New Zealand never won a test series in India
Test matches between India and New Zealand started from as early as 1955. But to win a series on Indian soil is still a dream for New Zealanders from the last 66 odd years.
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India never ever able to score a 600 or above total against New Zealand
India never ever able to score a 600 or above total against New Zealand. India highest total against New Zealand is 583 for 7 which came in match at Ahmedabad in Oct, 1999.
India Vs New Zealand, All Out below 100 runs : India-5, New Zealand-2
Out of 6 occasions, when team’s inning total was below 100, India bowled out 5 times between India and New Zealand matches. New Zealand got out below 100 runs only one time between both team encounters. Thus, India 5, New Zealand 1, in getting all out below 100 runs.
Sachin Tendulkar is the First and Only Player to Play 200 Test Matches
The ‘God of Cricket’ Sachin played 200 test matches in his career. He is the only player to achieve this milestone. On the second spot Ricky Ponting appeared in 168 matches.
Virat Kohli bagged the maximum number of Player of the series awards in T20I, 7 times
Kohli is ardently following the footsteps of his legend – Sachin Tendulkar, has won 7 Player of the series awards in T20I in 37 series he played till date.
Alex Hales is the first and only Batsman out on 99 in T20 Internationals
In a match against West Indies in Jun 2012, Alex Hales was playing on 99, when he was bowled by Rampaul. Thus he became the only batsman to be dismissed on 99 in a T20 international.
Lasith Malinga is the only bowler with 2 T20I hat-tricks
Lasith Malinga’s first hat-trick was against Bangladesh in 2017 and his second hat-trick was against New Zealand in September 2019
Harbhajan Singh record of most maiden overs in T20 World Cups, 4 maidens
Harbhajan Singh holds the record of bowler with most maidens in T20I world cups. In his 18 matches and 414 balls, he has bowled 4 maidens in T20 World Cups.
Deepak Chahar holds the record of best bowling figures in a T20I match. 6W for 7 runs
During a match against Bangladesh in Nov, 2019, Deepak Chahar ended the match with the figures of 6-7. This is the best bowling figures in a T20I match.
Chris Gayle is the first and only player to carry the bat in a T20 innings
Chris Gayle is the first and only player to carry on his bat in a T20 innings