IND vs NZ 4th ODI: Pacer who took 5 wickets in 5 balls added to New Zealand squad

Brett Randell (Image credit: New Zealand Cricket) NEW DELHI: New Zealand have added record fast bowler Brett Randell to their squad for the remaining two ODIs against India. Randell made history earlier this year by becoming the first bowler in the 254-year history of first-class cricket to take five wickets in five balls.The 31-year-old was included in the squad for the fourth and fifth ODIs against India. He is also in line for an international debut in the fourth game, which is played on Friday.India lead the five-match series 2-0 after winning the first two matches. The third ODI in Hamilton was abandoned due to rain.Randell has played 145 professional games, including five for New Zealand A. He recently returned from a stint with England’s Derbyshire in the County Championship.New Zealand Cricket has also added all-rounder Josh Clarkson to the squad for the fifth and final ODI on Sunday.

Randell’s record five wickets in five balls

Randell created history when he played for Central Stags against Northern Districts in the New Zealand Plunket Shield this March. The 31-year-old took five wickets in five consecutive balls on the second day of the match, becoming the first bowler in the 254-year history of first-class cricket to do so.While Randell was the first to do so in first-class cricket, five wickets in five balls had been achieved earlier in other formats.Ireland’s Curtis Campher became the first male player to take five wickets in five balls in a professional match during a domestic T20 match in July 2025.Zimbabwean all-rounder Kelis Ndhlovu also achieved success in the domestic U-19 T20 in 2024.

New Zealand coach backs Randell

New Zealand head coach Rob Walter congratulated Randell on his first international call-up and praised his consistent performances in domestic cricket.“It’s always a special time when a player gets his first international call-up,” Walter said.“We’re very pleased for Brett, he’s been a consistent performer in domestic cricket for a while now and he’s deserved this opportunity. There’s been a few moves during the series so we’re lucky to be able to bring in Brett and Josh,” he said.

Changes to the New Zealand coaching staff

New Zealand Cricket has also made changes to its coaching staff as the team begins preparations for the Test series against India starting on November 19.Northern Districts coach Mitch Renwick and strength and conditioning coach Corey Mileys join head coach Walter and Martin Guptill for the ODI series.Regular bowling coach Jacob Oram, batting coach Luke Ronchi and strength and conditioning coach Chris Donaldson left the ODI squad and moved to Wellington to prepare for the Test series.

Updated New Zealand ODI squads

Fourth ODI: Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (WK), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert (WK), Will Young.Fifth ODI: Mitchell Santner (C), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Jacob Duffy, Matt Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay (WK), Nick Kelly, Brett Randell, Tim Seifert (WK), Blair Tickner, Will Young.