Top 7 cricketers of the week – November 21st to 27th

#6 Tim Southee (New Zealand) – 6/80 against Pakistan

Southee’s swing was just too much to handle for Pakistan

Batting first after losing the toss, New Zealand were wrapped up for just 271 on Day 1 of the second Test at Hamilton. Pakistan, though, were tormented by New Zealand’s premier fast bowler, Tim Southee, who picked up figures of 6-80 in 21 overs. Three of those wickets were top-order wickets.

Southee, supported well by Neil Wagner, ensured New Zealand got a lead of 55 runs after which, Ross Taylor, with a century, stretched it to 368. Pakistan have a tough Final day to survive at the time of writing this article. New Zealand have already won the first Test by 8 wickets.