New Delhi: A young fast bowler stole the limelight in the IPL 2026 match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, not just for his performance but for his sheer pace. Ashok Sharma, who plays for Gujarat Titans, bowled the fastest delivery of the season, a fiery 154.2 kmph yorker to Dhruv Jurel, which impressed everyone. The 23-year-old was constantly running at high speeds, regularly covering 145 kilometers per hour and even hitting 150 twice at the same time. His speed of 154.2 kmph became the fastest ball in IPL 2026, beating Anrich Nortje’s previous mark of 150.9 kmph.
Sharma earned his place in the IPL after a strong performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he was Rajasthan’s leading wicket-taker. Gujarat Titans showed their faith in him by selecting him in the starting XI early, and he has delivered consistent performances so far.Despite Sharma’s pace, Rajasthan Royals posted a huge total of 210/6 after electing to bat first. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made a strong start, adding 69 runs in the powerplay. Jaiswal went on to score a half-century, while Dhruv Gurriel played a crucial knock of 75 off 42 balls, accelerating the innings in the later stages.There were some setbacks with quick wickets in the middle overs, but Gurriel’s innings ensured that Rajasthan crossed the 200 mark. Gujarat’s bowlers managed to pull things back a bit in the end, but they still faced a tough target.With Gujarat already lacking skipper Shubman Gill, the big question remained whether they could chase down a confident Rajasthan side.
