Ashok Sharma, a young speedster, made headlines during the IPL 2026 encounter between the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals, grabbing attention not just for his spell but for the raw pace that lit up the contest.
Representing Gujarat Titans, 23-year-old pacer delivered the fastest ball of the season - a scorching 154.2 kmph yorker to Dhruv Jurel. The delivery now stands as the quickest of IPL 2026, surpassing Anrich Nortje's earlier top speed of 150.9 kmph.
Sharma maintained an impressive rhythm throughout his spell, frequently breaching the 145 kmph mark and even clocking over 150 kmph twice in a single over. His rise has been rapid, having earned his IPL opportunity following a standout campaign in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, where he emerged
as Rajasthan's leading wicket-taker.
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The Rajasthan Royals produced a commanding batting display after opting to bat first. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi laid a strong foundation with a brisk 69-run stand in the powerplay.
Jaiswal went on to register a well-crafted half-century, while Jurel played a pivotal role in the latter half of the innings, smashing 75 off 42 balls to propel the Royals past the 200-run mark. Although Gujarat managed to pick up a few quick wickets in the middle overs and slightly stem the flow towards the end, Rajasthan still posted a formidable 210/6.
With Shubman Gill absent due to the ry, Gujarat Titans were left with a stiff challenge ahead - chasing down a daunting total against a confident Rajasthan unit.
