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TOP 3 BATTING EFFORTS BY INDIAN PLAYERS AGAINST NEW ZEALAND

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  RAHUL DRAVID (222) 2003 Ahmedabad Test

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One of Indian legend Rahul Dravid’s many memorable innings came against New Zealand in the first Test of the 2-match series at Ahmedabad in October 2003.

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He scored 222 runs from 387 balls, which included 28 fours and 1 six as India declared their first innings on exactly 500 for 5. In reply, New Zealand made 340 runs.

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Dravid contributed 73 in the second innings, with India setting a target of 370 for the visitors. However, Craig McMillan’s unbeaten 83 ensured a draw for the Kiwis.

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MOHAMMAD AZHARUDDIN  (192) 1990 Auckland Test

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During the third India-New Zealand Test in Auckland in February 1990, Azharuddin led from the front with the bat. Batting first, New Zealand posted 391 in their first innings.

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India responded in superb fashion as Azharuddin scored a magnificent 192. He hit 26 fours in his 259-ball knock. Azhar was the last man out as India made 482 runs.

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Andrew Jones and Martin Crowe eased their way to hundreds in New Zeland’s second innings. With 393 set to win, India made 149 for no loss as the match ended in a draw.

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VINOO MANKAD (231)    1956 Chennai Test

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Indian legend Vinoo Mankad dominated the New Zealand bowling during the fifth Test of the 5-match series in India in 1956. Mankad came up with an excellent double hundred.

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Mankad opened the innings, scoring 231 runs for India in the first innings. In the same game Mankad and Pankaj Roy (173) made a historic 413-run stand for the opening wicket.

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India declared their innings at 537 for 3. The Kiwis were reduced to just 209 runs in their first innings. Made to follow on, New Zealand lost by an innings and 109 runs.

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