Nortje, taking part in his second match for Delhi this season, bowled the highest eight quickest balls of IPL 2021 out of which three crossed the 150kmph mark. The 27-year-old South African completed with excellent figures of two for 12 from his 4 overs.
Over-speeding ka challan kato 🙈🤷♂️ #SeriousPace https://t.co/6U3p8eOGsZ
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 22, 2021
Nortje clocked 151.71kmph, 151.37kmph, 150.21kmph, 149.97kmph, 149.29kmph, 149.15kmph and 148.76kmph. The fiery spell prompted former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra to demand for a dashing ticket for Nortje. “Over-speeding ka challan kato #SeriousPace,” Chopra tweeted.
Nortje and Rabada have been terrific with the ball as they extracted additional bounce and tempo from the comparatively low and gradual wicket to dismantle SRH top-order.
Pacing to the highest, ft. DC’s Rabada & Nortje
Mutual admiration between @DelhiCapitals‘s South African tempo duo as they arrange #DC‘s 8-wicket convincing win. On the mic with @AnrichNortje02 and @KagisoRabada25 – by @NishadPaiVaidya
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