In a momentous feat for women’s cricket, Mumbai Indians pacer Shabnim Ismail has etched her name in the annals of the sport by recording the fastest ball ever bowled in recorded women’s cricket history. During a Women’s Premier League (WPL 2024) match against Delhi Capitals in Delhi, Ismail unleashed a thunderous delivery clocking at a remarkable 132.1 kilometers per hour, as confirmed by the speed gun on broadcast.
The electrifying moment occurred during the third over of the match, as Ismail unleashed a fiery fuller delivery which struck Capitals skipper Meg Lanning on the front pad. Despite the Mumbai Indians’ fervent appeal for a leg-before wicket, the umpire adjudged otherwise, denying the team a crucial breakthrough.
This astonishing feat comes on the heels of Ismail’s impressive performance in the WPL 2024 season opener against the same opponents, Delhi Capitals, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. During that match, the seasoned 35-year-old bowler had already signaled her prowess by delivering a searing ball at 128.3 kilometers per hour.
Ismail’s remarkable achievement not only underscores her brilliance but also serves as a testament to the growing pace and intensity within the women’s game. As the sport continues to evolve and reach new heights, records such as this stand as landmarks of progress and inspiration for aspiring cricketers around the globe.
As Mumbai Indians and Shabnim Ismail bask in the glory of this historic moment, the cricketing world eagerly anticipates what more feats and records the future holds for women’s cricket.
