Bowlers: Jofra Archer, Mitchell Starc, Mohammad Amir and Imran Tahir
Match – 1, Wickets – 3, Economy Rate – 3.33, Maiden – 1
Playing his first ever international match for England, Jofra Archer is the young pacer recently added to the squad. The Barbados-born English pacer has added some pace to the bowling squad of England. His performance in his debut ICC game has turned every other cricketer his fan.
In the game against West Indies, Archer knocked the team down and picked up three wickets. In his spellbinding nine overs, Archer gave away just 30 runs at an economical rate of 3.33. Archer is at fourth position with nine wickets in total five innings in the most wicket-takers list.
Matches – 2, Wickets – 6, Best Figures – 4/55, Maiden – 1
Australia has been the most successful team this week. Winning two matches in a row had pushed them up to the top of the chart. And the credit goes to the best left-arm bowler, Mitchell Starc. In the game against Sri Lanka, Starc ended up picking first four-for of the ICC World Cup 2019.
The highest wicket-taker of the last World Cup, Starc is once again on his way to etching his name in the list this year. In five matches of the tournament, with a five-for and a four-for, Starc has taken 13 wickets.
Matches – 2, Wickets – 8, Best Figures – 5/30, Maidens – 3
All in all, Pakistan saw its worst week, Mohammad Amir had one of the best moments to witness. The Pakistan pacer is currently at the top of the list to take most wickets in the tournament. Amir ended up taking his first five-for in the match against Australia.
Amongst all struggle for Pakistan, so far, Amir’s performance is the only good thing happening to them. He has been proving lethal for almost every bowler, in every match, he ends up.