In the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC) 2023, the San Francisco Unicorns’ (SFU) fast bowler from Pakistan, Haris Rauf, and the Washington Freedom’s (WAF) South African pacer, Anrich Nortje, have ignited a thrilling competition to deliver the fastest balls on the pitch.

Both speedsters have ༺already unleashed the top five fastest deliveries of this inaugural edition. Despite picking up only two and one wicket respectively, Rauf and Nortje have left spectators awestruck with their remarkable pace in the United Stat♏es.

Haris Rauf currently holds the record for the fastest delivery in Major League Cricket, clocking an incredible 150.1 km/h against the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) on Wednesday, July 19. Additionally, Rauf’s second-fastest delivery reached an impressive 149.6 km/h, securing the second spot on the speedometer. Not to be outdone, he also occupies the fifth position with a lightning-quick delivery at 148.6 km/h.

Anrich Nortje’s rapid bowling for the Washington Freedom is not far behind. His deliveries clocked at 149.2 and 148.7 km/h rank third and fourth, respectively. Such immense pace is a rarity in MLC 2023, with few bowlers, including Kagiso Rabada, capable of matching their speeds.

The thrilling ‘Battle of Speed’ between Haris Rauf and Anrich Nortje is expected to intensify further in the upcoming matches, providing fans with an exhilarating spectacle of pace and skill.