Kane Richardson knows he's not part of Australia's first-choice bowling attack.
But the young paceman hopes his five-wicket haul against India in Wednesday's one-day international is the start of an upward trajectory.
Richardson helped trigger a spectacular Indian batting collapse at Manuka Oval to give Australia a 25-run win and 4-0 series lead.
The visitors had looked set to reel in Australia's target of 349 if it wasn't for his removal of superstar Virat Kholi on 106.
His career-best 5-68 earned him man-of-the-match honours in just his 11th ODI in the green and gold.
"It's nice to take wickets and contribute to a win, I'm really happy with that, but if I look back I've still got a lot to learn," he said.
"This is my 11th game and I hadn't really contributed until (Wednesday night).
"Quality bowlers don't give away the four balls that I've been doing lately."
The 24-year-old admitted it was a daunting task replacing someone as experienced as Mitchell Starc, in conditions that not favourable to bowlers.
But he saw it as an opportunity, and credited fellow pacer John Hastings for provided some momentum after dismissing Shikhar Dhawan on 126 and skipper MS Dhoni for a duck in the 38th over.
"I can't talk highly enough of the way he's going," said Richardson.
"He was stiff to miss out on the squad in the first game, but to come in the way he has and really lead the attack, it's a young attack, 2-50 of that ground, he's a match winner.
"He's not the quickest bloke around, but he's got a big heart and he just finds a way to get the job done."
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