Technical glitch shows bowler's speed to be 173.8 kmph
A technical glitch during a domestic T20 match in South Africa showed South African David Wiese's bowling speed to be 173.8 kmph. Wiese, who bowls in mid 130s, tweeted, "So does this officially make me a fast bowler! Must be those long hours in the gym! #hardworkpaysoff #surebud #speedgunisajoke." The fastest bowling speed recorded is 161.3 kmph by Shoaib Akhtar.