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15 Wickets taken by Amit Mishra in this series - the most by any bowler in a five-match ODI series against New Zealand. The previous best was 13 by Darren Gough in 2001-02 and Sunil Narine in 2012. Mishras tally is also the second-best by an India bowler in a five-match series. The best is also by him - 18 wickets in five games against Zimbabwe in 2013. Mishras performance in this series also won him his first Man-of-the-Series award.23.1 Overs in which New Zealand were bowled out. It was their shortest ODI innings when they have been bowled out. It was also the third-fewest overs bowled by India to dismiss their opponents, and their fewest at home. The total of 79 was New Zealands fifth-lowest in ODIs.0 Series wins for New Zealand in India. They have played five bilateral series against India here and have lost all five. This was the third series they lost by a 3-2 margin; they were whitewashed in the other two.16 Runs scored while New Zealand lost their last seven wickets. They went from 63 for 2 to 79 all out. Only once before had they lost their last seven wickets for fewer runs - 15, against Australia in Christchurch in 1989-90.0 Bowling figures for India against New Zealand better than Mishras 5 for 18. The previous best was Kris Srikkanths 5 for 27, also in Visakhapatnam, back in 1988-89. This is Mishras second five-wicket haul in ODIs and only Harbhajan Singh (three) has got more five-wicket hauls among India spinners.99.75 Virat Kohlis average in ODIs in Visakhapatnam - he has now scored 399 runs in four matches here. Before making 65 in this match, he had made 118, 117 and 99 in his first three ODIs here. He has more runs here than at any other venue in India.2003 The last time a New Zealand spinner had an economy rate of four or less in an ODI series while bowling 45 or more overs - Daniel Vettori in a tri-series in Sri Lanka in 2003. Mitchell Santner ended the series with an economy rate of 4.00 in this series, bowling 46 overs. 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General manager Jarmo Kekalainen told Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch on Friday that he wants to see Gaboriks contributions go beyond the scoresheet before considering a long-term deal for the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent. SAN FRANCISCO -- A thoughtful meeting in the Bay Area with the San Francisco brass and Mark Melancon didnt need much convincing. Not to mention he is already looking forward to talking nutrition and sport science with Hunter Pence, his former Houston teammate and yoga pal.I think we get a kick out of one another, Melancon said Tuesday, a day after reaching a $62 million, four-year contract with the Giants, the richest contract so far for a closer.San Francisco felt right to Melancon -- and the Giants needed him to stabilize the ninth inning.It was obvious that this organization knows how to win, and thats their top priority, Melancon said. Theyre set up with the Gold Glovers up the middle, Buster Posey, (Brandon) Crawford, (Joe) Panik. Being a groundball guy, thats a huge priority. Just the character, being on the other side, you could tell how much character there is in that other clubhouse, so be able to join it and join a group of guys that are veterans in winning, it was the total package in my opinion.He also gets to finish games following ace starters such as 2014 World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner, Johnny Cueto and Jeff Samardzija. With a better bullpen this year, the Giants might have added another even-numbered year championship following titles in 2010, 12 and 14.San Francisco blew 32 saves, including nine in September. Five relievers combined to squander Game 4 of the NL Division Series against the eventual champion Cubs, who scored four runs in the ninth inning to win 6-5.The Giants were willing to keep their payroll above the luxury-tax threshold for a third straight year to land Melancon. After paying $1.3 million for 2015 and about $3 million more for this year, their 2017 tax payroll already projects to $196 million, with plenty of moves left to make.One of the prices of ggetting Mark was paying the tax, as well, said CEO Larry Baer, who will have an overall payroll of more than $200 million for the first time.dddddddddddd. That was a pretty easy decision because of the value we believe Mark brings to the Giants.Melancon has saved at least 30 games in each of the past three seasons, recording a majors-best 51 in 2015. He went 47 for 51 in save opportunities in 75 relief appearances last season with Pittsburgh and Washington, tied for second-most saves with Baltimores Zach Britton and the Los Angeles Dodgers Kenley Jansen.The man gets big outs! Clint Hurdle, Melancons former manager with the Pirates, wrote in an email.Melancons three young children -- Brooklyn, 5; Jack, 2 +; and 1-year-old Ella -- are already learning about the iconic, bright orange Golden Gate Bridge and their soon-to-be new home. For Melancon, having some job security for four years means so much for his family to feel settled in a city and community.I saw the reason that they are such a good organization and why they want to win so much and the effort they will put in to winning, Melancon said. Im a huge proponentHe was traded from Pittsburgh to Washington midway through last season.A true professional in all aspects of the game and a class act off the field, Hurdle said. Always hunting for an edge or a way to improve his craft.Also Tuesday, general manager Bobby Evans said the Giants were finalizing a minor league deal with right-hander Bryan Morris that includes an invitation to big league spring training. Morris was 0-0 with a 3.06 ERA in 24 appearances for the Marlins in 2016 over 17 2/3 innings.---AP Baseball Writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report. ' ' '