Neck & neck: comparing the 5 prong pace attack of India & South Africa

Ishant Sharma vs Morne Morkel

Ishant Sharma and Morne Morkel are two bowlers that make utmost use of their height. They hit hard lengths, just short of good length. Being tall, this length is naturally suited to them. Their height makes it highly probable for the ball to steeply rise even from the good length.

It looks like both Sharma and Morkel are past their prime. Both are no longer considered the leader of their bowling attack. While, Morkel has been plagued by injuries, Ishant has not been able to cement his spot in the side. Comparing both of them, Morkel has an edge as he generates more pace than Sharma and can consistently hit the 140 kmph mark.

Winner- Morne Morkel