Tim Southee Scripts History, Becomes First Bowler to Take 150 T20I Wickets

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First to 150 T20I Wickets

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Four-fer for Southee

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Southee Takes Big Wickets vs PAK

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Only Kiwi Bowler with 2 Fifers

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Big Moments from SOuthee

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2nd Highest Wicket-Taker in T20IS

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3rd Highest Wicket-Taker in T20IS

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4th Highest Wicket-Taker in T20IS

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