Top 5 wicket-takers in Tests between New Zealand and West Indies

#1 Sir Richard Hadlee - 51 wickets

Hadlee's impeccable control made him a difficult proposition for opposition batsmen

Unarguably, Sir Richard Hadlee is New Zealand's greatest cricketer of all-time and one of the country's evergreen sporting heroes. The all-rounder's indelible legacy can be gleaned from the fact that he was the only active cricketer to be knighted for his exploits on the field. As evidenced by his spectacular record against the intimidating West Indies batting lineup of the 1980s, he lifted his game to compete strongly against the very best of his time.

Extra Cover: Top 5 bowling performances by Sir Richard Hadlee in Test cricket

From ten matches against West Indies, Hadlee picked up 51 wickets at an imposing average of 22.03 and eye-catching strike-rate of 49.1. His efforts included four five-wicket hauls as well as a ten-wicket match haul. He played a starring role in New Zealand's memorable 1-0 home series triumph over Clive Lloyd's troops in 1980. The metronome also helped the Kiwis secure a creditable 1-1 draw in the 1987 series.