- The historic explosion of Gurnoor Brar
- Breaking Zaheer Khan's record of 23 years ago
- Gurnoor Brar created history by taking 4 wickets
Gurnoor Brar: The second ODI between India and New Zealand was played at Wellington on Saturday, November 7. In this match, young fast bowler Gurnoor Brar created history with his penetrating bowling. The Kiwi batsmen fell to their knees in front of Gurnoor's lethal bowling. Gurnoor took four wickets for just 30 runs in his 10-over spell.
With this impressive performance, Gurnoor holds the record for the second best performance by an Indian fast bowler on New Zealand soil. In this regard, he surpassed the likes of Mohammad Shami and Arshdeep Singh. He also broke Zaheer Khal's 23-year-old record.
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Gurnoor Brar created history by taking 4 wickets in New Zealand
Gurnur Brar put pressure on the New Zealand batsmen right from the start of the match. His first five overs were excellent, he took two wickets for just six runs. He broke the back of the Kiwis by dismissing Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips in his fifth over. Gurnur then dismissed Kiwi captain Mitchell Santner and Nathan Smith. Gurnoor played an important role in wrapping up New Zealand's innings by taking 4 wickets in 10 overs.
With this, Gurnoor has become the second Indian fast bowler to have the best performance in ODI cricket in New Zealand. He outplayed bowlers like Mohammad Shami and Arshdeep Singh. Former Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath tops the list. Javagal recorded 23/4 against New Zealand in 2003.
Best ODI performance by an Indian fast bowler in New Zealand
- Javagal Srinath – 4/23 Auckland 2003
- Gurnoor Brar – 4/30 Wellington 2026
- Javagal Srinath – 4/52 Napier 1995
- Mohammad Shami – 4/55 Napier 2014
- Arshdeep Singh – 4/70 Auckland 2026
Breaking Zaheer Khan's record of 23 years ago
Gurnoor Brar also set a new record for the best ODI performance by an Indian fast bowler in Wellington, New Zealand. Besides, he broke the 23-year-old record held by legendary Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan. Zaheer took 3 wickets for 30 runs against New Zealand in Wellington in 2003. But now Gurnoor has overtaken him with 4 wickets in Wellington. Gurnoor has reached the third position in the list of best performances by Indian bowlers on New Zealand soil. Now, only Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath are ahead of him.
Best ODI performance by Indian bowlers in New Zealand
- Anil Kumble – 5/33 – Wellington, 1994
- Javagal Srinath – 4/23 – Auckland, 2002
- Gurnoor Brar -4/30 – Wellington, 2026
- Kuldeep Yadav – 4/39 – Napier, 2019
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