It wasn't quite how Sir Richard Hadlee wanted it scripted, but Chris Harris knocked the bowling maestro off the top of the table for most wickets taken by a New Zealand bowler in One-Day Internationals at Napier today.

Hadlee, now New Zealand's cricket selection chairman, told Harris yesterday that it would be appropriate if Harris took a caught and bowled to complete the task. That has been one of the most effective methods of Harris' 159 dismissals.

However, Harris bowling only the third ball of his first over today in Napier in the second National Bank series match with Pakistan, claimed the wicket of Shahid Afridi, caught at backward point by long-standing Canterbury team-mate Nathan Astle.

Harris made his debut for New Zealand in 1990/91, a year after he toured England in a highly-successful national Youth side which included Chris Cairns, Mark Richardson, Adam Parore, Blair Pocock, Llorne Howell and Matthew Hart, all of whom have also played international cricket.

His first tour was to Australia and he shot to international prominence during the 1992 World Cup when not only his bowling, but also his outstanding fielding, played a big part in New Zealand's tournament success.

Making the performance all the more memorable was the fact it was achieved during a New Zealand win as the side went on to record a six-wicket victory.

And in finishing with figures of 10 overs two maidens 12 runs and one wicket, New Zealand's best bowling in ODIs against Pakistan and the fourth-best economy figures in all New Zealand's ODIs.

And for once Harris wasn't required to go out to bat to try and keep the side in a match.

The side also didn't miss the batting talents of Jacob Oram who injured his ankle before the game. He is being treated for it and there is no word on whether he will be available for consideration for the next game in Wellington on Thursday.

As a result Auckland all-rounder Andre Adams has been called into the side as cover for Oram.

Selection chairman Sir Richard Hadlee said: "We're not sure of the time it will take for Jacob to be fit to play ... he may be ready in time for the third One-Day International at the WestpacTrust Stadium on Thursday, or he might not be ready until Sunday's ODI at Jade Stadium.

"Andre was the leading wicket-taker in last year's Shell Cup competition and he has shown pleasing form this year, particularly his explosive 90 for the North Island Selection in New Plymouth last month.

"He gives us strength in the batting as well as offering Stephen Fleming some variety in the pace attack, especially in the first 15 overs and at the death.

"He is another of those targeted players we have been keeping our eye on and should he be called on to play, we're sure he has the ability to perform well at the highest level," he said.

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