West Indies all rounder Andre Russell is having a dream phase in life. After destroying bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Season 12, the West Indies talisman hurried up the Pakistani batsmen in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 on Friday during Pakistan vs West Indies match. The West Indies "pacer", and he insists on being called that, kept bowling one bouncer after the other that had the Pakistan batsmen jumping and hopping. WI beat PAK by 7 wickets | Pakistan vs West Indies Highlights And Cricket Score 2nd ODI Match.

Russell's spell was short and devastating, to say the least. He bowled only three overs , gave just three runs and picked up two top order wickets to put doubt in the mind of the Pakistani batsmen. Even Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed could not resist himself from crediting Russell for "pushing Pakistan on the back-foot." West Indies Exploit Pakistan's Short-Ball Woes to the Hilt as Pakistan Bowled Out For 105 in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, PAK vs WI Match.

However, known as a prankster of sorts, Russell replied to a question about his bowling speed with characteristic swagger and said "I always bowl fast". The reply took the reporter by surprise.

Watch Russell Talking About His Bowling in the Video Below

The West Indies team and Russell are on a roll. After hitting 421 in the warm-up game against New Zealand, the Windies dominated Pakistan in their opening match in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Shoaib Akhtar Calls Sarfaraz Ahmed 'Fat' and 'Most Unfit Captain Ever' After Pakistan's Loss to West Indies in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Watch Video.

The West Indies pacer bowled out Pakistan for 105 and won the match by 7 wickets and with 218 balls remaining.  The West Indies looks a dangerous team and have got fans and experts talking courtesy their performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 so far.

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