Shabnim Ismail, a trailblazing cricketer from South Africa, recently etched her name in the annals of cricket history by bowling the fastest ball ever recorded in women’s cricket. During a Women’s Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in India, representing Mumbai Indians, Shabnim unleashed a lightning-fast delivery clocked at an astounding speed of 132.1 kilometers per hour (kmph). This remarkable feat occurred at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi, where her delivery struck the pads of Australian captain Meg Lanning. Notably, this isn’t the first time Shabnim has set such a record; previously, she achieved speeds of 128 kmph against West Indies in 2016 and 127 kmph twice during the ICC Women’s World Cup. At 35 years old, Shabnim’s achievement underscores her exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, cementing her status as a pioneering figure in women’s cricket.