World Cup 2019: 5 fastest bowlers in the tournament

#2 Mitchell Starc (Australia)

Starc finished as the leading wicket taker of the tournament

Mitchell Starc is arguably the fastest bowler in world cricket at the moment. He once clocked 160.4 kph a test match against New Zealand at Perth. Starc made his comeback into the team just before the start of the World Cup. Known for constantly hitting speeds of over 150 kph, Starc once again showed that he is at the top when it comes to raw pace. Starc's fastest delivery at the World Cup was registered at 154 kph. The 29-year-old finished as the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 27 wickets in 10 games.

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#1 Mark Wood (England)

Wood bowled the fastest ball of the tournament in the final against New Zealand

In a career marred with injuries, English fast bowler Mark Wood defied all odds to become a World Cup winner with England. Wood bowled well throughout the tournament and troubled batsmen with his genuine pace. He picked up wickets 18 wickets in 10 games at an economy rate of 5.16. The 29-year-old bowled a 154 kph (95.7 mph) delivery to New Zealand's Henry Nicholls in the final on Sunday at Lord's.