In the thrilling 2nd ODI between India and New Zealand at the Saurashtra Cricket Ground, fans flocked in droves to catch a glimpse of stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. But it was a fresh face, 24-year-old Kris Clarke, who stole the spotlight with his impressive bowling performance. Both Kohli and Sharma have been in great form lately, making the match even more exciting. In the first ODI, the Men in Blue's batters really took charge, leaving the Kiwi bowlers, apart from Kyle Jamieson, scratching their heads. If it weren't for the scoreboard, the Blackcaps would have struggled to keep up. However, for the 2nd ODI, Michael Bracewell's team decided to shake things up a bit. One player who kept his spot was Kristian Clarke. Although he had a tough outing in the first ODI, conceding 73 runs in his 10 overs, he made a remarkable comeback in the 2nd ODI, claiming three crucial wickets. Clarke made headlines by dismissing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer, all key players for India. His first breakthrough came when Rohit mistimed an inside-out shot, leading to his dismissal. Next, Clarke sent Kohli packing, with the stumps flying in dramatic fashion. To top it off, he also took down the dangerous Shreyas Iyer. Fans are buzzing with curiosity about this right-arm seamer, and this article will dive deeper into his story. Also Read | 123 runs in List A game! Shreyas Iyer's best friend bags unwanted record in VHT 2025-26 Who Is Kris Clarke? New Zealand’s 24-Year-Old Rising Star For those who might not know, Clarke is a fresh face in international cricket. At just 24 years old, he made his debut in the first ODI at the Vadodara Cricket Stadium. He first caught the spotlight during the 2020 Under-19 ODI World Cup. Clarke was part of that same tournament where Indian talents like Dhruv Jurel, Tilak Varma, and Yashasvi Jaiswal shone. He made a name for himself by taking four wickets in the quarter-final against the West Indies, which really put him on the map. His outstanding performance was crucial in helping New Zealand secure a spot in the semi-finals, where he ended up with an impressive tally of seven wickets across four matches. Before donning the New Zealand jersey, Clarke had already played 28 first-class matches, 35 List A games, and 22 T20s for Northern Districts. Right now, Clarke is focused solely on ODIs. But this young talent is eager for chances in all formats. At just 24, he hasn't secured a spot in New Zealand's T20 World Cup 2026 squad yet, but we can expect to see him make his T20I debut later this year. Additionally, Clarke's performances could catch the attention of IPL scouts. The auction may be over, but he could still emerge as a strong contender for a replacement spot.