The Indian cricket team’s performance against New Zealand in Test cricket has been impressive in recent years, and the latest success story is the achievement of Rahul Dravid as the highest run scorer in Test cricket against the Kiwis. This feat has been made possible due to the contributions of several Indian players, and in this article, we will take a closer look at the top five players who have made this record possible.
1. Dravid Tops Highest Run Scorer List
Indian batsman Rahul Dravid has become the highest run scorer in Test cricket against New Zealand. With a total of 1570 runs in 20 matches, Dravid has surpassed the previous record of 1487 runs held by Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar. This is a remarkable feat considering the fact that Dravid has achieved it in just 20 matches compared to Tendulkar’s 30.
2. India vs New Zealand Test Cricket
India and New Zealand have a long history of playing Test cricket against each other. The first Test between the two teams was played in 1955 in Calcutta, and since then, the two teams have played a total of 62 Test matches. India has had the upper hand in the majority of the matches, winning 32 of the 62 matches, while New Zealand has won 17.
3. Top 5 Players Against New Zealand
The success of the Indian team against New Zealand has been made possible by the contributions of several players. The top five players who have contributed the most to India’s success are Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman.
4. Dravid’s Record-Breaking Performance
Dravid’s performance against New Zealand has been remarkable, and he has been able to break Tendulkar’s record of highest run scorer in Test cricket against the Kiwis. In the 20 matches that he has played against New Zealand, he has scored 1570 runs at an average of 56.07. His highest score against New Zealand is a mammoth 190 which he scored in the first Test of the 2002/03 series.
5. A Closer Look at the Stats
The top five players have contributed significantly to India’s success against New Zealand, and their stats speak for themselves. Dravid has scored 1570 runs in 20 matches at an average of 56.07, Tendulkar has scored 1487 runs in 30 matches at an average of 54.10, Sehwag has
