Tim Southee leapfrogs Daniel Vettori to etch his name in New Zealand's history

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New Zealand and Sri Lanka are playing a two-match Test series which started from Thursday (March 9).

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Sri Lanka posted 305/6 on Day 1 of the first Test against New Zealand.

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New Zealand skipper Tim Southee bowled a brilliant spell of 3/44 to etch his name in New Zealand's Test history as he became the second highest wicket taker for his team in Tests.

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Let's have a look at the list of New Zealand's star bowlers who have picked most Test wickets.

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New Zealand's bowling great Sir Richard Hadlee snared 431 Test wickets in his illustrious career.

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Current New Zealand skipper Tim Southee has taken 362 Test wickets so far.

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Former New Zealand's star spinner Daniel Vettori picked 361 Test wickets in his career

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New Zealand's star speedster Trent Boult has so far bagged 317 Test wickets.

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New Zealand's star pacer Neil Wagner has snared 258 Test wickets so far.

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