One of the best bowlers in the world is Tim Southee. On his own, he helped New Zealand win numerous games. Whereas, he now serves as the captain of New Zealand’s test team. Under his captaincy, New Zealand is currently playing a two-match test series against England.
Though Tim achieved a significant record with a wicket against England in the first innings of the second test. Tim has now taken 700 wickets in international cricket with this wicket. He has now taken 700 total wickets, making him the first New Zealander to ever do so. No other New Zealand bowler has previously accomplished this feat.
Tim Southee is the first player to take 700 wickets across all formats for New Zealand š #NZvENG pic.twitter.com/2Y7ZVFJBZ5
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) February 24, 2023
Southee excels in quick bowling, and particularly is a specialist of the inswinger. He is capable of bowling aggressively and can also perform up to the expectations in under pressure situations. In terms of most wicket takers, Daniel Vettori is only behind Southee with 696. Notable New Zealand bowlers with a high number of wickets in international cricket include:-
1. Richard Hadlee – 589 wickets
2. Trent Boult – 578 wickets
3. Chris Cairns – 419 wickets
4. Kyle Mills – 327 wickets
Speaking about the ongoing test series between England and New Zealand, England won the first game and is now leading the two-game series by a score of 1-0.
And now in the second ongoing test also England is having a strong hold in the match as England made 435 runs in their first innings with the help of Joe Root and Harry Brook’s magnificent innings. Whereas, New Zealand lost their 7 wickets on just a score of 138 runs as James Anderson from England’s side bowled magnificently well.
