ENG vs WI: Mark Wood brings the best to England during Day 2 of the Trent Bridge Test

In an impressive display of pace bowling, the England pacer Mark Wood He wrote his name in the record books by bringing home the fastest test recorded by an English bowler. The surprise happened during the ongoing second Test match against the West Indies at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Wood, who is known for his blistering speed, fired a speed gun on Day 2 of the game, unloading supplies that left spectators and players in awe.

A historic fast bowling spell

Fast bowling has always been an exciting aspect of cricket, with many bowlers over the years making their mark with blistering spells. However, Wood’s performance at Trent Bridge stands out as something unusual. Records of fastest deliveries in test cricket are held by legends like them Shoaib Akhtar, Brett Leeagain Mitchell Starc. Wood’s latest success adds his name to this illustrious list, showcasing his exceptional speed and skill.

Breakdown of Mark Wood’s burning spell

First over: Wood wasted no time in making his mark as he bowled his first over of the match with incredible speed and accuracy. Here’s how his first episode unfolded:

• 93.9 mph: Wood’s first delivery to Windies opener Mikyle Louis was a blistering 93.9 mph, setting the tone for what was to come.
• 96.1 mph: The second ball was even faster at 96.1 mph, beating Louis with its speed and movement.
• 95 mph: Continuing his aggressive approach, Wood delivered a 95 mph thunderbolt.
• 92 mph: The fourth delivery was slower but still fast at 92 mph.
• 96.5 mph: The highlight of the over, a scorching 96.5 mph yorker, was bowled by Louis for one.
• 95.2 mph: Wood completed the over by delivering 95.2 mph from West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite.

Second: Wood’s second over was equally strong and he maintained his high-speed attack:

• 94.4 mph: The first ball of the over was a 94.4 mph delivery that tested Brathwaite.
• 94.1 mph: The next ball clocked in at 94.1 mph, keeping the batter on his toes.
• 94.8 mph: Another fast delivery at 94.8 mph.
• 94.5 mph: Wood maintained his velocity with a 94.5 mph fastball.
• 94 mph: Slow delivery at 94 mph.
• 95.1 mph: The over ended with a 95.1 mph ball.

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Third: Incredibly, Wood’s third over was very quick, leaving the crowd in awe:

• 95 mph: The over started with a fast delivery of 95 mph.
• 93 mph: Followed by a 93 mph ball, slower but still fast.
• 95 mph: Wood returned to top speed with a 95 mph fastball.
• 96 mph: The fourth delivery opened at 96 mph.
• 97.1 mph: Spelling’s standout delivery, a spectacular bouncer at 97.1 mph, drew gasps from the crowd as Louis made his way out.
• 94 mph: The last ball of the over was a 94 mph delivery.

Wood’s spell at Trent Bridge will be remembered as one of the fastest and most exciting in the history of Test cricket. His ability to bowl consistently at high pace not only set a new benchmark for English bowlers but also confirmed his place as one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket today.

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