricket history at that time against the West Indies in Perth in 1975.

Almost three decades later in 2005, former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee etched his name in the elite list.

Lee clocked 161.1 kph delivery against arch-rivals New Zealand in 2005 to break Jeffrey Thomson’s record.

Among Indian bowlers, Umran Malik holds the record for the fastest ball in cricket history.

While representing the Hyderabad franchise in the Indian T20 League, Umran Malik produced a 157.0 kph thunderbolt against Delhi to become the fastest Indian bowler.

In international cricket, former left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan recorded the fastest ball in cricket history by an Indian bowler. Pathan recorded a 153.7 kph delivery against Pakistan in 2007. Get list of fastest ball in cricket history.

Fastest ball in cricket history

Fastest ball in international cricket

Player	Fastest ball	For	Against	Year
Shoaib Akhtar	161.3 kph	Pakistan	England	2003
Shaun Tait	161.1 kph	Australia	England	2010
Brett Lee	161.1 kph	Australia	New Zealand	2005
Jeffrey Thomson	160.6 kph	Australia	West Indies	1975
Mitchell StarcÂ	160.4 kph	Australia	New Zealand	2015
Andy Roberts	159.5 kph	West Indies	Australia	1975
Fidel Edwards	157.7 kph	West Indies	South Africa	2003
Mitchell JohnsonÂ	156.8 kph	Australia	England	2013
Mohammad Sami	156.4 kph	Pakistan	Zimbabwe	2003
Shane Bond	156.4 kph	New Zealand	India	2003

Fastest ball in Indian T20 League

Player	Fastest ball	For	Against	Year
Shaun Tait	157.7 kph	Rajasthan	Delhi	2011
Lockie Ferguson	157.3 kph	Gujarat	Rajasthan	2022
Umran Malik	157.0 kph	Hyderabad	Delhi	2022
Mayank Yadav	156.7 kph	Lucknow	Bengaluru	2024
Anrich Nortje	156.2 kph	Delhi	Rajasthan	2020

Fastest ball in cricket history by an Indian bowler

Bowler	Fastest ball	AgainstÂ	Year
Umran Malik  (Hyderabad)	157.0 kph	Delhi	2022
Mayank Yadav (Lucknow)	156.7 kph	Bengaluru	2024
Irfan Pathan (India)	153.7 kph	Pakistan	2007
Mohammed Shami (India)	153.3 kph	Australia	2014
Jasprit Bumrah (India)	153.3 kph	Australia	2018

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The Greenfield International Stadium is a multi-purpose venue mainly used for cricket and association football located at Kariavattom in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala.

Formerly known as the Trivandrum International Stadium, the Greenfield Cricket Stadium is constructed on 36 acres of land leased by the Kerala University for an amount of â‚?4 lakh (US$146,527.23) annually for a time period of 15 years.

With a seating capacity of 55,000 spectators, the Greenfield International Stadium became India’s 50th international cricket venue when it staged its first international match - a T20 international between India and New Zealand. Under the leadership of Virat Kohli, India won the match by six runs.

In 2018, Greenfield International Stadium hosted its first ODI between India and West Indies. The hosts thrashed the Caribbean team by nine wickets in that fixture.

The last time India played a T20I at Thiruvananthapuram in 2022, visitors South Africa were beaten by eight wickets by the Men in Blue.

Interestingly, the venue has been developed in line with FIFA guidelines and International Cricket Council standards. 

The world-class venue has been divided into zones - north zones to be used for cricket, the east zone has been dedicated to football while the south zone features shopping malls and food courts. On the other hand, the West Zone comprises modern facilities including an Olympic size swimming pool and courts for volleyball, squash, table tennis and basketball.

Let’s have a look at the T20I records at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

Greenfield International Stadium T20I records and stats

Highest total: West Indies�173/2 against India is the highest T20I total at this ground. Chasing a target of 171 in 2019, West Indies rode on openers Lendl Simmons�unbeaten 67 off 45 balls, Evin Lewis�35-ball 40 followed by a blitzkrieg cameo of unbeaten 18-ball 38 from Nicholas Pooran to chase down the total in 18.3 overs. Earlier, Shivam Dube’s 54 off 30 balls and Rishabh Pant’s 33 not out off 22 balls powered India to 170/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

Lowest total: New Zealand’s 61/6 against India in a rain-curtailed match in 2017 is the lowest T20I total at the Greenfield International Stadium. Put into bat, Manish Pandey’s 11-ball 17, Hardik Pandya’s unbeaten 10-ball 14 and captain Virat Kohli’s 6-ball 13 helped India post 67/5 in an eight-overs-a-side game. In reply, New Zealand were restricted to 61/6 in their eight overs and India won the match by six runs.

Highest individual score: West Indies batter Lendl Simmons has recorded the highest individual score at this venue in 2019. Opening the batting, Simmons smashed 67 runs not out off just 45 balls to guide his side to a convincing eight-wicket victory. Simmons�inning was laced with four fours and as many sixes.

Best bowling figures: Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has the best bowling figures at this ground in T20I cricket. The left-arm pacer picked three wickets for 32 runs in four overs against South Africa in 2022. His spell restricted the Proteas to 106/8 in their 20 overs, allowing an easy chase for India. The Men in Blue won the match by eight wickets and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series as Arshdeep was adjudged the Player of the Match.

Most runs: Lendl Simmons has also scored the most runs at this ground in T20I format. The West Indies opening batter has scored 67 runs at a strike rate of 148.88. India’s KL Rahul is second in the list with 62 runs.

Most wickets: India's Arshdeep Singh has bagged the most wickets at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram in the shortest format. The Indian fast bowler has picked three wickets at this venue at an economy of 8 runs per over and an average of 10.66.

Highest partnership: Indian batters KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav boast the highest partnership at this venue in T20I cricket. The duo forged an unbeaten 93-run partnership for the third wicket against South Africa in 2022. They did so while chasing a target of 107 set by the Proteas. KL Rahul made an unbeaten 51, while Suryakumar Yadav was 50 not out as India won by eight wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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During ICC World Cup 2023, right-arm fast bowler Mohammed Shami scripted history to become the record holder for the most wickets for India in ODI World Cup.

Since making his ODI World Cup debut in 2015, Mohammed Shami has picked 55 wickets in just 18 matches.

The previous record for the most wickets for India in ODI World Cup history was held by former left-arm pacer Zaheer Khan. He took 44 wickets in 23 matches.

Shami surpassed Zaheer Khan during Indian cricket team’s ICC World Cup 2023 clash against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

With 55 wickets to his name, Shami also entered in the top 10 list of most wickets in ICC World Cup.

Among active cricketers, only Australia’s Mitchell Starc (59) and New Zealand’s Trent Boult (49) are above Shami in the list.

The likes of Javagal Srinath, Jasprit Bumrah and Anil Kumble feature in the top five list of most wickets for India in ODI World Cup.

Most wickets for India in ODI World Cup

Player	Span	Matches	Wickets
Mohammed Shami	2015-2023	18	55
Zaheer Khan	2003-2011	23	44
Javagal Srinath	1992-2003	34	44
Jasprit Bumrah	2019-2023	20	38
Anil Kumble	1996-2007	18	31
Kapil Dev	1979-1992	26	28
Ravindra Jadeja	2015-2023	21	27
Manoj Prabhakar	1987-1996	19	24
Madan Lal	1975-1983	11	22
Yuvraj Singh	2003-2011	23	20

Mohammed Shami | 55 wickets in 18 matches

Pacer Mohammed Shami holds the record for the most wickets for India in ODI World Cup. Having played in three editions of the ODI World Cup in 2015, 2019 and 2023, Shami has already claimed 55 wickets in 18 matches at an average of 13.52 and an economy of 5.13. The Uttar Pradesh-born cricketer has four five-wicket hauls to his name in the marquee 50-over tournament’s history.

Zaheer Khan | 44 wickets in 23 matches

Former left-arm fast bowler Zaheer Khan is second on the list for most wickets for India in ODI World Cup. Between 2003 and 2011, Zaheer Khan bagged 44 wickets in 23 matches at an average of 20.22 and an economy of 4.47. He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in 2011 ODI World Cup with 21 wickets in nine matches. Zaheer’s scintillating performance helped guide India to the ICC World Cup 2011 title. 

Javagal Srinath | 44 wickets in 34 matches

Javagal Srinath features third on the list for most wickets for India in ODI World Cup. After making his ODI World Cup debut in 1992, the right-arm pacer finished his illustrious career with 44 ODI World Cup wickets in 34 matches at an average of 27.81 and an economy of 4.32. He scalped two four-wicket hauls in the ICC ODI World Cups. He was part of the Indian team that reached the final of the ICC World Cup 2003 in South Africa.

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