5 highest scores by an Indian batsman against New Zealand in Tests

#4 – Sachin Tendulkar’s 217 at Ahmedabad, 1999

Sachin had a mixed captaincy stint in the 90s

Although the 90s saw India struggling outside the subcontinent, their record at home during that decade was quite formidable with no series losses. They were expected to trample a New Zealand side that relied heavily on seamers and lower-order heroics.

However, the opening Test indicated that the series was going to a lot closer than anticipated as the hosts bounced back to escape with a draw after being bowled out for just 83 in the first-innings.

The Indians won the second Test comfortably and arrived at Ahmedabad eager to wrap up the series with another victory. They were led by then-captain Sachin Tendulkar who showed the way by smashing a 344-ball 217 to set up a daunting first-innings total.

Despite declaring twice in the match, they had to remain content with a 1-0 margin as the visitors held on grimly against Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh on the final day.