New Zealand has produced some of the most accomplished and successful fast bowlers in the history of cricket. Below are the top 5 best New Zealand fast bowlers of all time based on their performance, statistics and impact on the game.

1. Sir Richard Hadlee (1973-1990)


Sir Richard Hadlee is one of the greats to come out of New Zealand. He was a fast bowler and was considered by many to be the best New Zealand fast bowler of all time. Hadlee took 431 wickets in 86 test matches, the most by a New Zealand bowler in test cricket. His accuracy, speed and swing ability of the ball made him special.

2. Shane Bond (2001-2009)


Shane Bond is considered one of the fastest bowlers in New Zealand history, regularly reaching speeds of over 145 km/h. Unfortunately, his career was ended by injuries, during which he took 87 wickets in 18 test matches. His impact on the game was huge and he remains one of the most feared fast bowlers in New Zealand history.

3. Chris Cairns (1989-2004)


Chris Cairns is one of the most successful all-rounders in New Zealand history. He took 218 wickets in 62 test matches and was a mainstay of the New Zealand team in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was a fast bowler with accuracy and the ability to take wickets on any surface.

4. Tim Southee (2008-present)


Tim Southee is one of the most experienced and successful fast bowlers in the history of New Zealand cricket. He has taken 302 wickets in 74 test matches and has been a key player in the New Zealand team for over a decade. He is one of those bowlers who can swing the ball in any situation and take important wickets.

5. Lockie Ferguson (2016-present)


Lockie Ferguson is one of the fastest bowlers in New Zealand history, able to regularly reach speeds of over 150km/h. In just 13 Test matches, Ferguson has already taken 49 wickets and is quickly becoming one of the most exciting and feared fast bowlers in the world.

These 5 fast bowlers have contributed greatly to New Zealand