NZ vs ENG: Neil Wagner Joins Elite Club of Test Cricket Legends With Latest Milestone

Neil Wagner has been an instrumental part of New Zealand’s success in Test cricket over the last decade, with his lethal fast bowling and ability to take wickets consistently setting him apart as one of the team’s top performers.

Once again showcasing his exceptional skills, the left-armer claimed four key wickets of Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Foakes, and Jack Leach in the first innings against England and achieved a significant feat.

With the dismissal of Ben Foakes, Neil Wagner reached the impressive milestone of 250 wickets in Test cricket. He achieved this milestone in only 61 matches, an impressive feat that puts him in the company of just four other New Zealanders.

Most Wickets for New Zealand in Test Cricket:

1. Sir Richard Hadlee: 431
2. Daniel Vettori: 361
3. Tim Southee: 355
4. Trent Boult: 317
5. Neil Wagner: 251

Moreover, Wagner is in second place on the list of fastest players to reach this landmark, with Sir Richard Hadlee being the only one to have accomplished the feat in fewer games (53 in total).

Even though Wagner had an impressive four-wicket haul, England managed to post 325 runs on the board before declaring, asking New Zealand to come in to bat for the remaining 18 overs of the day, which saw them losing three wickets for just 37 runs.