Nathan Smith records his career-best ODI returns: Key stats
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New Zealand pacer Nathan Smith bowled a superb spell against West Indies in the 2nd ODI at McLean Park, Napier. Smith took four wickets as the Windies racked up 247/9 across 34 overs in a rain-curtailed match. While Shai Hope scored an innings-defining century, Kyle Jamieson took three wickets. Notably, Smith recorded his career-best returns in ODI cricket. Here are the key stats.
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The pick of NZ's bowlers
Smith came into the attack after the first powerplay, striking in his first over itself. He dismissed Ackeem Auguste (22). In his third over, the Kiwi seamer knocked over Roston Chase (2). He returned to dismiss Justin Greaves and Matthew Ford to complete his four-fer. Smith was the pick of NZ's bowlers, taking four wickets for 42 runs in seven overs.
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Second four-fer for Smith
As mentioned, Smith recorded his career-best returns in ODI cricket. In 14 matches, the Kiwi pacer has registered his second four-wicket haul. He has raced to 18 wickets at an average of 32.50.