The numbers that matter for India-New Zealand cricket:
Head to head |
T |
Ind |
NZ |
D |
Success% Ind |
Success% NZ |
Overall |
45 |
15 |
9 |
21 |
56.67 |
43.33 |
In New Zealand |
19 |
5 |
7 |
7 |
44.74 |
55.26 |
1 — More catch and Rahul Dravid will set world record for the most catches by non wicket-keeper in a Test career. In 132 matches, he has claimed 181 catches and will leave behind Mark Waugh with whom he shares the existing record. Waugh appeared in 128 Tests.
1 — More win and India will clinch Test series in New Zealand for the first time in the last 41 years and second time overall. India’s first and last series win in the Kiwi land was registered way back in 1968 when Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi had guided them to 3-1 triumph in the inaugural rubber.
6 — Number of victories India will have in New Zealand with one more win in the current series. New Zealand will thus become the happy hunting nation for India with the most number of wins in a specific country abroad. At the moment, India has registered five victories each in Australia, England and New Zealand.
2000 — Runs mark in a career will be completed by the Indian duo of Gautam Gambhir and Mahendra Singh Dhoni with addition of 72 and 146 runs respectively.
