Decoding Indian bowlers with five-wicket hauls versus NZ in ODIs
What's the story
India will face New Zealand in their final Group B match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy on March 2.
The last time these two teams clashed in an ODI, India dominated the Black Caps with a convincing 70-run victory.
Notably, only five bowlers have taken five-wicket hauls in IND-NZ ODIs.
Here's a look at the Indian bowlers who have achieved this rare feat.
#1
Mohammed Shami - Two five-wicket hauls
Mohammed Shami has managed not one but two five-wicket hauls in ODIs against the Kiwis.
Meanwhile, he boasts 37 scalps across 14 innings at 19.32. He also owns an economy of 6.05, alongside one four-wicket haul.
Notably, Shami's best ODI figures of 7/57 have also come against New Zealand.
Overall, he has now raced past 200 ODI scalps (202) at 23.85.
#2
Kris Srikkanth - Two five-wicket hauls
Kris Srikkanth features on this list thanks to his two five-wicket hauls against New Zealand in ODIs.
Alongside his two fifers, Srikkanth also boasts 11 scalps at an average of 8.63. Meanwhile, across 15 matches and four innings, he boasts an economy rate of 4.28.
His best bowling performance against the Black Caps reads 5/27. According to ESPNcricinfo, Srikkanth retired with 25 ODI scalps.
#3
Amit Mishra - One five-wicket haul
The former Indian spinner makes the list on the back of his five-wicket haul against NZ in 2016.
Mishra also owns 15 scalps in five ODIs at an average of 14.33. Meanwhile, his best bowling figures against the Black Caps are worth 5/18.
His economy rate in these games reads 4.79.
Overall, Mishra retired with 64 ODI wickets at 23.60 across 36 ODIs.
#4
Manoj Prabhakar - One five-wicket haul
The former Indian bowling all-rounder makes the list on the back of his five-wicket haul he managed against NZ back in 1995.
He also boasts 20 scalps across 12 ODIs while averaging 22.70. His best bowling figure reads 5/33, alongside an economy of 4.54.
Notably, his 5/33 is one of the two fifers in his career. Overall, he retired with 157 scalps at 28.87.
#5
Anil Kumble - One five-wicket haul
The legendary Indian spinner rounds out the list of five bowlers with five-wicket hauls against NZ in ODIs.
Anil Kumble also managed to pick up 39 scalps (the most on this list) in 30 innings. He also owns an average of 27.84 and an economy of 4.11 with one five-wicket haul (5/33).
Meanwhile, the spinner retired with 337 scalps at 30.89 across 265 innings.