Most ODI Wickets For New Zealand

New Zealand is a small island country that plays cricket with a pinch of class, technique, and dignity. Kiwis started playing ODI cricket in the year of 1973 against Pakistan in Christchurch. So far, they have played 789 ODIs with 364 wins in the format. The perfect bowling conditions of New Zealand have produced many great fast bowlers who frequently win matches with their flawless bowling. Let’s check out Most ODI Wickets For New Zealand here –

Daniel Vettori 

Former Kiwi all-rounder Daniel Vettori conquers the list of the most ODI wickets for New Zealand with 297 wickets in 291 matches. It’s unimaginable that a spinner tops the list but bowling wicket to wicket with a bit of turn was his recipe for success. With the bat too, Vettori amassed 2253 runs in this format.

Kyle Mills 

The 2nd position on the list features former fast bowler, Kyle Mills. Mills had 170 ODIs between 2001 to 2015 and grabbed 240 wickets at a decent average of 27.02. The ability to swing the ball both ways assisted Mills in thriving and contributing to his team. 

Tim Southee

Veteran swing bowler Tim Southee gets 3rd position on the chart of taking the most ODI wickets for New Zealand. Southee recently claimed 200 wickets in the popular format and took it to 221 in 161 matches. The right-arm pacer has all the prowess to be the highest wicket-taker for New Zealand with his precise line length and variations. 

Trent Boult

The best left-arm seamer New Zealand has ever produced, Trent Boult has provided the Kiwis with early breakthroughs in white-ball cricket since his debut in 2012. Swinging the ball both ways, off-cutters, and bowling deadly yorkers and bouncers, Boult is a wholesome package in himself. At a stunning average of 24.38, the ace bowler has grabbed 211 wickets, including 6 fifers, the highest by any Kiwi in ODIs. Further, the Tauranga boy has stolen the limelight in the ODI World Cup too, taking 52 scalps in 29 matches which makes him the highest Blackcaps wicket-taker in the World Cup.

Chris Harris

Chris Harris is one of the greatest New Zealand all-rounders to play the game, claiming the 5th spot in terms of taking the most ODI wickets for New Zealand. In 250 matches, Harris scalped 203 wickets and accumulated 4379 runs. 5 for 42 against Pakistan was his best bowling figure in One Day Internationals. 

Player	Matches	Innings	Wickets	Average	Strike Rate	Best	5-Fors	4-Fors
D Vettori	291	273	297	31.96	46.5	5/7	02	04
K Mills	170	169	240	27.02	34.2	5/25	01	08
T Southee	161	159	221	33.70	36.53	7/33	03	05
T Boult	114	113	211	24.38	29.28	7/34	06	10
C Harris	250	232	203	37.50	52.5	5/42	01	02
C Cairns	214	185	200	32.78	40.6	5/42	01	03
J Oram	160	154	173	29.17	39.94	5/26	02	03
Sir R Hadlee	115	112	158	21.56	39.12	5/25	05	01
S Bond	82	80	147	20.88	29.21	6/19	04	07
M Henry	82	80	141	26.39	30.33	5/30	10	2
E Chatfield	114	112	140	25.84	43.32	5/34	01	03