Top 5 highest run-scorers for India against New Zealand in test cricket

Two Indian batsmen have scored 1500+ runs against New Zealand in test cricket.

India and New Zealand share a historic rivalry in test cricket. Both nations met for the first time when New Zealand toured India for a five-match test series in 1955-56. The Asian Giants defeated the Black Caps 2-0. Since then, the rivalry has gone deeper, with both teams dominating the home matches while struggling in the opposition’s den.

India have dominated New Zealand in test cricket till now. This is chiefly due to brilliant performances by the Indian batsman who piled up big runs even against the finest New Zealand bowling attacks.

In this article, let’s take a look at the top five highest run-getters for India against New Zealand in the longest format of the game.

Top five highest run-getters for India against New Zealand in tests:

5. Virat Kohli – 866 runs

Modern-day legend Virat Kohli is India’s fifth-highest run-getter against New Zealand in test cricket. Kohli has so far scored 866 runs in 11 matches at an average of 45.57 against the Kiwis.

The former India captain has notched up three centuries and as many half-centuries till now when facing the Black Caps bowlers in the longest format.

4. Cheteshwar Pujara – 867 runs

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara is the fourth-highest run scorer for his nation against New Zealand in the longest format.

Pujara made 867 runs in 12 tests with two centuries and four half-centuries against the Black Caps.

3. Virender Sehwag – 883 runs

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag played 12 matches against New Zealand in test cricket. In those games, he scored 883 runs at a brilliant average of 44.15 while cracking two centuries and three half-centuries. He is ranked third on the list of most runs by Indian batsmen in tests against New Zealand.

2. Sachin Tendulkar – 1595 runs

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is India’s second-highest run-getter against New Zealand in test cricket. Tendulkar amassed 1595 runs in 24 matches at a stunning average of 46.91 with four centuries and eight half-centuries against New Zealand.

1. Rahul Dravid – 1659 runs

Hailed as ‘The Wall’ of Indian cricket, Rahul Dravid has scored most runs for India against New Zealand in test cricket.

The legendary batsman who cemented himself as one of the greatest No. 3, recorded 1659 runs in 15 outings at an admirable average of 63.80 with six centuries and as many half-centuries against the Black Caps.

(All stats updated till 15th October, 2024)

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