Nov.18 (CRICKETNMORE) - Debutant Colin de Grandomme took 6/41 against Pakistan and registered the best test bowling by a New Zealander in his first match. His stunning debut helped New Zealand roll Pakistan for 133 in 55.5 overs on day two at Christchurch's Hagley Oval. Present below is the best bowling figures by Kiwi bowlers on debut:

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Best test bowling by a New Zealand bowler on debut:

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6-41  Colin de Grandomme v Pakistan at Christchurch 2016

6-155 Alex Moir v England  at Christchurch 1951

6-168 Fen Cresswell v England at London 1949

5-55  Tim Southee v England  at Napier   2008

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5-82  Paul Wiseman v Sri Lanka at Colombo 1998

5-85  Doug Bracewell v Zimbabwe at Bulawayo 2011

5-86  Bruce Taylor v India at Kolkata 1965

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5-136 Mark Gillespie v South Africa at Centurion 2007

Saurabh Sharma

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