Authors : J. P. S. Jayaneththi; A. W. S. Chandana

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 12 - December

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Abstract : Fast bowlers are integral to cricket, their capacity to produce speed and precision being vital for team triumph. This study was aimed to analyze the performance of the delivery stride in cricket fast bowlers with the objective of refining their speed and accuracy. The data was collected from four (n=04) male medium fast bowler premier level cricketers in Sri Lanka. The delivery stride, encompassing hip rotation, arm action, and foot placement during ball delivery, was captured by using 02 high-speed cameras (100Hz). The space calibration was completed from frontal and sagittal planes, separately. Human movement 2D analyzing software (Kinovea 0.9.3) was used to analyze for each frame of delivery stride. The correlation of speed and accuracy to the delivery stride was analyzed by the person correlation. Furthermore, speed and accuracy data were collated from the players, with ball speeds ranging from 100 kmph to 120 kmph and average accuracy scores varying from 7 to 10. It was observed that accuracy increases with a high delivery stride but decreases with an excessive stride and high delivery stride enhances bowling speed. In linear kinematics motion, it was deduced that the stride is directly proportional to variables such as Horizontal Velocity (r = 0.74), Speed (r = 0.81), Total Distance (r = 0.72), while inversely proportional to Vertical Acceleration (r = - 0.55). Similarly, in angular kinematics motion, it was concluded that the stride is directly proportional to Angular Acceleration (r = 0.63). Additionally, in lateral pelvic tilt motion, it was observed that the stride is directly proportional to the pelvic motion Angle (r = 0.63), while somewhat inversely proportional to Angular Velocity (r = -0.47). Therefore, the better utilization of momentum and body mechanics can significantly enhance the speed of the ball and the accuracy of bowling. In conclusion, optimizing the delivery stride can elevate fast bowlers into more potent assets contributing to success on the cricket field.

Keywords : Cricket, Delivery Stride, Medium Fast Bowler, Performance.

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