World Cup 2019: 5 Fastest bowlers in the tournament so far

England v West Indies - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
England v West Indies - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

#4 Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand

Bangladesh v New Zealand - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Bangladesh v New Zealand - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Before the World Cup started, Lockie Ferguson was the bowler with the highest average speed (~90mph) in One Day Internationals this year. The Kiwi fast bowler has picked up eight wickets in just three games from the tournament so far.

He has clocked in some great speeds and has consistently hit the 145 kph mark. He brings the X-factor to New Zealand bowling attack and will be a bowler to look out for with respect to the rest of the tournament.


#3 Mark Wood, England

England v West Indies - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
England v West Indies - ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Mark Wood holds the record for the fastest ball of the tournament so far at 95.6 mph. Mark Wood has struggled a lot throughout his career because of injuries but hasn't compromised on the pace.

He has consistently cranked up the pace around 90 mph in the tournament and has troubled a lot of quality batsmen. Wood's pace has added an extra dimension to England's bowling attack, which also has Jofra Archer in its ranks.

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