On Friday, December 6, Australia and India’s second Test match in Adelaide got underway. The hosts appear to have a firm hold at stumps on Day 1 based on how the pink-ball Test has gone thus far. In addition to the numerous see-saw fights that took place on the field that day, some strange things also happened. Moreover, the floodlights repeatedly turning on was one of them, which annoyed every participant.
It’s interesting to note that Australia was batting when the incredible incident occurred on the final ball of the 24th over. When the speed gun broke down, Mohammed Siraj‘s ball was timed at an incredible 181.6 kmph (kilometres per hour). As a result, the Indian pacer had delivered the quickest delivery in international cricket history.
As a result, both cricket enthusiasts and specialists became curious. Knowing full well that the speed gun had reported the speed dreadfully incorrectly, every cricket enthusiast was eager to figure it out. The question now became, how fast did Siraj really deliver?
Is Mohammed Siraj the fastest delivery ever recorded in cricket history?
India’s performance with bat and ball has been dismal on the first day of the Day-Night Test match, and the lighting problems have not helped their cause in the slightest. It was further complicated by the speed gun. The fact that Siraj simply tossed the ball in exasperation after Marnus Labuschagne simply backed out because a fan was obscuring the sight screen made this delivery illegal, which is already fascinating enough.
After Siraj bowled the fastest delivery in cricket history—which is illegal—the supporters were already amused by the speed gun’s foolishness. This reflects the day for India as well, since they were bowled out for a low score and were unable to secure the significant wickets they had in Perth. To advance in the game, the Indian bowlers must perform exceptionally.
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