Does New Zealand potentially have the best pace attack in recent times?

[kron]

Look at the skills, physical attributes, pace, bounce, swing, and seam bowling abilities. Overall, it appears that in terms of potential, New Zealand has the best pace attack for seaming tracks, conditions conducive to swing, and, dare I say, even for bouncy wickets.

Kyle Jamieson

Currently injured and out for a year.

If he returns, he offers a 6'10" fast bowler who can swing and seam the ball effectively, generating steep bounce.

Bowls at an average pace of 131 to 140 kilometers per hour.

Matt Henry

Height: 6'2".

A classic seamer with exceptional quality in swing-friendly conditions.

Generates decent bounce and remains effective in most places.

Bowls at an average pace of 129 to 137 kilometers per hour.

William O’Rourke

Quick and bouncy, capable of extracting significant lift from length deliveries.

Can swing the ball and stands over 6'7".

Bowls at an average pace of 132 to 142 kilometers per hour, quicker than Jamieson.

Does not rely on exceeding 145 kilometers per hour to be effective. His height, seam movement, and dangerous bouncers make him a formidable prospect.

Ben Sears

Bowls at an average pace of 134 to 143 kilometers per hour.

Rapid for Test cricket and generates excellent bounce from a good length, similar to William O’Rourke.
Difficult to face on seaming wickets.

Tim Southee

The evergreen veteran. While not express pace, he remains a wily and crafty bowler.

Contributes with the bat as well, adding value to the team.

Weakness: Bench Strength

New Zealand’s bench strength is comparatively poor, which could be a concern in the long run.

 

[sweep_shot]

Not sure about best but definitely a top class attack.

 

[RyanRyan10]

In terms of potential, Pakistan is light years ahead of others.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Agree with @sweep_shot. Difficult to call them best but they are top class for sure.

 

[kron]

In terms of potential, Pakistan is light years ahead of others.

In what? T20
Talking about tests.

 

[kron]

Not sure about best but definitely a top class attack.

In swing friendly conditions I just don't see any attack being superior to them at the moment. Swing friendly conditions I mean.

Not on flat wickets. They won't be good on flat tracks.
Even on bouncy tracks I feel they have high ceiling.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I don't think so. I think there are better pace attacks in the world. Even the NZ pace attack from a few years ago comprising of Boult, Southee, Wagner and Jamieson was better than this.

Wouldn't count Jamieson as a part of this current attack as he has not played a test since the start of the year.

 

[Devadwal]

Best - No but they have very good bowling attacks

 

[kron]

I don't think so. I think there are better pace attacks in the world. Even the NZ pace attack from a few years ago comprising of Boult, Southee, Wagner and Jamieson was better than this.

Wouldn't count Jamieson as a part of this current attack as he has not played a test since the start of the year.

Agreed. That attack was superior to current one

But I think Ben sears has added a new dimension to the team

Others are a lot slower but this guy is rapid and gets steep bounce

Will o Rourke is fairly fast too.

Not good on flat wickets but seaming tracks they can be unstoppable.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

not the best i would say but yeah they are consistent enough in red ball cricket.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

England mauled them today but still they have some decent pacers.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Seam attack. On docile tracks they will be exposed. Without movement their attack is ordinary as they don't have pace except the new guy.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Seam attack. On docile tracks they will be exposed. Without movement their attack is ordinary as they don't have pace except the new guy.

Yeah they always need favorable conditions to bowl otherwise they don’t get much support from their pacers and in terms of spin they’re already not good enough.

 

[kron]

England mauled them today but still they have some decent pacers.

4 catches dropped but yes. I agree. They are mostly good only on seaming tracks with movement.

 

[kron]

Seam attack. On docile tracks they will be exposed. Without movement their attack is ordinary as they don't have pace except the new guy.

Yea in swing friendly conditions on seaming tracks they are unstoppable. They are docile on flat wickets and even on hard bouncy tracks I think they get exposed in Australia and SA judging by the skillset. I overestimated their abilities.

 

[Human786]