By Peter Rutzler For Mailonline
Published: 19:30 BST, 11 June 2019 | Updated: 19:30 BST, 11 June 2019
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England's long-held need for speed looks to be a thing of the past this summer thanks to pacemen Jofra Archer and Mark Wood.
Wood and Archer currently lead the way as the fastest bowlers at this year's World Cup, having both clocked speeds in excess of 95mph with the ball in hand.
The dynamic duo have been using their pace to excellent effect in their opening three matches, with Archer taking six wickets and Wood on four.
Jofra Archer (pictured) and Mark Wood are the two fastest bowlers so far at the World Cup
Both have posted speeds in excess of 95mph with Wood hitting 95.7mph to lead the way
Wood leads the way as the World Cup's master of speed having clocked a speed of 95.7mph with the white ball, narrowly followed by Archer who posted 95.1mph.
1. Mark Wood (England) - 95.7mph
2. Jofra Archer (England) - 95.1mph
3. Mitchell Starc (Australia) - 94.4mph
4. Wahab Riaz (Pakistan) - 92.6mph
5. Lockie Ferguson (New
