The next generation of young Indian fast bowlers is proving they’re ready for the big stage. As of now, Arshdeep Singh (99 wickets in 63 T20Is), Umran Malik (157 kph in IPL, one of the fastest bowlers), and Mohsin Khan (economy rates of 8.5 in IPL career) have already made headlines.
Move over, spin kings. India’s new batch of fast bowlers is here to prove the Men in Blue can dominate with pace too.
These new Indian bowlers don’t just rely on raw pace; they mix pace with control. Mayank Yadav clocked 156.7 kph in his debut Indian Premier League season with 7 wickets in 4 matches. The young fast bowlers in India are silencing critics; from domestic cricket to the Indian Premier League, they are everywhere.
Most cricket pundits ask, ‘Who after Bumrah?‘ and these young guns are proving they can fill those big shoes. Team India coach Gautam Gambhir has an eye on them for the World Cup 2027.
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Ranking Factors
All players listed are either under 25 years old or exactly 26 years old as of January 2026.
- International dominance
- Domestic Performances
- IPL performances
- Future potentials
Who are the best bowlers in India?
We broke down every young Indian bowler’s performance to give you the 2026 rankings. Here’s why they cut.
Indian Fast Bowlers List (Quick Overview)
| Bowler | Age (2026) | Max Speed | Primary Format | IPL Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 32 | 153 km/h | All Formats | Mumbai Indians |
| Mohammed Shami | 35 | 145 km/h | All Formats | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Arshdeep Singh | 26 | 140 km/h | T20Is, ODIs | Punjab Kings |
| Umran Malik | 26 | 157 km/h | T20s | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Harshit Rana | 24 | 151 km/h | All formats | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Anshul Kamboj | 25 | 130 km/h | Tests, ODIs | Chennai Super Kings |
| Mayank Yadav | 23 | 156.7 km/h | T20s | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Ashwani Kumar | 24 | 140.7 km/h | T20s | Mumbai Indians |
| Prince Yadav | 24 | 150 km/h | T20s | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Akash Singh | 23 | 144 km/h | T20s | Lucknow Super Giants |
| Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal | 26 | 140 km/h | First-class | Not yet |
As of recent records, Prayas Ray Barman is one of the youngest bowlers to play professional cricket in India. He made his debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the age of 16 in 2019 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The List of Top 7 Young Indian Fast Bowlers
| # | Player | IPL Team | Ranji Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harshit Rana | Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi |
| 2 | Anshul Kamboj | Chennai Super Kings | Haryana |
| 3 | Mayank Yadav | Lucknow Super Giants | Delhi |
| 4 | Ashwani Kumar | Mumbai Indians | Punjab |
| 5 | Prince Yadav | Lucknow Super Giants | Delhi |
| 6 | Akash Singh | Lucknow Super Giants | Baroda |
| 7 | Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal | Not Yet | Bengal |
7. Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal
- Full Name: Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal
- Date of Birth: 02.12.1999
- Place of Birth: Indore
- Role: Bowler
- Batting Style: Right-hand Bat
- Bowling Style: Right-arm fast medium
We start with our dark horse pick, uncapped pace sensation Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal. The fast bowler has already become a breakout star at the Ranji Trophy 2024/25. And his two five-wicket hauls, including 6 for 46 against Haryana, give him the limelight.
The versatile Indian pacer can swing the ball both ways with pace. In first-class cricket, his fast bowling is crucial for Bengal. He has taken 29 wickets in 6 games. It makes him the second-highest wicket-taker for the team.
With his economical bowling, he impressed everyone in first-class cricket and local tournaments. Along with his bowling, his batting ability can serve as depth in the lower order.
Though no official IPL links have yet emerged, his 2024/25 Ranji performance would force IPL franchises to think about him, just like Arshdeep Singh before his IPL debut. However, he hasn’t been tested on the international stage; for that reason, we ranked him No. 7.
Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal Statistics
| FC Matches | 12 |
| FC Wickets | 60 |
| Career Best Bowling Speed | 140 km/h |
| FC Best Bowling (Inns) | 6/46 |
| IPL Wickets | N/A |
| IPL Best Bowling | N/A |
R D Pranav Ragavendra is currently the fastest bowler in India’s Under-19 cricket team in 2025, clocking a blistering speed of 147.3 kmph. The 17-year-old pacer from Tamil Nadu recently gained attention for his raw pace and was named in India’s Under-19 squad for the tour of England. Earlier, he made his debut in the Ranji Trophy, playing two matches for Tamil Nadu.
6. Akash Singh
- Full Name: Akash Maharaj Singh
- Date of Birth: 26.04. 2002
- Place of Birth: Rajasthan
- Role: Bowler
- Batting Style: Right-hand Bat
- Bowling Style: Left-arm fast medium
The MRF Pace Foundation product first burst onto the scene in the 2020 U-19 World Cup. Once, his childhood Aravali Cricket Academy coach, Vivek Yadav, said about him on the selection of the U-19 World Cup, “I’m very pleased for him. However, I have not been surprised by Akash’s selection because he is a very hardworking kid.”
After that, his domestic career, along with the IPL performances as a journeyman, highlights his potential as an emerging talent.
His natural ability to swing the ball both ways troubles the batters. He can also produce a sharp bounce, similar to Mohsin Khan. In the Ranji Trophy 2024/25, his three wickets against Kerala were remarkable and left critics stunned.
Despite LSG’s crowded pace attack, the left-arm Indian pacer got only 3 games in IPL 2025. However, the 23-year-old pacer stood out with 4 wickets. He had a clutch fast bowling performance against the Punjab Kings, taking off Josh Inglis and Priyansh Arya for 30 runs.
His economy rate (7.50) demonstrated control beyond his years in a pressure situation, where his fellow teammates had economy rates of 10 or higher.
The left-arm Indian pacer continues to deliver in domestic cricket and has the raw potential to become the best bowler in India. He needs more game time and to polish his talent for the international stage to get a call-up. Ranked No.6 only because of limited chances, but his 140+ kph heat and ice-vein yorkers won’t keep him waiting long.
Akash Singh Statistics
| FC Matches | 12 |
| FC Wickets | 24 |
| Career Best Bowling Speed | 144 km/h |
| FC Best Bowling (Inns) | 4/73 |
| IPL Wickets | 9 |
| IPL Best Bowling | 2/30 |
As of 2026, Umran Malik holds the title of the fastest bowler in India, with a record-breaking delivery of 157 km/h (97.5 mph) during an IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals on 2nd May 2022. His raw pace and ability to breach the 150+ km/h mark regularly make him India’s current speed king in cricket.
5. Prince Yadav
- Full Name: Prince Yadav
- Date of Birth: 12.12. 2001
- Place of Birth: Delhi
- Role: Bowler
- Batting Style: Right-hand Bat
- Bowling Style: Right-arm fast medium
Two years ago, Prince Yadav wasn’t even on IPL scouts’ radars. The local tournament star is now one of the young Indian fast bowlers in the Indian circuit. Became the highest wicket-taker for Delhi with his 11 wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which helped him get teams for the Indian Premier League.
As a debutant, Prince bagged in-form Travis Head with a 130kph+ yorker and got his maiden IPL wicket. When Mayank Yadav’s injury left Lucknow Super Giants’ attack toothless, Prince stepped up and delivered.
His change of pace and hard length deliveries keep the batters guessing, especially in the middle overs. Despite limited chances (3 wickets in 6 games), his 10 dot balls against the Rajasthan Royals showed glimpses of his death-overs potential in his IPL debut season.
Beyond the IPL, his uncapped white-ball cricket as a bowler will force selectors to consider him for an India A call-up. Right now, he is more skilled under Morne Morkel at LSG.
He has improved his fast bowling accuracy without sacrificing speed and learned how to handle pressure. From Delhi’s dusty grounds to match up against world-class players, Prince Yadav’s rise is a slap to every scout who overlooked him.
Prince Yadav Statistics
| FC Matches | 2 |
| FC Wickets | 1 |
| Career Best Bowling Speed | 150 km/h |
| FC Best Bowling (Inns) | 1/67 |
| IPL Wickets | 3 |
| IPL Best Bowling | 1/29 |
4. Ashwani Kumar
- Full Name: Ashwani Kumar
- Date of Birth: 29.08. 2001
- Place of Birth: Punjab
- Role: Bowler
- Batting Style: Left-hand Bat
- Bowling Style: Left-arm fast medium
From a standout performance in a local tournament to the IPL stage, the Mumbai Indians are introducing Ashwini as a new Indian bowler in the IPL 2025. On his very first delivery of a debut match, the 24-year-old bagged veteran Ajinkya Rahane at deep backward point.
He finished the match with a record-breaking four wickets in a haul, becoming the first Indian bowler to claim four wickets on his IPL debut. As a young Indian fast bowler, he’s showing his wicket-taking talent on big stages after winning the Player of the Match award.
In a short time in domestic cricket, Ashwini performed well for Punjab. He played in the Ranji Trophy, taking 3 wickets in 2 matches. In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he took 3 wickets in 4 games. His best performance was 3/37 against Arunachal Pradesh. Also, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he took 2 wickets in 4 games.
Following a successful IPL season, the young pace sensation aims to maintain this form for his international debut. His domestic record, particularly in T20 cricket, points to significant potential.
Ashwani Kumar Statistics
| FC Matches | 2 |
| FC Wickets | 3 |
| Career Best Bowling Speed | 140.7 km/h |
| FC Best Bowling (Inns) | 1/26 |
| IPL Wickets | 11 |
| IPL Best Bowling | 4/24 |
3. Mayank Yadav
- Full Name: Mayank Prabhu Yadav
- Date of Birth: 17.06. 2002
- Place of Birth: New Delhi
- Role: Bowler
- Batting Style: Right-hand Bat
- Bowling Style: Right-arm fast
Mayank Yadav, a standout player in the 2024 Indian Premier League, has made a meaningful impact on the Lucknow Super Giants’ fast bowling unit, taking 7 wickets in 4 games. He got the limelight in his debut season.
However, his injury significantly hampered LSG’s performance in the 2025 IPL season, resulting in him playing only two matches and taking two wickets. The Lucknow Super Giants’ coach, Langer, said on his injury, “Mayank, who everyone was very excited about last year, was doing quite well after recovering from a back injury, but he accidentally kicked his toe on the bed.“
Before his injury, he was the only player in the IPL to win back-to-back Player of the Match awards against the Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
After Umran Malik, he also holds the record for being one of the fastest bowlers in the IPL, reaching a speed of 156.7 km/h against RCB, which surprised the cricket community.
His ability to take wickets, coupled with remarkable economy rates, made him stand out to the selectors. As a result, in October 2024, he made his T20 international debut, playing against Bangladesh.
Along with the IPL, in 2023, he took 34 wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, with best figures of 4/47 against Karnataka for Delhi. But always, injury hits him like another youngster, Umran Malik.
One of the young Indian fast bowlers showed incredible control and speed in his bowling. He brought fresh energy to Indian cricket with raw potential. We know Mayank Yadav has the talent; now, India needs him fit.
Mayank Yadav Statistics
| FC Matches | 1 |
| FC Wickets | 1 |
| Career Best Bowling Speed | 156.7 km/h |
| FC Best Bowling (Inns) | 1/42 |
| IPL Wickets | 9 |
| IPL Best Bowling | 3/14 |
2. Anshul Kamboj
- Full Name: Anshul Kamboj
- Date of Birth: 06.12. 2000
- Place of Birth: Haryana
- Role: Bowler
- Batting Style: Right-hand Bat
- Bowling Style: Right-arm fast medium
The 25-year-old, one of the best young Indian fast bowlers from Haryana, takes wickets at an alarming rate in domestic cricket and the IPL. After taking ten wickets in one innings against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy, he became the third person to do so.
The other two are Premangsu Chatterjee and Pradeep Sunderam. He has a first-class record of 74 wickets with an average of 22.66. In the Asia Cup 2024, he topped the wicket-taking charts for India A.
When Chennai Super Kings opened their checkbook for ₹3.4 crore, they weren’t buying pace. They were getting one of the best wicket-takers. Eight IPL wickets came quietly in 2025, each one tightening the noose for CSK’s dry IPL 2025 season.
After the season ended, Dhoni said about Kamboj at the match conference, “Kamboj is someone who doesn’t get swing but does get some seam movement. The ball hits you harder than the speed gun suggests. He has taken on the responsibility and can bowl good yorkers.”
Having just destroyed England’s top-order batsman Duckett in his debut Test match last July, he delivered for the nation. India’s search for its next-gen seamer might be over, and he has the potential to deliver on big stages.
Anshul Kamboj Statistics
| FC Matches | 25 |
| FC Wickets | 80 |
| Career Best Bowling Speed | 130 km/h |
| FC Best Bowling (Inns) | 10/49 |
| IPL Wickets | 10 |
| IPL Best Bowling | 3/13 |
1. Harshit Rana
- Full Name: Harshit Pradeep Rana
- Date of Birth: 22.12. 2001
- Place of Birth: New Delhi
- Role: Bowler
- Batting Style: Right-hand Bat
- Bowling Style: Right-arm fast
Finally, we have reached our destination. The best young Indian fast bowler right now is Harshit Rana.
Harshit Rana (24) debuted for India across all formats after taking 19 wickets in 13 matches in IPL 2024, the most by any uncapped player, which helped KKR win the trophy and earned him Gautam Gambhir’s trust.
With 21 Ranji Trophy wickets in 5 games, Rana made his mark in the 2022-23 domestic cricket for Delhi. In white-ball cricket, he took 22 wickets in 14 Vijay Hazare matches and 28 in 25 Syed Mushtaq games.
His Test debut (3/48 vs. Australia) included a magic delivery to dismiss Travis Head. In the Champions Trophy, he claimed 4 wickets at an economy rate of 3.98, troubling Bangladesh and Pakistan.
A former cricketer, Manjrekar, thinks Rana can take Arshdeep Singh’s spot in the ODI team. It could happen after the India vs. England ODI series in 2025.
He said, “I really appreciate his spirit, and he possesses most of the right attributes. However, for now, Arshdeep Singh remains the senior bowler on the team. Over time, though, Harshit Rana could pose a challenge for Arshdeep, especially if Arshdeep is positioned as the second seamer in the side, with Hardik Pandya taking the third spot.”
Sunil Gavaskar commented on Harshit Rana’s crucial half-century in the third One-Day International against New Zealand 2026, noting that Rana “batted just like a lower-order batter should, without any worry and without expectations.“
It shows that young Indian fast bowlers can lead the pace department post the Bumrah era.
Harshit Rana Statistics
| FC Matches | 13 |
| FC Wickets | 48 |
| Career Best Bowling Speed | 151 km/h |
| FC Best Bowling (Inns) | 7/45 |
| IPL Wickets | 40 |
| IPL Best Bowling | 3/24 |
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Who has the fastest bowling speed in Indian cricket?
Umran Malik remains the fastest Indian bowler in international history, having clocked 155 km/h against Sri Lanka in 2023. Although Mayank Yadav reached a higher speed of 156.7 km/h during the IPL, Malik’s mark is the recognized benchmark for India in sanctioned international matches.
Last Words
The days of waiting are over for India’s young Indian fast bowlers. From 2022, the Uttar Pradesh-born Mohsin Khan has entertained us with swing. After that, Mayank Yadav’s raw pace and Harshit Rana’s death-over control have proved why they are match-winners. They have done it in the IPL, in domestic cricket, and when called up for international duty.
Meanwhile, underrated cricketers like Anshul Kamboj and Harshit Rana are challenging bowlers like Punjab Kings’ Arshdeep Singh for the upcoming World Cups.
Anshul Kamboj, Mayank Yadav, and Harshit Rana are in a tug of war for selectors’ attention, while Prince Yadav and Ashwini Kumar need one strong season to join the mix. The competition resembles a high-stakes throwball, with every performance counting.
With multiple wicket takers under 25, the Delhi and Haryana boys are ready to deliver to get a spot for the upcoming World Cups. The next generation of new Indian bowlers are hot to trot to take charge.
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