Mount Maunganui, Dec. 22 -- New Zealand speedster Jacob Duffy scripts history as the fast bowler broke the record previously held by Kiwi great Richard Hadlee for the most wickets (79) in a calendar year, courtesy of his five-wicket haul in the third Test against West Indies on Monday.

Duffy shattered Hadlee's 40-year record, grabbing his 81st scalp of the year. Duffy has taken 81 wickets in 36 matches at an incredible average of 17.11 this year, while Hadlee took 80 wickets in just 23 games.

The Black Caps wrapped up the triumph midway through the final day's play at Bay Oval, with right-arm quick Duffy delivering an outstanding bowling display to complete the victory and ensure he collected the Player of the Series award.

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