Sakib Hussain Bihar Pacer Rattles RR on IPL Debut and Joins Shoaib Akhtar in Elite Record List
The IPL has a new speed sensation in Sakib Hussain, the young pacer from Bihar who made a stunning debut for Kolkata Knight Riders against Rajasthan Royals. Hussain turned heads not just by picking up crucial wickets in his opening spell, but by consistently clocking speeds north of 150 kmph. In a moment that set social media ablaze, one of his deliveries was recorded at a blistering 157.2 kmph, making him the fastest Indian bowler in the history of the tournament and placing him in an elite global list alongside legendary speedster Shoaib Akhtar.
Hussain’s journey to the big stage is a classic “rags-to-riches” story; hailing from a humble background in Bihar, he was spotted by scouts during local trials before being fast-tracked into the KKR setup. His debut performance saw him dismantle the RR top order with raw pace and a deadly yorker that cleaned up Sanju Samson. With this performance, Hussain has not only addressed Kolkata’s long-standing search for a domestic tearaway quick but has also put himself firmly on the radar of national selectors looking for genuine pace ahead of the upcoming international season.
