ICC World Cup 2023: Top 5 teams with the best fast bowling attack in the tournament

The 13th edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup is set to be hosted in India, traditionally known to be a spinners' paradise. However, the scenario has changed a lot in the last half a decade or so.

Pace bowlers don't just play second fiddle in the middle overs anymore; they also play a major part as wicket-takers.

If we look at the data from 2010-2018, the pacers had an average of 37.4 and strike rate of 39.2. But since then, the numbers have gone down to 33.2 and 34.7 respectively.

As a result of this major paradigm shift, the upcoming World Cup is expected to be domianted by sides with strong fast bowling units.

Teams with the best fast bowling units for the World Cup

#5 South Africa

The Proteas had a forgettable outing in the 2019 World Cup thanks to their depleted fast bowling unit. But going into the 13th edition, they have an enviable pace bowling unit which has enough variety to make a mark in the Indian subcontinent.

Probables for World Cup - Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Wayne Parnell, Marco Jansen, Lungi Ngidi, Gerald Coetzee, Sisanda Magala

The likes of Rabada, Nortje, Ngidi and Jansen, who will most likely be the first choice bowlers, have enough experience in Indian conditions. While Rabada, Parnell and Ngidi can take care of the new ball, Jansen and Nortje can be lethal weapons in the middle overs.

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