Most wickets for New Zealand in men’s ODIs
New Zealand have been one of the best sides in ODI cricket for decades and have been showcasing consistent performances in this format. They whitewashed India 0-3 in early 2020 and also won the recent ODI series by 1-0 with two matches being called off due to rain.
Meanwhile, many bowlers including the likes of Shane Bond, Daryl Tuffey, Jacob Oram, etc. have made an everlasting impact on the Kiwis with their outstanding bowling performances over the years.
Without further ado, here’s a look at some of the best New Zealand bowlers with the most wickets in men’s ODIs.
5. Chris Cairns:
Chris Cairns was arguably the best all-rounder to have represented New Zealand at the highest level. Apart from his power-hitting skills, Cairns also provided breakthroughs with the ball regularly.
The veteran all-rounder has picked up 201 wickets from 215 ODIs averaging 32.8 at an economy of 4.84.
4. Tim Southee:
Veteran pacer Tim Southee also features on this elite list of leading wicket-takers for the BlackCaps in the 50-overs format courtesy of his brilliant performances so far.
The tall cricketer has registered 202 scalps to his name from 150 matches averaging 33.89 and an economy rate of 5.43.
3. Chris Harris:
Just like Chris Cairns, Chris Harris was also one of New Zealand’s valuable all-rounders during his heydays who could score vital runs in the middle-order and also contribute immensely with the ball in hand.
Harris occupies the third position in this category with 203 wickets to his tally from 250 appearances averaging 37.5 at an economy of 4.28.
2. Kyle Mills:
Kyle Mills was one of New Zealand’s consistent pacers who had the reputation of bowling game-changing spells in the early and mid-2000s, especially in One Day Internationals. He also worked in tandem with the likes of the then-pace spearhead Shane Bond.
Mills takes the second spot on this list having registered 240 scalps to his name in One Day cricket from 170 outings averaging 27.02 and an economy rate of 4.72.
- Daniel Vettori:
The best all-rounder to have played cricket at the international level Daniel Vettori occupies the ‘Numero Uno’ position on this list. Not only did he bamboozle the world-class batters with his left-arm spin but also contributed significantly as a lower middle-order batter.
In his illustrious 50-over career, Vettori succeeded in registering 305 scalps to his name from 295 matches averaging 31.71 at an economy rate of 4.12.
