Mitchell Starc’s 176.5 kmph Ball to Rohit Sharma Stuns Fans
Perth, October 19, 2025:
The India vs Australia ODI series opener in Perth delivered high drama and even higher speed — quite literally. Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc bowled a fiery opening spell that not only rattled the Indian top order but also sent social media into a frenzy when one of his deliveries to Rohit Sharma was clocked at a staggering 176.5 kmph.
While that speed reading would make it the fastest ball in the history of cricket, it quickly became clear that the number was a speed gun glitch. Still, the moment went viral, with fans and cricket pages across the internet buzzing about Starc’s “record-breaking delivery.”
Starc’s Fiery Spell Rocks Indian Top Order
Starc was in top form in the first ODI, bowling with rhythm, aggression, and precision. In a five-over spell that read 5-1-20-1, the left-arm pacer tore through India’s top order and gave Australia a strong start. He dismissed Virat Kohli for an 8-ball duck, setting the tone early and forcing the Indian side onto the back foot.
Facing Starc under the lights in Perth was never going to be easy, and the Indian batters — led by Shubman Gill in Rohit’s absence as captain — had to weather a storm of pace and swing. But it wasn’t just Starc’s wicket-taking ability that caught global attention — it was that “impossible” speed gun reading that had everyone talking.
176.5 kmph: The Fastest Ball or a Funny Glitch?
The first delivery Starc bowled to Rohit Sharma was clocked at 176.5 kmph — a figure that instantly drew disbelief from commentators, players, and fans alike. For perspective, the current world record for the fastest delivery ever bowled belongs to Shoaib Akhtar, who hit 161.3 kmph against England in 2003.
A reading of 176.5 kmph (or 109.6 mph) would shatter that record by a huge margin — something no human has ever come close to achieving in professional cricket. Within minutes, fans flooded social media with memes and reactions, joking about Starc “breaking physics” and “bowling lightning bolts.”
Starc’s Real Pace Still Impressive
Despite the speed gun error, Starc’s spell was undeniably fierce. His genuine deliveries consistently clocked between 142–146 kmph, with one of the fastest legitimate balls recorded at 145 kmph, again bowled to Rohit Sharma. His sharp swing and accuracy made life difficult for the Indian openers, showcasing why Starc remains one of the most feared pacers in modern cricket.
Fans React and Cricket World Takes Note
The clip of the 176.5 kmph ball quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube Shorts, amassing millions of views within hours. While everyone agreed the number was a clear glitch, the incident added another memorable moment to the long and entertaining India-Australia rivalry.
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