NZ's Jacob Duffy claims fifers in successive Tests: Key stats
What's the story
Pacer Jacob Duffy's stellar performance with the ball helped New Zealand secure a nine-wicket victory over West Indies in the second Test at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. The right-arm seamer took five wickets for just 38 runs, bowling out the visitors for a mere 128 in their second innings. Notably, the fast bowler claimed a five-wicket haul in the series opener as well. Here are the key stats.
Match details
Duffy's impact on West Indies's 2nd innings
Duffy was the architect of West Indies's second-innings downfall as nightwatchman Anderson Phillip (0) was his first victim. The pacer continued his wicket-taking spree by dismissing all-rounders Roston Chase (25) and Justin Greaves (2). He then drew Tevin Imlach (5) into a loose drive away from his body for an edge to second slip. Duffy completed his five-for by going short to number 11 Ojay Shields (9). WI hence got folded for 128.
Chase strategy
New Zealand's response to the target
Chasing a paltry 56 for victory, New Zealand lost their captain Tom Latham as the only casualty in their run chase. Devon Conway (28*) and Kane Williamson (16*) ensured their team crossed the line comfortably. Earlier in the game, the visitors were folded for 241 batting first thanks to Blair Tickner's four-fer. Devon Conway (60) and Mitchell Hay (61) both scored half-centuries, helping NZ post 278/9d in response.
Stats
Second Test fifer for Duffy
Duffy was the pick of the NZ bowlers in the third innings - claiming 5/38 from 17.2 overs. This was his second Test fifer, as his maiden one came in the series opener. The pacer has raced to 16 wickets from three Tests at an average of 17.43, as per ESPNcricinfo. Overall, Duffy took his 15th fifer in First-Class cricket. He now has 334 wickets from 111 red-ball games at an average of 32.05 (4W: 12).
Rae
Twin three-fers for Michael Rae on debut
Pacer Michael Rae, another NZ youngster on debut, also made a mark in the game. He claimed three-wicket hauls in both his outings to finish with 3/66 and 3/45. Across 70 FC matches, Rae has raced to 214 wickets at an average of 32.50 (4W: 8, 5W: 3).