90.7 mph average speed: Archer bowls fastest spell of career; calls speed guns 'dodgy'
England cricketer Jofra Archer recorded the fastest spell of his Test career during a match against Pakistan at Lord's. Despite the high speed readings, Archer expressed skepticism regarding the accuracy of the stadium's speed guns.
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Jofra Archer produced the fastest spell of his Test career as England bowled Pakistan out for 110 on Day 2 of the second Test at Lord’s and took complete control of the match.England’s pace attack made full use of the conditions after Pakistan resumed with hopes of staying in the game. Ollie Robinson finished with 4/11, Archer took 3/26 and Josh Tongue returned 2/27 as Pakistan were dismissed for 110, giving England a first-innings lead of 180 runs.Archer set the tone with a five-over spell before lunch that brought the first breakthrough. According to CricViz, his opening spell averaged 90.7 mph, with some deliveries touching 94 mph.
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