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ENG vs NZ Head To Head Records- New Zealand Tour Of England, 1st Test


Joe Root and Kane Williamson - (Source: AFP)Joe Root and Kane Williamson - (Source: AFP)

On June 4, England will host New Zealand for the first of a three-match Test series. The two teams will lock horns at the iconic Lord’s Stadium. It is a crucial series for both teams because it will have a heavy impact on WTC standings.

At present, New Zealand are 2nd on the table with 77.78 PCT, while the Three Lions are again having a hard time as they are placed 7th on the table. Therefore, the hosts are more desperate for wins than the Kiwis, because a lot is at stake in the upcoming series.

For England, they have already released their 12-man squad for the first Test. The Three Lions have named two uncapped stars, Emilio Gay and Hampshire pace bowler Sonny Baker, while Ollie Robinson returns to the squad.

For New Zealand, Tom Latham will lead the side, but eyes will be on Kane Williamson, who will be the star batter and in a direct competition with Joe Root, fighting for the leading run-getter of the tournament.

After months of T20 cricket, the excitement is there for Test cricket and that too at the Mecca of cricket. However, ahead of England vs New Zealand 1st Test, this article will shed light on the head-to-head records.

England vs New Zealand Head to Head Records (Overall)

Criterion
Stats
Played245
England won115
New Zealand won75
Tied/NR51

England have won 115 matches out of 245 matches played between the two teams across formats. Further, the Kiwis have 75 wins under their belt.

England vs New Zealand Head to Head Records (Tests)

Criterion
Stats
Played115
England Won54
New Zealand Won14
Tied/NR47

England boast a handsome record against New Zealand in Test cricket.

England vs New Zealand Highest Team Total In Tests

New Zealand hold the record for highest-individual total against England in Tests when the Kiwis slammed 615/9 in 1st Test at Mount Maunganui in 2019.

England vs New Zealand Lowest Team Total in Tests

New Zealand hold the record for lowest total (26) against England in 1955. Interestingly, it is also the lowest total in the history of Test cricket.

England vs New Zealand Highest Individual Score in Tests 

Wally Hammond hold the record for highest-individual score in England vs New Zealand Tests. He scored unbeaten 336 against the Kiwis back in 1933.

England vs New Zealand Best Bowling Figures in Tests

Derek Underwood of England once registered figures of 7/32 At Lord's in 1969 against the Kiwis. It is the best bowling figures in Tests between these two nations.

Most Runs In England vs New Zealand Tests

Joe Root has scored 1925 runs, the most by any player in England vs New Zealand Tests.

Most Wickets in England vs New Zealand Tests

Richard Hadlee of New Zealand holds the record for most wickets in England vs New Zealand Tests (97). 

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Top Run Scorer of the last England vs New Zealand Test Match

Kane Williamson was the top-scorer in previous England vs New Zealand Test match where he scored 200 runs across two innings, which includes a 150-run knock.

Top Wicket Taker of the last England vs New Zealand Test Match

Mitchell Santner was the leading wicket-taker in the previous match and took 7 wickets.

England vs New Zealand Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)

Teams
Form
England
L, L, L, W, L
New Zealand
W, W, W, W, W

Conclusion

It will be a mouth-watering clash between the two teams. New Zealand have not lost a solitary match in their last five outings, while England are fresh off defeat in the Ashes. However, if we look at the head to head records, then the Three Lions have an upper hand.

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