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Top 5 highest run-scorers for India against New Zealand in Test cricket

In test cricket, India and New Zealand have a long-standing rivalry. The two countries met for the first time, when New Zealand traveled to India for a five-match test series in 1955–56. The Black Caps lost 2-0 to the Asian Giants. Since then, the rivalry has intensified, with both teams performing well at home while struggling in the opposition’s den.

Up until now, India has dominated New Zealand in test cricket. This is mostly because of the Indian batter's outstanding performances, who amassed significant runs despite the best bowling attacks from New Zealand.

In this article, let’s see the top five highest run-getters for India against New Zealand in the longest format of the game.

5. Virat Kohli – 936 runs

Virat Kohli – 936 runs against New Zealand in Test cricket.
Virat Kohli (Credits - Sky Sports)

Modern day legend, Virat Kohli is India's fifth-highest run scorer against New Zealand in Test cricket. In 11 matches against the Kiwis so far, Kohli has accumulated 936 runs at an average of 44.57. 

When facing the Black Caps bowlers in the longest format, the former captain of India has so far notched up three hundreds and four half-centuries.

4. Cheteshwar Pujara – 867 runs

Cheteshwar Pujara – 867 runs against New Zealand in Test cricket.
Cheteshwar Pujara (Credits - BCCI)

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara ranks fourth in the highest run scorer list for his nation against New Zealand in cricket’s longest format. Pujara made 867 runs in 12 tests with two centuries and four half-centuries against the Black Caps.

3. Virender Sehwag – 883 runs

Virender Sehwag – 883 runs against New Zealand in Test cricket.
Virender Sehwag (Credits - Sky Sports)

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag played 12 matches against the Black Caps in Test cricket. He cracked two hundreds and three half-centuries in those games, scoring 883 runs at an incredible average of 44.15. He comes in third

on the list of Indian batters who have scored the most runs against New Zealand in Tests.

2. Sachin Tendulkar – 1595 runs

Sachin Tendulkar – 1595 runs against New Zealand in Test cricket.
Sachin Tendulkar (Credits - BCCI)

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is India’s second-highest run-getter against New Zealand in the longest format of the game. Tendulkar scored four hundreds and eight half-centuries against New Zealand, totaling 1595 runs at an astounding average of 46.91 in 24 games.

1. Rahul Dravid – 1659 runs

Rahul Dravid – 1659 runs against New Zealand in Test cricket.
Rahul Dravid (Credits - ESPN)

Rahul Dravid, known as "The Wall" of Indian cricket, has compiled the most runs for India in Test matches against New Zealand.

The right-handed batter established himself as one of the greatest No. 3 ever, scoring 1659 runs at a commendable average of 63.80 in 15 matches, including six centuries and an equal number of half-centuries, against the Black Caps.

Cover Credits - BCCI Official

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