Brett Lee turns 43: Top 5 fastest deliveries bowled by Binga

Brett Lee, fondly kwn as Binga, is one of most ferocious bowlers to ever come out of Australian camp. pacer, on his day, could easily bowl at speeds of over 150 kmph consistently. On vember 8, Binga turned 43 and on this occasion, let us take a look at his fastest deliveries in International cricket.

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156 kmph - Australia vs. South Africa 2000

This ball was bowled in final match of Australia tour of South Africa in 2000. Australia had set a total of 206 for South Africa to chase. Mark Boucher and Lance Klusener helped South Africa easily eclipse AUS's total in just 47.5 overs. Brett Lee's figures were an impressive 3/32.

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156.2 kmph - Australia vs. South Africa 2002

This ball was bowled in first Test between Australia and South Africa at Johannesburg. Led by Adam Gilchrist's unbeaten 204, Australia made 652 in first innings before declaring innings. Brett Lee led Australian attack with his 3/40 as South Africa got cleaned up at just 159. y were given a follow-on and whole team fell once again at just 133. Australia won by an innings and 360 runs.

157.4 and 157.3 kmph - Australia vs. South Africa 2002

This delivery came in second Test of same series at Cape Town. South Africa batted first and posted a total of 239 in first innings which was easily surpassed by Australia who scored 382. South Africa batted again and posted 473 which Australia chased down, winning match by four wickets. Brett Lee picked three wickets in this match.

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161.1 kmph - Australia vs. New Zealand 2005

This is one of fastest recorded deliveries in cricket and happened in fifth match of Australia tour of New Zealand at Napier. Australia batted first and with Ricky Ponting's 141 and Adam Gilchrist's 91, Australia posted a very formidable 347. In return, New Zealand could only man 225 as Aussie bowling unit led by Michael Kasprowicz's three wickets contained Black Caps very easily. Lee's figures were 1/34.

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