IND vs NZ: Head-to-head records in test cricket

The IND vs NZ three-match test series will start on October 16 in Bengaluru.

After thrashing Bangladesh 2-0 in the two-match test series, the Rohit Sharma-led India will be hosting Tom Latham’s New Zealand for a three-match test series.

The series opener will be played from October 16 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The second test will be played from October 24 in Pune. The third test will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from November 1.

The Asian Giants have won all home test series since 2013 and are the most dominant side in test cricket in their own backyard currently. The last time New Zealand came to India, they suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat in the three-match test series.

IND vs NZ head-to-head record in test cricket: India (22) – New Zealand (13)

Both nations have faced each other in 62 test matches so far. Out of these, India won 22 matches, whereas New Zealand have 13 victories to their name. 27 matches ended in a draw.

Most runs for India in IND vs NZ tests:

Legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid has scored the most runs for India against New Zealand in test cricket till now. Dravid amassed 1659 runs in 15 matches against the Black Caps, including six centuries and as many half-centuries.

The list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Virat Kohli. 

Most runs by Indian batsmen against New Zealand in test cricket:

1. Rahul Dravid – 1659 runs

2. Sachin Tendulkar – 1595 runs

3. Virender Sehwag – 883 runs

4. Cheteshwar Pujara – 867 runs

5. Virat Kohli – 866 runs

Most runs for New Zealand in IND vs NZ tests:

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has scored the most runs for his country against the Indian side in tests – 1224 runs in 10 tests, with four centuries and two half-centuries. McCullum is the only Black Caps batter to score 1000 or more runs against India in tests till now.

Most runs by New Zealand batsmen against Indian cricket team in test cricket:

1. Brendon McCullum – 1224 runs

2. Graham Dowling – 964 runs

3. Ross Taylor – 890 runs

4. Bert Sutcliffe – 885 runs

5. Kane Williamson – 871 runs

Most wickets for India in IND vs NZ tests:

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has taken the most test wickets for India against New Zealand till now – 66 wickets in nine matches. The list also includes Bishan Singh Bedi, Erapalli Prasanna, Anil Kumble and Zaheer Khan.

Most wickets by Indian bowlers against New Zealand in test cricket:

1. Ravichandran Ashwin – 66 wickets

2. Bishan Singh Bedi – 57 wickets

3. Erapalli Prasanna – 55 wickets

4. Anil Kumble – 50 wickets

5. Zaheer Khan – 47 wickets

Most wickets for New Zealand in IND vs NZ tests:

Richard Hadlee has picked most wickets for New Zealand against India in test cricket. Hadlee scalped 65 wickets in 14 matches, including four five-wicket hauls, against the Asian giants. The list also includes Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Daniel Vettori.

Most wickets by New Zealand bowlers against India in test cricket:

1. Richard Hadlee – 65 wickets

2. Tim Southee – 52 wickets

3. Trent Boult – 41 wickets

4. Daniel Vettori – 40 wickets

5. Bruce Taylor – 29 wickets

India and New Zealand to meet for their 63rd test match:

In the upcoming three-test series, New Zealand will look to improve their record against India as they have won 13 tests while losing 22 against the Asian giants. The Kiwis have won only two test matches in India.

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