Top 5 ODI finishers from New Zealand

Elliot McMillan Cairns
The likes of Grant Elliot, Craig McMillan and Chris Cairns were high-impact batsmen

#2 Craig McMillan

Craig McMillan
Craig McMillan had the intrinsic ability to clear the boundary with utmost ease

Capable of clearing the longest of boundaries with consummate ease, Craig McMillan was an integral part of New Zealand's lineup during his heydays. In a career spanning between 1997 and 2007, he predominantly manned the lower middle-order. In addition to his hitting prowess, the utility player also doubled up as a part-time seam option. He was among the rare all-round Kiwi cricketers who blossomed in both Tests and ODIs.

McMillan came in after the fall of the third or fourth wicket in 107 ODI innings. He amassed 2808 runs at an average of 30.85 and strike-rate of 78.17 with 20 fifty-plus scores. The explosive right-hander converted two of those into three-figure knocks.

In what can be construed as one of the more memorable triumphs in New Zealand's cricket history, he top-scored for his team in their famous 3-0 series victory at home against Australia in 2007. McMillan's 96-ball 117, laced with 13 fours and five sixes, enabled the Black Caps to chase a gargantuan target of 347 in the thrilling encounter at Seddon Park.

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