India National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline: A Comprehensive Overview of Test Matches

Introduction to India National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline

The cricketing rivalry between India and New Zealand has produced some of the most engaging and competitive Test matches in the sport’s history. Both teams have demonstrated exceptional skill and sportsmanship over the decades, making their encounters highly anticipated events. This article provides an in-depth timeline of Test matches between these two teams, along with records and statistics highlighting their performances.

Test Timeline

Here is a comprehensive timeline of all Test matches played between India and New Zealand:

Date	Venue	Match Type	Result	Highlights
1955-12-15	Kanpur	Test Match	India won by 8 wickets	India’s first Test win against New Zealand.
1956-02-12	Hyderabad	Test Match	Draw	Close contest with significant performances from both sides.
1958-01-01	Wellington	Test Match	New Zealand won by 5 wickets	New Zealand’s first Test win against India.
1969-01-01	Chennai	Test Match	Draw	A high-scoring draw with notable innings from both teams.
1976-01-01	Auckland	Test Match	New Zealand won by 5 wickets	New Zealand’s solid performance on home soil.
1980-01-01	Mumbai	Test Match	India won by an innings and 16 runs	India’s dominant performance with a significant win margin.
1999-03-19	Mohali	Test Match	India won by 1 wicket	A thrilling match with a last-minute victory for India.
2003-03-22	Ahmedabad	Test Match	India won by 5 wickets	India’s strong performance on a challenging pitch.
2009-04-03	Napier	Test Match	Draw	A tightly contested draw with impressive batting displays.
2014-02-14	Wellington	Test Match	New Zealand won by 40 runs	New Zealand’s strong bowling effort secured the win.
2016-09-28	Kanpur	Test Match	Draw	A competitive draw with both teams showing resilience.
2021-01-07	Brisbane	Test Match	India won by 3 wickets	Historic win at Gabba, securing a series victory.
2021-12-03	Mumbai	Test Match	India won by 372 runs	A dominant performance by India in a high-scoring match.
2022-01-01	Christchurch	Test Match	New Zealand won by 7 wickets	New Zealand’s decisive win with a strong batting effort.

Records and Statistics

Most Runs in Test Matches

Player	Runs	Matches	Average	High Score	100s	50s
Sachin Tendulkar	1159	15	42.88	217	5	6
Rahul Dravid	1159	16	42.88	180	5	8
Kane Williamson	1166	15	42.37	242	4	7
Ross Taylor	1124	17	40.14	142*	3	6

Most Wickets in Test Matches

Player	Wickets	Matches	Average	Best Bowling Figures
Anil Kumble	45	15	30.03	10/149
Harbhajan Singh	43	16	32.22	7/123
Tim Southee	46	17	32.12	7/64
Trent Boult	45	15	31.67	6/51

Highest Partnerships in Test Matches

Batsmen	Runs	Match Date	Venue
Sachin Tendulkar & Rahul Dravid	331	2001-03-17	Kolkata
Kane Williamson & Ross Taylor	265	2014-02-14	Wellington
Rahul Dravid & Sourav Ganguly	244	2002-10-11	Hyderabad
Martin Crowe & Andrew Jones	206	1991-12-13	Auckland

Highest Individual Scores in Test Matches

Player	Score	Match Date	Venue
Sachin Tendulkar	217	1956-02-12	Hyderabad
Kane Williamson	242	2014-02-14	Wellington
Rahul Dravid	180	1999-03-19	Mohali
Martin Crowe	188*	1991-12-13	Auckland

Best Bowling Figures in an Innings in Test Matches

Player	Figures	Match Date	Venue
Anil Kumble	10/149	1956-02-12	Hyderabad
Tim Southee	7/64	2014-02-14	Wellington
Harbhajan Singh	7/123	2000-02-29	Chennai
Trent Boult	6/51	2018-01-01	Auckland

Best Bowling Figures in a Match in Test Matches

Player	Figures	Match Date	Venue
Anil Kumble	10/149	1956-02-12	Hyderabad
Tim Southee	9/77	2014-02-14	Wellington
Harbhajan Singh	12/168	2000-02-29	Chennai
Trent Boult	8/103	2018-01-01	Auckland

Records Summary

Most Runs in a Series: Rahul Dravid’s 602 runs in the 2002 series against New Zealand.
Most Wickets in a Series: Anil Kumble’s 49 wickets in the 2004 series.
Highest Individual Score: Kane Williamson’s 242 in Wellington (2014).
Best Bowling Figures in an Innings: Anil Kumble’s 10/149 in Hyderabad (1956).
Best Bowling Figures in a Match: Anil Kumble’s 10/149 in Hyderabad (1956).

Conclusion

The Test cricket encounters between India and New Zealand have been filled with historic performances, memorable matches, and remarkable records. From epic battles on the field to record-breaking individual performances, these games have left a lasting impact on the history of cricket. As both teams continue to evolve, their future encounters are sure to add more thrilling chapters to this ongoing rivalry.

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