As the Black Caps' Doug Bracewell mounted a campaign of annihilation at Bellerive Oval in Hobart, Masterton's Doug Bracewell rushed home early to watch cricket history being made.
He arrived home in time to catch the end of a top spell of pace bowling by his young nephew and namesake,
who captured six Australian wickets for 40 runs to clinch a surprise comeback win for the Black Caps.
Doug Bracewell snr, a sports co-ordinator and former first class cricketer, was over the moon with the win and "young Doug's" amazing contribution.
The Black Cap - son of former Wairarapa and New Zealand cricketer Brendon Bracewell - may have become the toast of the country after his star turn, but his uncle's response was simply: "He's a good kid.
"I've just spoken with his dad and he told him this morning: 'Dougie, two inspirational overs will change this game', and that's exactly what happened," Doug snr said.
