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South Africa will face the West Indies in the second T20 match of the West Indies 2026 tour of South Africa on Thursday, January 29, at SuperSport Park in Centurion. South Africa easily defeated the West Indies in the first match thanks to their explosive batting, and they will look to win the series in this match. On the flip side, the West Indies have been performing poorly for a while now, and only excellent results can save them from a defeat in this match.

SA vs WI Match Details

South Africa vs West Indies – 2nd T20I Match, West Indies of South Africa tour 2025

Venue: SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion 

Date & Time: 29th November 2025 at 09:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

SA vs WI Venue Stats 

SA vs WI Pitch Report

The pitch has always favoured fast bowlers. The average first innings score at the stadium is 187 runs, and any team batting first on this wicket will be satisfied with a score of around 210 runs.

SA vs WI Weather Report

The sky over Paarl is expected to be clear. The climate will be moist, making batting difficult.

SA vs WI Last Five Matches

SA vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SA vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Matthew Forde, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Akeal Hosein 

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Rubin Hermann, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Kwena Maphaka

Topmost Picks for SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – South Africa

• Aiden Markram – Aiden Markram was in excellent form with the bat during the just-concluded SA20 tournament, and he carried that into the world stage. He smashed an unbeaten 86 off 47 balls in the first T20I, smashing nine fours and three sixes.
• Anrich Nortje – Anrich Nortje had a great SA20 campaign, finishing second in wickets. He took 18 wickets in 11 matches at 15.78.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Shimron Hetmyer – Shimron Hetmyer is the West Indies' leading run scorer in the T20I Series with 48 runs.
• Roston Chase – Roston Chase is the West Indies' top wicket-taker in the T20I Series, with one scalp under his belt.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SA vs WI Dream11 Team:

Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram(C), Brandon King(VC), Shimron Hetmyer, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Keshav Maharaj

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Aiden Markram, Johnson Charles

Vice-captain – Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King

Wicketkeeper – Ryan Rickelton

SA vs WI Probable Winners:

South Africa has consistently performed well and poses a significant threat for any team in their own environment. South Africa prevailed in the first match and is hoping to take this one as well to complete the three-match series. As a result, the hosts are the clear favourites to win this game. Meanwhile, the West Indies did not perform particularly well, but they have a strong batting line that might turn out to be the ideal team for this venue. With a strong batting lineup, they've got the ability to defeat South Africa. Additionally, if the West Indies improve their bowling, they may win this match. Considering the team combination, South Africa is expected to win this match.

SA vs WI FAQ

SA vs WI Match Preview

We are in the first match of a three-match series. South Africa will look to take an early lead against the West Indies. The South Africans lost their last series against India and are hoping to improve at home. The West Indies will also try to recoup their series loss to Afghanistan. As both squads prepare for the coming T20 World Cup, we anticipate a close match. The West Indies prevailed over South Africa in the recent series. They have won six of the last 7 matches between these two teams. They've done well in the past year and have a solid batting lineup.

SA vs WI Match Details

South Africa vs West Indies – 1st T20I Match, West Indies of South Africa tour 2025

Venue: Eurolux Boland Park, Paarl 

Date & Time: 27th November 2025 at 09:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

SA vs WI Venue Stats 

SA vs WI Pitch Report

The pitch has always favoured fast bowlers. The average first innings score at the stadium is 187 runs, and any team batting first on this wicket will be satisfied with a score of around 210 runs.

SA vs WI Weather Report

The sky over Paarl is expected to be clear. The climate will be moist, making batting difficult.

SA vs WI Last Five Matches

SA vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SA vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King (c), Shai Hope (wk), Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Ramon Simmonds 

South Africa Probable Playing XIs

Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, Corbin Bosch

Topmost Picks for SA vs WI Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – South Africa

• Dewald Brevis – Dewald Brevis is in peak physical condition. He did exceptionally well in the recently completed SA20 tournament. He is expected to score many runs in the upcoming matches.
• Keshav Maharaj – Keshav Maharaj is a genuine wicket-taker who has a knack for providing breaks when the cards are down.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Shai Hope – He has had valuable experience playing on South African pitches in the SA20 tournament. Shai Hope is the only real hope the West Indies have of competing with the hosts.
• Gudakesh Motie – Gudakesh Motie bowls tight lines and does not allow batters to get away with easy deliveries. Motie is expected to take wickets in the upcoming matches.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SA vs WI Dream11 Team:

Shai Hope, Ryan Rickelton, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Dewald Brevis, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder(VC), Romario Shepherd, Aiden Markram(C), Dewald Brevis, Anrich Nortje

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Aiden Markram, Shai Hope

Vice-captain – Jason Holder, Dewald Brevis

Wicketkeeper – Shai Hope

SA vs WI Probable Winners:

South Africa's recent performance in this format does not inspire much confidence. They've battled with the bat and will need a better performance from their middle order to win. The squad also expects its powerful bowling attack to perform well during this contest. The West Indies have an excellent batting lineup and a more formidable spin attack. It will be a close game, but based on the two teams' past form, the West Indies hold a slight advantage. Considering the team combination, West Indies is expected to win this match.

SA vs WI FAQ

SEC vs PC Match Preview

SEC vs PC Match Details

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals – Qualifier 1 Match, SA20 2025

Venue: Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium Cricket Ground, Durban

Date & Time: 21st January 2026 at 09:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

SEC vs PC Venue Stats 

SEC vs PC Pitch Report

The ground often provides a balanced T20 surface with early assistance for both pacers and spinners, gradually transitioning into a favorable track for batters as the innings progress. Boundaries are easily reachable in the speedy outfield, and squads with strong power games can produce impressive totals. 

SEC vs PC Weather Report

The weather forecast predicts sunny skies and mild temperatures, ideal for continuous T20 action. 

SEC vs PC Last Five Matches

SEC vs PC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SEC vs PC Probable Playing XIs:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Marco Jansen, Chris Green, Senuran Muthusamy, James Coles, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne

Pretoria Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Shai Hope (wk), Bryce Parsons, Connor Esterhuizen, Dewald Brevis, Roston Chase, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Keshav Maharaj (c), Lizaad Williams, Lungi Ngidi, Gideon Peters 

Topmost Picks for SEC vs PC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Pretoria Capitals

• Sherfane Rutherford: Sherfane Rutherford is the team's top run-scorer, with 317 runs in 9 matches at an average of 79.67 and a strike rate of 166.81.
• Keshav Maharaj: Keshav Maharaj is the team's top wicket-taker, with 9 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 6.54.

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Quinton de Kock: Quinton de Kock got 328 runs in 9 matches at an average of 46.86 and a strike rate of 149.62.
• Anrich Nortje: Anrich Nortje is the team's top wicket-taker, with 14 wickets in 9 matches at an economy of 7.71.

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for SEC vs PC Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock(C), Shai Hope, Jordan Hermann, Dewald Brevis, Roston Chase, Marco Jansen, Sherfane Rutherford(VC), Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje

Vice-captain – Sherfane Rutherford, Keshav Maharaj

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

SEC vs PC Probable Winners:

It is likely to be a close game between two well-balanced teams that have performed admirably in the league stage, however Sunrisers Eastern Cape has a minor advantage due to the depth of their batting lineup. We expect the two-time champs to proceed to the finals. Considering the team combination, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.

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MICT vs SEC Match Preview

MICT vs SEC Match Details

MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape – 26th Match, SA20 2025

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

Date & Time: 16th January 2025 at 09:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

MICT vs SEC Venue Stats 

MICT vs SEC Pitch Report

The pitch at Newlands in Cape Town favours batters and is a high-scoring venue wherein the ball comes off the bat nicely, and the short square boundaries are an added bonus. 

MICT vs SEC Weather Report

The weather in Cape Town will be bright and pleasant on Friday, with temperatures around 19 degrees Celsius. There is no chance of rain, and the humidity remains near 60%. 

MICT vs SEC Last Five Matches

MICT vs SEC Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: SA20 2025: MICT vs PR Dream11 Prediction 13th Match

MICT vs SEC Probable Playing XIs:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

Jonny Bairstow, Quinton de Kock (wk), Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), James Coles, Marco Jansen, Lewis Gregory, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne

MI Cape Town Probable Playing XIs

Rassie van der Dussen, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Nicholas Pooran, Corbin Bosch, Karim Janat, George Linde, Jason Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan (c), Trent Boult 

Topmost Picks for MICT vs SEC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Quinton de Kock – Quinton de Kock will take the third place and is currently the team's best run-scorer, with 272 runs at a strike rate of 160.57.
• Anrich Nortje – Anrich Nortje has 12 wickets in 7 games, with an average of 12.50 and an economy of 6.47.

Top Picks – MI Cape Town

• Ryan Rickelton – Ryan Rickelton, meanwhile, has been exceptional at the top of the order—he is presently the leading run-scorer of the contest with 324  runs at a stunning strike rate of 168.
• George Linde – George Linde, who has claimed 7 wickets in his previous 8 matches, is emerging as a possible impact bowler.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MICT vs SEC Dream11 Team:

Nicholas Pooran, Quinton de Kock(C), Ryan Rickelton(VC), Jordan Hermann, Rassie van der Dussen, George Linde, Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Rashid Khan

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Anrich Nortje, Quinton de Kock

Vice-captain – Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen

Wicketkeeper – Ryan Rickelton

MICT vs SEC Probable Winners:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape are clear contenders to win this match. They've been performing well all season, and the momentum is definitely with them. We expect Sunrisers to keep going their good form and win this match. Considering the team combination, MI Cape Town is expected to win this match.

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SEC vs JSK Match Preview

SEC vs JSK Match Details

Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings – 24th Match, SA20 2025

Venue: Saint George's Park, Gqeberha

Date & Time: 14th January 2026 at 09:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

SEC vs JSK Venue Stats 

SEC vs JSK Pitch Report

The ground often provides a balanced T20 surface with early assistance for both pacers and spinners, gradually transitioning into a favorable track for batters as the innings progress. Boundaries are easily reachable in the speedy outfield, and squads with strong power games can produce impressive totals. 

SEC vs JSK Weather Report

The weather forecast predicts sunny skies and mild temperatures, ideal for continuous T20 action. 

SEC vs JSK Last Five Matches

SEC vs JSK Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SEC vs JSK Probable Playing XIs:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock (wk), Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Breetzke, Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs (c), Marco Jansen, Senuran Muthusamy, Lewis Gregory, Anrich Nortje, Adam Milne, Tharindu Rathnayake

Joburg Super Kings Probable Playing XIs

James Vince (C), Matthew De Villiers, Wiaan Mulder, Michael-Kyle Pepper (wk), Donovan Ferreira, Prenelan Subrayen, Dian Forrester, Duan Jansen, Akeal Hosein, Nandre Burger, Daniel Worrall 

Topmost Picks for SEC vs JSK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Joburg Super Kings

• James Vince: James Vince is the team's top run-scorer, with 167 runs in 3 matches at an average of 55.67 and a strike rate of 175.81.
• Akeal Hosein: Akeal Hosein is the team's top wicket-taker, with 5 wickets in 7 matches at an economy of 7.54.

Top Picks – Sunrisers Eastern Cape

• Quinton de Kock : Quinton de Kock got 218 runs in 6 matches at an average of 54.50 and a strike rate of 163.62.
• Anrich Nortje: Anrich Nortje is the team's top wicket-taker, with 11 wickets in 6 matches at an economy of 7.71.

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for SEC vs JSK Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock (C), Donovan Ferreira, Faf du Plessis (VC), James Vince, Jonny Bairstow, Jordan Hermann, Marco Jansen, Anrich Nortje, Wiaan Mulder, Adam Milne, Akeal Hosein

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje

Vice-captain – Faf du Plessis, James Vince

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

SEC vs JSK Probable Winners:

Sunrisers Eastern Cape are unquestionably the favorites to win this match against the slightly poor-performing Joburg Super Kings, who have struggled in their last three games. We believe Sunrisers Eastern Cape will bounce back and win this contest. Considering the team combination, Sunrisers Eastern Cape is expected to win this match.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who will win today’s SA20 2025 match between SEC and JSK?

Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the favorites to win today’s match against Joburg Super Kings, considering their consistent form and balanced squad strength.

2. What is the venue for the SEC vs JSK SA20 2025 Match 24?

The 24th match of SA20 2025 between Sunrisers Eastern Cape and Joburg Super Kings will be played at St. George’s Park, Gqeberha.

3. What time does the SEC vs JSK match start?

The match is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM IST on January 14, 2026.

4. What is the pitch report for SEC vs JSK SA20 2025?

The pitch at St. George’s Park offers early movement for pacers but becomes batting-friendly as the game progresses. Expect a high-scoring contest with quick outfields.

5. Who are the top Dream11 picks for SEC vs JSK?

Top fantasy picks include Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje, James Vince, and Akeal Hosein, based on recent performances and match conditions.

6. Where can I watch SEC vs JSK live?

The match will be live-streamed on JioHotstar, starting at 9:00 PM IST.

India’s didn’t make a great start to the opening T20I of the three-match series against South Africa at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack as they lost their opening batter, Shubman Gill, on the very first over of the innings before captain, Suryakumar Yadav, was trapped in the same manner of the slower delivery by Lungi Ngidi. 

Abhishek Sharma tried a little to recover the innings in the powerplay over but he couldn’t also extended a potentially inspiring knock and was caught at the fine leg fence. In the middle, the hosts had the two southpaws- Axar Patel, the hero of the two sides from the final of the T20 World Cup 2024, and Tilak Verma- reason for India’s Asia Cup 2025 victory against Pakistan in the final.

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Verma tried to sweep Anrich Nortje’s 149.4 kmph delivery to start the over. But he missed to connect it. However, once the bowled pulled the length ball, the left-handed batter went short and was whacked into the roof of the stadium for a massive six from the blade of Verma.

Watch: Tilak Verma smashes Anrich Nortje for out stand for massive six in IND vs SA 1st T20I

India’s top three failed in the batting line-up with Gill bagging four runs in two balls while the leader got 12 runs in 11 balls. Abhishek smashed 17 runs in 12 balls as Verma found himself struggling on unbeaten 25 runs in 30 balls with the help of two fours and one six.

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Earlier, India lost the toss and put into bat first on a surface which had some grass on it to help the bowlers. The management also decided not to use Sanju Samson with the wicket-keeping gloves and instead went with Jitesh Sharma in the middle order of the side.

South Africa, unlike some other teams, picked their lone spinner in Keshav Maharaj with the part-time job of Markram and Donovan Ferriera. Marco Jansen, Nortje, Sipamla and Ngidi were the pacers of the department. India had managed to reach 114/5 before 15 overs. 

Fast bowler Anrich Nortje is all set to don South Africa colours again as he has been named in the T20I squad for the upcoming tour of India. The Proteas speedster last featured for his nation in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, before a recurring stress-fracture injury forced him to the sidelines. His recent performances for Dolphins in the ongoing T20 Challenge – where he has already climbed into the top 10 wicket-takers – have convinced selectors that he is ready for international action again.

The tour begins after the conclusion of the current Test series in India, where South Africa have already taken a 1-0 lead following their victory in Kolkata. The ODI series will act as a bridge between Tests and T20Is, providing crucial game time to several players who are in early contention for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

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Temba Bavuma returns to captain the ODI side after missing the Pakistan series due to injury. The selectors have opted for continuity, retaining debutant Rubin Hermann while leaving out Tristan Stubbs from the 50-over squad. Lhuan-dre Pretorius also misses out, with the top-order already stacked with options.

In the T20I squad, Aiden Markram takes over captaincy and will have a strong group around him as South Africa look to identify the right combinations ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Quinton de Kock is back and eager to regain T20I form despite a mixed run since his comeback. Reeza Hendricks also returns, which means Ryan Rickelton will have to wait to know his World Cup fate.

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Meanwhile, David Miller’s inclusion strengthens the middle-order, and Dewald Brevis is set for more opportunities after recovering from a minor muscle injury.

South Africa believe this tour will be a significant step in solidifying their white-ball roadmap under head coach Shukri Conrad, who emphasized the importance of building depth and role clarity across both formats.

South Africa squads for India tour

ODIs: Temba Bavuma (C), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Rubin Hermann, Keshav Maharaj, Marco Jansen, Aiden Markram, Lungi Ngidi, Ryan Rickelton, Prenelan Subrayen.

T20Is: Aiden Markram (C), Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Tristan Stubbs.

South Africa surprised everyone with an inspiring win over Australia in the 2025 World Test Championship final at Lord's. The Proteas managed to shed their chokers tag by winning an ICC event after a long time. South Africa showcased tremendous temperament in challenging playing conditions with their committed resolve.

Team India is all set to play a five-match test series against England from next week, and this win can be a motivational source for Team India. Team India will find the playing conditions tough, as it is difficult to beat England at home. Team India can certainly learn from South Africa on how to prepare for a challenging task. We discuss three key points that India can learn from South Africa as far as taking on England in England is concerned:

1. Preparing in the right manner

South Africa prepared well ahead of the WTC final as most of their players were recalled from franchise tournaments, including the IPL. The results were clearly visible as pacer Kagiso Rabada had enough time to prepare, and he was the one who played a crucial role in the win. He took 9 wickets in the entire match. He didn't even play the playoffs for the Gujarat Titans. On the other hand, Aiden Markram didn't play the last league match for Lucknow Super Giants against RCB to join the national team.

His century in the fourth innings turned out to be crucial for South Africa. On the other hand, key Team India players couldn't get preparation time during the 2023 WTC final due to IPL commitments, while some Australian players didn't play the 2023 IPL to prepare for the 2023 WTC final, and the result was visible.  

2.Dealing with Injuries and the team rebuilding phase

Former South African captain Dean Elgar's retirement call after the home test series against India was surprising. It was South Africa's first series of a new cycle, due to which they had to go back to a backup plan, and they had to appoint Temba Bavuma in a very short time. The team needed time to adjust under the leadership of a new captain. South Africa could hardly match Team India in the WTC points table during that period, and the team lost to a New Zealand team, which had new players. Players like Anrich Nortje, Gerald Coetzee and Nandre Burger's injuries gave the team management a tough time and they had to face problems while adding new players.

Players like Tristan Stubbs, Wiaan Mulder, Corbin Bosch, Dane Paterson etc played their part during the entire WTC campaign. These players have added depth and enough options in the dugout. The Indian team is also in a similar situation in test cricket as they too are under a rebuilding phase in the five-day format after the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. It would be interesting to see how they cope up with this phase that could define their position in the next WTC cycle.

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3. Adjusting to conditions

South Africa won the toss in the final and elected to bowl first, knowing that the conditions and wicket would aid the batters as the match progressed, even though the conditions were overcast on the first day. South African bowlers bowled well and managed to bowl Australia out for 212.

Team India had also won the toss in the 2023 WTC final, but their bowlers couldn't take the advantage and allowed Australia to score 469, even though they were 76/3 at one stage. On the third day, when there was sunshine, South African batters took full advantage of the wicket and adjusted to conditions well that allowed their batters to play their shots as the ball was coming onto the bat nicely. Australian bowlers found it difficult to bowl on the wicket. 

The beautiful game of cricket has several intricacies, and fast bowling is one aspect that offers it sheer brilliance and sensation. Seeing a bowler at his mark, loading up with the ball as ammunition, striding ahead towards the crease, and delivering fast is an electrifying sight. Stepping up, setting the speed gun on fire, and hitting the top mark, visible as speed on the big screen, is an incredible moment in the game. As exciting as it can get, the chill of pace bowling is an immense source of adrenaline among the players and viewers. 

To master the skills of fast bowling, it takes a great amount of hard work, practice, rhythm, momentum, and innumerable accurate run-ups. To bowl the fastest ball in the match and for the history books is a beholding sight and requires immaculate strategies, strength, and consistency. To be counted as one of the fastest bowlers in the cricket world is a matter of humongous pride and an indication of pure greatness. 

Creating dread among the batters and overpowering them in the modern formats of the game is quite tough. Speed bowling is one tool, if employed and executed at its best, can bundle out the opposition in a jiffy. The protagonists of these are a rare species of players who possess the ball like venom and have set records for the same. Here is a look at the top ten fastest bowlers in the world who are currently in the game and actively plying their trade. 

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Mitchell Starc

The tall and lanky left-arm fast bowling sensation from Australia often takes the cricketing universe by storm because of his sensational pace. He is currently the fastest bowler in the world, having clocked an unimaginable speed of 99.7 miles per hour in a test match against New Zealand in 2015. His average speeds are in the high 140s kph, and his smooth action makes him look aesthetic while delivering balls. When he spearheads the bowling attack of any team, a fear is instilled among the batters, and this attribute has made him one of the highest wicket-takers for his nation, currently at 382 wickets in tests. His potent fitness while being a pacer is a testament to his focused approach towards meticulous practice, planning, and workload management. 

Haris Rauf

The skiddy bowler from Pakistan is a white ball specialist. He began his international career as a T20 player and soon got opportunities in the ODI circuit as well. He is tall, bangs the surface hard, and extracts extra bounce off the pitch. In a match against England in the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup, Australia, he bowled at 99 miles per hour, sending rocket waves across the bowling fraternity. He is a regular player in his national side and has accumulated 206 wickets, so far, in limited-overs cricket. His average bowling speed nears 150 kmph on many occasions. 

Lockie Ferguson

The Kiwi bowler is a great customer of batters' wickets. His sheer pace, complemented by impeccable bounce, line, and length, makes it extremely tough to score against him. His rhythmic bowling action makes his task look effortless. He regularly plays in the IPL and is a great asset for any team. Once in the 2022 season, playing for the Gujarat Titans against the Rajasthan Royals, he produced a magical delivery worth 157.3 kmph and set the speed gun ablaze. For New Zealand, he has, so far, taken 163 wickets in white ball cricket.

Umran Malik

The speedster from Jammu and Kashmir was the talk of the town even before his debut in professional cricket. His raw pace, coupled with youthful energy, made him a fast bowling sensation. This put him in the category of a rare breed of pacers, an asset that could serve India and IPL cricket for years to come. In the 2022 IPL season, playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad against the Delhi Capitals, he bowled a superfast delivery, measured at 157 kmph in the speed metrics. It became the second fastest ball in that season and earned him a place in the National side. He, however, has been very unfortunate with injuries and has missed out on a lot of game time over the years, hoping to return very soon and produce similar goods for which he became popular. 

Mayank Yadav

Mayank Yadav rose in the ranks while playing for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 2024 season of IPL. His impressive performances from the time he got an opportunity made the cricket pundits and viewers talk about him quite a lot on social media. In a match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he clocked a top speed of 156.7 kmph and took everyone by surprise. Delivering that fast at a tender age and also scalping a few wickets made him a player to watch out for ahead. He, too, has lacked the rub of the green in his strides and has dealt with injuries very frequently. 

Mark Wood

The English quick is one of the fastest bowlers in the world and among only a few who possess the ability to turn the tide in his team's favour purely by fiery pace bowling. He sprints like an athlete and delivers fire. At times, his absence from the England team make their attack look bleak and without any venom. Of late, his improved fitness has made him play a lot more matches than he used to in the past, and that is good for the game itself. During the test tour of Pakistan in 2022, he bowled a ball at 156.6 kmph and became the fastest bowler in England's history. He has taken 255 wickets across formats for his nation yet. 

Anrich Nortje

The South African right-arm speedster has an average bowling speed of around 150 kmph. His bowling resonates with business, and so does his serious looks. Playing for the Delhi Capitals and bowling to Rajasthan Royals' Jos Buttler, he sent waves across the world by recording a gobsmacking speed of 156.22 kmph. The Protea pacer, however, has been less economical over the years and has gone for a few in his overs on numerous occasions. Injuries have pegged him back quite a lot. He currently bowls quick but needs to be smart enough in disguising the batters to sustain himself further in the game. 

Kagiso Rabada

Another bowler hailing from South Africa is an all-format player for the National side. Known for his consistency, Rabada has been a go-to bowler for whichever team he has played in, at all levels. He might lack express pace when compared to other bowlers in the list, but if coupled with the right line and lengths, it apparently seems quite threatening. In IPL 2019, he produced a delivery having a speed of 154.23 kmph. Kagiso has 327 test wickets to his name. 

Jofra Archer

The Caribbean-born pacer became eligible to play for England in 2019 and was fast-tracked into the National side just before the ODI World Cup scheduled in the same year. This news sent seismic waves across the cricket world, and Jofra Archer has been associated with sheer pace since his inception. His raw speed and unparalleled accuracy make it a nightmare for opposition batters, and time and again, he has displayed that. 2019 was a glorious year for him, and he made his name by performing impressively well in the World Cup and the Ashes. 

Mohammad Shami

The Indian pace bowler is known to have the best seam position of the ball. He makes the ball talk at his own will, seaming and swinging notoriously. Delivered at a great pace, it becomes extremely difficult for the batters to negotiate his overs and spells, especially in the longest format of the game. His action is flawless and equivalent to poetry in cricket. His skills affirm the fact that fast bowling is all about rhythm. For India, Shami has struck 462 times across the three formats. 

Kolkata Knight Riders will face Delhi Capitals in the 48th match of IPL 2025 in Delhi on Tuesday, April 29. Currently, DC has a perfect season, and for KKR it is a must to win the match as they are still surviving in the playoffs race and are currently in the 7th position of the TATA IPL 2025 points table. Here in this article, we will talk about the names of the 5 players who played for DC before and are now playing for KKR. Check out the article to know more.

Chetan Sakariya

Chetan Sakariya is a Saurashtra seamer who played for DC for two seasons, 2022 and 2023. Currently, Sakariya is playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders. The 27-year-old seamer first came into the spotlight when Rajasthan Royals picked him up ahead of IPL 2021, but things changed, and after joining DC, he didn’t get much success. Sakariya played only five matches across the two seasons for the JSW-owned franchise and picked up a total of six wickets. 

After joining KKR, things seem not to have changed as the left-arm pacer has played only one match this season, where he gave 39 runs in just three overs against Punjab Kings on 26th April. 

Manish Pandey

Manish Pandey is an International Indian Cricketer who is primarily a batter, has been with KKR over the last two seasons, and lastly played for DC in the 2023 IPL season. Manish Pandey, who is the first Indian to score a century in IPL, is also the best player when it comes to fielding. 

For DC, he struggled a lot as he battled in nine innings out of 10 matches, scoring a total of 160 runs that season. After the 2023 season, the former Karnataka captain was let go by both DC and KKR, with whom Pandey played from 2014 to 2017, and the same team picked him up again and gave him a chance to showcase his skills. Manish Pandey has scored 3,869 runs so far in his IPL career.

Quinton De Kock

South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock has played for six teams so far in the IPL, with DC one of them. De Kock played for DC for three seasons from 2014 to 2016, when the team was called the Delhi Daredevils; later it was named Delhi Capitals.

In 2016, De Kock hammered 445 runs in 13 innings for Delhi at an average of 37.08 and a strike rate of 136.08. The very next season, de Kock was picked up by Royal Challengers Bangalore, where he averaged a very small amount above 25. Now playing for KKR this season, the wicketkeeper batter has hit the ball at 137 in just seven matches.

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Anrich Nortje

South African Pacer Anrich Nortje is one of the biggest names of players in the IPL who has played both for DC and KKR. The express fast bowler was once a part of the DC team till 2024. After that, KKR picked him up in the mega auction held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2024. In his IPL career, Nortje has played 46 IPL matches wearing the DC jersey. For DC, Nortje picked up 60 wickets in total. His best IPL season came in 2021, when he played eight matches and bowled with an average of 6.16.

This year playing for KKR, Nortje didn’t get much chance to show his potential as this season the South African seamer has played just one game so far for KKR, where he picked up 1 wicket and gave 23 runs in 3 overs against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on April 15.

Ajinkya Rahane

Not knowing fact to several cricket fans, current KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane was once a part of the DC team for two seasons in 2020 and 2021. While most of the cricket viewers remember Rahane from his Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings days, he also played for the Delhi Capitals team for two consecutive seasons.

However, playing for DC Rahane did not have the best with the bat, as he was allowed to play in just 11 matches across the two seasons, where he scored 121 runs in total. In 2020, his average was just 14, and in 2021, it was just in a single digit, which is 8.

Now the KKR captain is having a fine season with the bat and leading the KKR boys, though KKR is struggling in the playoffs race, but it is exciting to see what the knights are capable of.