IND vs NZ Head to Head Records- 2nd Test, New Zealand tour of India 2024
Published - 23 Oct 2024, 03:54 PM | Updated - 23 Oct 2024, 03:56 PM
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After winning the opening game, New Zealand is set to wrestle with India in the 2nd Test of the IND vs NZ Test series. The 2nd Test begins on Thursday, October 24 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
New Zealand skipper Tom Latham will look to grab consecutive victories to win the series within two games.
On the other hand, Rohit Sharma-led India will aim for a powerful comeback. Ahead of the 2nd Test, below are complete head-to-head records between both sides.
IND vs NZ Head to Head Records- 2nd Test, New Zealand tour of India 2024
| Stats | Matches | IND Won | NZ Won | Draw | Tie |
| Overall | 63 | 22 | 14 | 27 | 0 |
| At Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 matches | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| In ongoing series | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| In India | 37 | 17 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| In 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics
According to India vs New Zealand head-to-head records in Tests, both sides have played 63 games. Out of these, India won 22 matches while New Zealand won 14 games. A total of 27 games ended in a draw.
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Recent 5 Encounters
New Zealand has the upper hand in the recent 5 encounters between both sides. The Kiwis have won 3 games while India has won 1.
One match ended with no result. Out of these five games, three matches took place in India while two took place in New Zealand.
IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Key moments and stand-out performances
Some players from both sides gave brilliant performances in the India vs New Zealand 1st Test. For instance, Devon Conway smacked 91 in the 1st innings for New Zealand. Rachin Ravindra shattered 134 and an unbeaten 39 in both innings.
Tim Southee slammed a half-century. Among bowlers, Matt Henry grabbed a 5-wicket haul while William O Rourke got a 4-wicket haul. Henry and ORouke also got 3-wicket hauls in the 2nd innings.
Talking about India, their batters totally failed in the 1st innings, getting out of 46. However, in the 2nd innings, Rohit Sharma (52), Virat Kohli (70), Rishabh Pant (99) stormed half-centuries. Sarfaraz Khan (150) scored a magnificent ton.
Among bowlers, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja picked 3-wicket hauls in 1st innings. In 2nd innings, Jasprit Bumrah got 2 wickets and was the lone wicket-taker for the side.
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IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Records: Trends and Patterns
According to Test records, India is far more powerful at home than New Zealand winning 17 games and losing only 3 matches.
17 games ended in a draw. However, both teams have never played at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune and will face each other for the first time.
Conclusion
India has an upper hand over New Zealand in Tests. The Rohit Sharma & Co. has won more games overall (22-14) and also at home (17-3).
However, New Zealand takes the lead when it comes to recent clashes by winning 3 games out of 5 and losing only 1.
The visitors have a 1-0 lead in the ongoing series after the first game and it will be interesting to see if they can convert it into a series victory.
