Ashok Sharma Sets IPL 2026 Record with Fastest Delivery

Ashok Sharma's Remarkable Achievement

In a thrilling match against Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Gujarat Titans' pacer Ashok Sharma made headlines by delivering the fastest ball of the IPL 2026 season. His impressive speed not only showcased his talent but also created significant challenges for the Royals' batsmen.

Record-Breaking Delivery

During the final ball of the 16th over, Ashok Sharma unleashed a stunning yorker clocked at 154.2 km/h aimed at Royals' wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel. The 23-year-old consistently maintained high speeds throughout his spell, regularly exceeding 145 km/h and even reaching 150 km/h twice in the same over. This remarkable delivery surpassed Anrich Nortje's previous record of 150.9 km/h, marking a significant milestone in IPL 2026.

Sharma's Journey and Performance Analysis

Sharma's entry into the IPL came after an outstanding performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he emerged as Rajasthan's leading wicket-taker. The Gujarat Titans recognized his potential and included him in the playing XI early in the season. In his recent outing, he took one wicket, dismissing Shimron Hetmyer for 18 runs, while conceding 37 runs in his four-over spell.

Match Overview: Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans

In the match, Rajasthan Royals, powered by half-centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel, set a challenging target of 210/6 against Gujarat Titans. Jaiswal scored 55 runs off 36 balls, including three sixes and six fours, while Jurel contributed 75 runs from 42 deliveries, featuring five fours and five sixes.

For Gujarat, Kagiso Rabada was the standout bowler with figures of 2/42, while Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna, and stand-in captain Rashid Khan each took one wicket.

As the match progressed, Gujarat Titans were at 107/2 in 10.4 overs, needing 104 runs to reach the target of 211.