Top 3 bowling performances of Simon Doull in Tests

Simon Blair Doull, born August 6, 1969, was a talented New Zealand pacer who perfected the ability to push the ball both ways. Despite lacking express pace, Doull was a diligent and efficient fast bowler for the Kiwis in the 1990s. Doull joined the New Zealand squad for their 1992 tour to Zimbabwe but did not make an immediate impression. 

Unfortunately for Doull, injuries were a major factor in his career. As a fast bowler, he experienced what many of them fear: stress fractures in his back. He had a troublesome hamstring, which frequently impeded his progress and left him frustrated. Simon Doull featured in 32 test matches for New Zealand. In 32 matches he picked 98 wickets.

9/114 Vs India – 1998

During the New Zealand tour of India in the 2nd second test in Wellington. India won the toss and elected to bat first. Batting first India managed to score 208 runs but Simon Doull took seven wickets and gave away 65 runs in the first innings. In the second innings of the match, he picked up 2 wickets. Due to his bowling performance, he was awarded with Man of the Match.

8/85 Vs Pakistan – 1996

During the New Zealand tour of Pakistan in the 1st Test match in Lahore. New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first. New Zealand posted a total of 155 runs and in return, Pakistan scored 191 as Simon Doull picked five wickets and gave 46 runs in the first innings. During the second innings, he picked up three wickets. In total, he picked eight wickets and gave 85 runs his bowling performance won give the Man of the Match award in 1st test match.

8/85 Vs Zimbabwe – 1998

During the Zimbabwe tour of New Zealand in the 2nd Test match in Auckland, New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first. Batting first Zimbabwe scored 170 runs as Simon Doull picked four wickets and gave away 35 runs while in the second innings, he again picked four wickets and gave 54 runs. However, New Zealand won the match by 13 runs and by innings.