The New Zealand Cricket team, nicknamed Black Caps, is unarguably one of the top teams in world cricket. The New Zealand Cricket team has produced some of the great batters, especially in test matches. One of the biggest rival of Black Caps is Indian team, who give them tough challenges. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Best knocks played by New Zealand batters against India in Test Match'.
1. Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum, nicknamed Baz, was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy wicketkeeping skills. In a game against India in the 2014 Test Series, batting in 3rd innings New Zealand piled up 680 runs on a road of a pitch, with Brendon McCullum smacking a triple-century. With the score reading 94-5, Warner stitched together a 352-run stand with BJ Watling. In his 559-ball knock, where he spent nearly 13 hours, he smashed 32 boundaries and 4 gigantic sixes, scoring 302 runs. Notably, this game ended in draw.
2. Jesse Ryder
Jesse Ryder was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting at top of order. In a game against India in the 2009 Test Series, batting first New Zealand piled up 619 runs on a road of a pitch, with Jesse Ryder smacking a double-century. With the score reading 23-3, Ryder stitched together a 271-run stand with Ross Taylor. In his 328-ball knock, where he spent nearly 8 hours, he smashed 24 boundaries and a gigantic six, scoring 201 runs. Notably, this game ended in draw.
3. Bert Sutcliffe
Bert Sutcliffe was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting at top of order. In a game against India in the 1965 Test Series, batting first New Zealand piled up 462 runs on a road of a pitch, with Bert Sutcliffe smacking a century. With the score reading 233-6, Sutcliffe stitched together a 163-run stand with Bruce Taylor. In his knock, where he spent nearly 6 hours, he smashed 24 boundaries, scoring 151 runs. Notably, this game ended in draw.
4. Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson is one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting at top of order. In a game against India in the 2010 Test Series, batting in 2nd innings New Zealand piled up 459 runs on a road of a pitch, with Kane Williamson smacking a century. With the score reading 137-4, Williamson stitched together a 194-run stand with Jesse Ryder. In his 299-ball knock, where he spent nearly 6 and a half hours, he smashed 10 boundaries, scoring 131 runs. Notably, this game ended in draw.
5. John Wright
John Wright was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting at top of order. In a game against India in the 1990 Test Series, batting first New Zealand piled up 459 runs on a road of a pitch, with John Wright smacking a century. With the score reading 182-3, Wright stitched together a 125-run stand with Mark Greatbatch. In his 443-ball knock, where he spent nearly 9 and a half hours, he smashed 23 boundaries, scoring 185 runs. Notably, this came in winning cause.
6. Ross Taylor
Ross Taylor was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting in middle order. In a game against India in the 2012 Test Series, batting first New Zealand piled up 365 runs on a road of a pitch, with Ross Taylor smacking a century. With the score reading 89-3, Taylor stitched together a 107-run stand with Daniel Flynn. In his 127-ball knock, where he spent nearly 3 hours, he smashed 16 boundaries and 2 gigantic sixes, scoring 113 runs. Notably, this came in losing cause.
7. Mark Richardson
Mark Richardson was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy batting at top of order. In a game against India in the 2003 Test Series, batting first New Zealand piled up 630 runs on a road of a pitch, with Mark Richardson smacking a century. With the score reading 231-1, Richardson stitched together a 151-run stand with Scott Styris. In his 410-ball knock, where he spent nearly 9 hours, he smashed 19 boundaries, scoring 145 runs. Notably, this game ended in draw.
8. John Reid
John Reid was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy medium pace bowling. In a game against India in the 1955 Test Series, batting first New Zealand piled up 450 runs on a road of a pitch, with John Reid smacking a century. With the score reading 228-2, Reid stitched together a 222-run stand with Bert Sutcliffe. In his knock, where he spent nearly 3 and a half hours, he smashed 10 boundaries and a gigantic six, scoring 119 runs. Notably, this game ended in draw.
9. Daniel Vettori
Daniel Vettori was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy off spin bowling. In a game against India in the 2009 Test Series, batting first New Zealand piled up 279 runs on a tricky pitch, with Daniel Vettori smacking a century. With the score reading 60-6, Vettori stitched together a 186-run stand with Jesse Ryder. In his 164-ball knock, where he spent nearly 3 and a half hours, he smashed 14 boundaries and 2 gigantic sixes, scoring 118 runs. Notably, this came in losing cause.
10. Chris Cairns
Chris Cairns was one of the best players from New Zealand, with more than handy medium pace bowling. In a game against India in the 1999 Test Series, batting in 3rd innings New Zealand piled up 464 runs on a road of a pitch, with Chris Cairns smacking a century. With the score reading 225-6, Cairns stitched together a 147-run stand with Dion Nash. In his 202-ball knock, where he spent nearly 4 and a half hours, he smashed 16 boundaries and 3 gigantic sixes, scoring 126 runs. Notably, this game ended in draw.
