India National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline: A Comprehensive Overview of Test Matches
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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.
Table of Contents
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).
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.
