In the current world of T20 cricket, New Zealand is one of the strenuous sides to keep test cricket alive. The small island nation plays tests in a charismatic way which attracts many to watch the 5 days format. New Zealand constantly cracks to produce a result in the test and tries to make every game thrilling. And all credit for the above goes to their amazing bowlers. The White Fern bowlers prioritize test cricket above any format and hence they rock in the other format too. Precise test bowling in form of correct line, length, swing, and consistency guides them to success in the test format, Let’s take a gaze at the bowlers with the most test wickets for New Zealand.
Richard Hadlee
The greatest ever all-rounder New Zealand has ever produced, Richard Hadlee conquers the chart of most test wickets for New Zealand. From 1973 to 1990, Hadlee dismantled every great batting unit and bagged 431 wickets in 86 matches. His potent bowling helped him take 36 fifers and 9 10-wicket hauls.
Tim Southee
One of the best bowlers around the world, Tim Southee stands 2nd on the list of most test wickets for New Zealand. Southee made his test debut in 2008 and Blackcaps got their bowling spearhead for the next decade. In 104 outings in tests, Southee has scalped 385 wickets at an impressive average of 29.88 so far. The right-hand swing bowler assisted New Zealand to win the 2021 WTC final with 5 wickets against India.
Daniel Vettori
Dominating the game as the greatest Kiwi spinner, Daniel Vettori finds himself in the 3rd spot on the elite most test wickets for New Zealand tally. Regardless of growing up playing on the fast bowling decks of his country, Vettori bothered opponents with his classy left-arm spin and claimed 361 wickets in 112 games. His spin oodles aided him to finish his career with 20 fifers.
Trent Boult
It is inevitable to see Trent Boult’s name on this glorified list of most test wickets for New Zealand for his sensational left-arm seam bowling with 317 scalps in 78 matches. The veteran’s ability to swing the ball both ways and trouble the batters at the death kept his bowling average to a healthy 27.49. Boult’s career-best bowling has been 6 for 30 against Sri Lanka in 2018.
Top Bowlers With Most Wickets In Test For New Zealand
| Player | Matches | Innings | Wickets | AVG | SR | Best | 5-Wickets | 10-Wickets |
| R Hadlee | 86 | 150 | 431 | 22.29 | 50.8 | 9/52 | 36 | 09 |
| T Southee | 104 | 197 | 385 | 29.88 | 59.95 | 7/64 | 15 | 01 |
| D Vettori | 112 | 185 | 361 | 34.15 | 79.3 | 7/87 | 20 | 03 |
| T Boult | 78 | 149 | 317 | 27.49 | 54.9 | 6/30 | 10 | 01 |
| N Wagner | 64 | 122 | 260 | 27.57 | 52.78 | 7/39 | 09 | – |
| C Martin | 71 | 126 | 233 | 33.81 | 60.1 | 6/26 | 10 | 01 |
| C Cairns | 62 | 104 | 218 | 29.40 | 53.6 | 7/27 | 13 | 01 |
| D Morrison | 48 | 76 | 160 | 34.68 | 62.9 | 7/98 | 10 | 01 |
| B Cairns | 43 | 72 | 130 | 32.92 | 81.7 | 7/74 | 06 | 01 |
| E Chatfield | 43 | 73 | 123 | 32.17 | 84.2 | 6/73 | 03 | 01 |
Richard Hadlee grabbed the most test wickets for New Zealand (431).
Tim Southee has taken the most wickets for New Zealand in all formats, 770 wickets in 391 matches.
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