Mark Wood set a T20 cricket mark by taking five wickets while recording a 5 for 14 total, know about the England fast bowler, his fastest ball speed and IPL 2023 team price
Mark Wood, a fast bowler from England, competed for the Lucknow Super Giants against the Delhi Capitals last weekend. In T20 cricket, he had the best 5-for-14 total.
Wood, however, had already played for Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai Indians in an IPL edition of 2018 (he failed to take a wicket, and his four overs cost 49).
Following the conclusion of the sixth IPL 2023 match, English pacer Mark Wood has retained his lead in the competition for the Purple Cap with eight wickets from two games.
Cricketer Mark Wood, biography, age, family, wife, IPL 2023 team price, fastest ball speed, stats
Despite the fact that Lucknow Super Giants eventually lost to Chennai Super Kings by a score of 12 runs, another spinner from the squad is listed among the top wicket-takers, with Ravi Bishnoi currently in second place after five dismissals through his first two games.
Pace is Pace – Mark Wood 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tLYXXLVJE3
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 1, 2023
Who is Mark Wood?
Born on January 11, 1990, English bowler Mark Andrew Wood represents his country in all types of international sport. He participates in local cricket for Durham and has previous IPL exposure with Chennai Super Kings. He is currently 33 years old.
Wood made his international debuts in the Test, ODI, and T20 forms in 2015. In both the 2022 T20 World Cup and the 2019 Cricket World Cup, he represented England.
Right-handed fast bowler Wood is currently among the fastest bowlers in the world with an average Test speed of 89 mph since 2020.
Wood bowled a thunderbolt at a searing speed of 155 kph to New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips. He bowled the fastest spell in T20 World Cup history against Afghanistan on Saturday, averaging 149kph as he dismissed opener Rahmanullah.
Mark Wood wife and children
Mark Wood is a married man and his other half is Sarah Lonsdale. The couple has a son named Harry.
Mark Wood net worth
After a three-way battle between Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and Wood’s basic price of Rs 2 crore, English pitcher Mark Wood was ultimately acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 7.50 crore.
The income from playing cricket for England, his domestic salary from playing county cricket for Durham, and his IPL earnings make up The Wood’s net wealth.
| Income | Retainer Fees: Rs. 6.3 crores (£700,000) Test Fees: Rs. 13 Lakh (£15,000) ODI Fees: Rs. 6 Lakh (£7,500) T20 Fees: Rs. 3 Lakh (£3,500) |
| Net Worth | Rs. 120 Crores ($18 Million) |