PAK vs NZ: Tim Southee​ Becomes Leading Wicket-Taker For New Zealand In International Cricket

After facing defeat in the series opener, New Zealand defeated Pakistan in back-to-back ODIs, latest in Karachi, Friday, by two wickets to seal the three-match ODI series 2-1. Pic: Getty Images

After facing defeat in the series opener, New Zealand defeated Pakistan in back-to-back ODIs, latest in Karachi, Friday, by two wickets to seal the three-match ODI series 2-1. Pic: Getty Images

Senior Kiwi pacer Tim Southee (3/56) was the pick of New Zealand bowlers in PAK vs NZ 3rd ODI. He picked wickets of Agha Salman (45), Mohammed Nawaz (8) and Usama Mir (6). Pic: Getty Images

By the virtue of his clinical spell, Tim Southee leapfrogged legendary all-rounder Daniel Vettori (696 international wickets) to become the leading wicket-taker in international cricket for New Zealand. Pic: Getty Images

Tim Southee has now picked 697 wickets in 351 international matches with best bowling figures of 7/33. He has picked 353 wickets in 90 Tests, 210 wickets in 154 ODIs and 134 T20I wickets in 107 matches. Pic: Getty Images

Overall, Tim Southee is the 15th-highest wicket-taker in international cricket. Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralidaran (1,347 wickets) tops the elite list. Pic: Getty Images

Notably, New Zealand 2-1 series win over Pakistan is their first series win in Pakistan since 1969 and the first-ever white ball series win in Pakistan. Pic: Getty Images