India vs New Zealand Tests: Top 5 records to know about

#2 Most Runs

Rahul Dravid

Former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid has scored the highest number of runs in India vs New Zealand Test matches. In 15 matches, Dravid notched up 1,659 runs at an average of 63.80, and a best of 222 at Ahmedabad in October 2003. The drawn match also saw hundreds from Nathan Astle and Sourav Ganguly.

For New Zealand, McCullum holds the record for having scored the most runs against India. In 10 matches, he scored 1,224 at an average of 68.00.

#3 Highest individual scores

Brendon McCullum

McCullum’s incredible 302 at Wellington in February 2014 is the highest individual score in India vs New Zealand Tests. With New Zealand having lost half their side for 94 in the second innings, McCullum engineered a stupendous counter-attack, hitting 32 fours and four sixes as the Kiwis managed to draw the encounter.

For India, Vinoo Mankad’s 231 opening the innings at Chennai in January 1956 is the highest against the Kiwis. Mankad smashed 21 fours in the 525-minute knock as India batted first. This was the same match in which Mankad featured in the record 413-run stand with Pankaj Roy (173).

New Zealand folded for 209 and 219 in the two innings as India won the game comprehensively, by an innings and 109 runs. Subhash Gupte picked up 5 for 72 and 4 for 73 in the match.