Bowlers with the most ODI five-wicket hauls for New Zealand
What's the story
New Zealand has thrashed India in the 4th ODI of the 5-match series by a massive 244 runs at Mount Maunganui. The defeat came as a major blow to India, who were folded for 89 runs after New Zealand's 333 in 50 overs. Will Young's outstanding century (125 off 108 balls) and Matt Henry's brilliant bowling performance (6/27) were instrumental in New Zealand's resounding win. Notably, Henry collected his fourth five-wicket haul for the Kiwis in ODIs. We decode New Zealand bowlers with the most ODI five-wicket hauls.
Boult and Hadlee
Trent Boult (6) and Richard Hadlee (5) lead the way
Trent Boult holds the record for the most five-wicket hauls in ODIs for New Zealand.
He owns six five-wicket hauls with the best of 7/34.
Boult represented New Zealand in a total of 114 ODIs. He claimed 213 wickets at an average of 24.38 (ER: 4.99).
Meanwhile, Richard Hadlee claimed five five-wicket hauls for the Kiwis and is 2nd on this list.
He played 115 ODIs and managed 158 wickets at 21.56.
Henry
Matt Henry (4)
Henry was the chief destroyer, picking up six wickets for just 27 runs in his spell versus India.
He dismissed India's top three batsmen - Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer - in quick succession, leaving India reeling at the start of their innings.
Henry claimed his maiden six-fer in the format, which has powered him to 178 wickets across 96 ODIs at 24.29. This was his fourth five-wicket haul in ODIs as he also boasts 13 four-fers.
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Shane Bond (4)
Former New Zealand fast bowler, Shane Bond, claimed four five-wicket hauls in his ODI career. Bond played 82 ODIs and claimed 147 wickets at 20.88. Besides his four five-wicket hauls, he also managed 7 four-fers.