India vs New Zealand head-to-head stats and records you need to know before IND vs NZ 2024 Test series
The much-anticipated India vs New Zealand three-match Test series is about to begin tomorrow (October 16). It will be part of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) (2023-25) cycle, where India are firm favourites to reach the final.
New Zealand will have a tough task on their hands, especially after a crushing 0-2 defeat in the Test series against Sri Lanka. India have been undefeated at home since 2012 in the format, having recently humbled Bangladesh 2-0.
Before the India vs New Zealand Test series gets underway, here's a quick glance at the head-to-head record between the two teams in the longest format of the game.
India vs New Zealand head-to-head record in Tests
India and New Zealand have gone up against each other 62 times in Tests. India have a dominant record, with 22 wins as compared to New Zealand's 13. There have been 27 draws. However, in World Test Championships, India have won only one Test, while the Kiwis have triumph thrice.
Matches Played: 62
Wins by India: 22
Wins by New Zealand: 13
Draws: 27
India vs New Zealand head-to-head record in India
It is a Herculean task to beat India in their own backyard. Hence, even New Zealand doesn't boast a great record, having won just two Tests out of 36. India, on the other hand, have won 17 clashes. 17 matches have ended in draws. Here's a summary of the head-to-head stats in India:
Matches played: 36
Won by India: 17
Won by New Zealand: 2
Draws: 17
Last 5 India vs New Zealand Tests
Interestingly, New Zealand boast a superb record in their last five Tests against India. They have won thrice, including the inaugural World Test Championship final in 2021 in Southampton. After that, New Zealand played two Tests against India in India, with the hosts winning by a 1-0 margin. In the Wankhede Test, Ajaz Patel created history by taking 10 wickets in an innings.
Back in early 2020, India toured New Zealand for two Tests, losing both in Wellington and Christchurch.