India vs New Zealand Test Series Squads, Head to Head, Schedule, Live Streaming

India and New Zealand are set to lock horns once again in an exciting three-match Test series. The series kicks off on Wednesday, October 16, at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The second Test is scheduled from October 24 to October 28 in Pune, followed by the final showdown in Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium, from November 1 to November 5.

In their storied Test history, India and New Zealand have faced each other 62 times. India holds the upper hand with 22 wins, while New Zealand has claimed victory in 13 matches, and 27 encounters have ended in draws. The most recent series between these two teams took place in December 2021, where India secured a dominant 1-0 win. After the first Test in Kanpur ended in a thrilling draw, India triumphed in the second Test in Mumbai, winning by a massive margin of 372 runs.

India vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in Tests

Matches Played: 62
India Wins: 22
New Zealand Wins: 13
Draws: 27
Last Test Result: India won by 372 runs (Mumbai, December 2021)
Last Five Results: India – 1 win; New Zealand – 3 wins; 1 draw

Most Runs in India vs New Zealand Test

Throughout the history of India vs New Zealand Test encounters, many legendary batters have dominated the stage. India’s batting maestro Rahul Dravid leads the chart with a staggering 1,659 runs in just 15 matches, boasting an impressive average of 63.80. Dravid’s highest score against the Kiwis is a double-century (222), and he has registered six centuries and six half-centuries. Close behind him is Sachin Tendulkar, with 1,595 runs in 24 Tests, including a highest score of 217. New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum has also left his mark in this contest, scoring 1,224 runs at a stunning average of 68, which includes his triple-century knock of 302.

Batter	Matches	Runs	Average	Highest Score	50s/100s
Rahul Dravid (IND)	15	1659	63.80	222	6/6
Sachin Tendulkar (IND)	24	1595	46.91	217	8/4
Brendon McCullum (NZ)	10	1224	68.00	302	2/4

Most Wickets in India vs New Zealand Test

On the bowling front, India’s Ravichandran Ashwin has been a nightmare for the Kiwi batters, taking 66 wickets in just nine matches at an astonishing average of 15.43. Ashwin’s best bowling figures in an innings against New Zealand are 7/59, highlighting his prowess against them. Not far behind is New Zealand’s legendary all-rounder Richard Hadlee, who bagged 65 wickets in 14 matches with a strike rate of 47.78. India’s Bishan Bedi, another spinning great, also finds his place in this illustrious list with 57 wickets in 12 matches.

Bowler	Matches	Wickets	Average	BBI	Strike Rate
Ravichandran Ashwin (IND)	9	66	15.43	7/59	35.71
Richard Hadlee (NZ)	14	65	22.96	7/23	47.78
Bishan Bedi (IND)	12	57	19.14	6/42	68.12

India vs New Zealand Test Series Squads

India Test squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep

New Zealand Test squad: Tom Latham (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Michael Bracewell (1st Test only), Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi (2nd and 3rd Test only), Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Will Young

India vs New Zealand Test Schedule

Start Date	Venue
16 Oct 2024	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
24 Oct 2024	Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune
1 Nov 2024	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

With the series set to begin, fans can expect some intense cricket between two competitive sides. India, under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, will look to maintain their dominance at home, while New Zealand, led by Tom Latham, will aim to pose a serious challenge. The pace-friendly conditions expected in Bengaluru may favor India’s fast-bowling trio, but New Zealand’s seasoned pacers are more than capable of making an impact.

Both teams have the depth in batting and bowling to make this an intriguing contest. While India’s top order boasts world-class players like Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant, New Zealand will look to the likes of Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, and Tom Latham to counter India’s bowling attack.