Dion Nash

India and New Zealand's Test in Mohali 1999 was notable for Dion Nash’s remarkable 6/27 that dismantled India's batting lineup, and the masterful batting of Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar. The game ended in a draw, largely due to Stephen Fleming's determined knock of 73. Nash's 6/27 remains one of the finest bowling performances by a New Zealand fast bowler in Indian conditions, where seam bowlers usually have to work hard for their wickets.

The last time New Zealand made an ICC final (2019 World Cup), they had suffered a heartbreaking loss to hosts England. Two years later, the Kane Williamson-led side gets another shot at winning an ICC title when they face India in the inaugural World Test Championship final in Southampton from June 18.

Those who don't sympathize with Chris Cairns might say he has redefined the term 'cricket tragic'.

New Zealand medium-pacer Tim Southee made his international debut back in 2008, almost three years before Trent Boult came into the scene. However, Boult didn't take long to become NZ's spearhead and Southee began playing the second fiddle.

Former NZ medium-pacer Dion Nash always enjoyed playing against India. His best Test figures of 6 for 27 arrived in Mohali and Nash got the prized wicket of Sachin Tendulkar on 6 occasions - three occasions each in ODIs and Tests.

Former New Zealand pacer Dion Nash shares a special bond with India. Nash bagged his best Test figures in an innings --- 6 for 27 --- against India at Mohali in 1999.

It was on April 20, 1994, when Aamer Sohail and Inzamam-ul-Haq formed a 263-run stand in ODI cricket. The Pakistan duo achieved the feat against New Zealand at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. When both batsman put up this mammoth stand for the second wicket, it created the record for highest partnership in 50-over cricket.

Memorable bowling performances have marked India-New Zealand Test matches, showcasing skills from Ajaz Patel’s historic 10-wicket haul in Mumbai to Ashwin’s match-winning 7/59 in Indore. Key spells from Dion Nash and Javagal Srinath also stood out, highlighting the impact of pace and spin bowlers on the intense Test rivalry between the two nations. These bowling performances showcased the skills of both spin and pace bowlers from both sides.

Star New Zealand pacer Matt Henry achieved a significant milestone by taking a five-wicket haul with an economy rate of 1.10 in the first Test against India in Bengaluru. His exceptional performance helped dismiss India for just 46 runs. Henry's figures are among the best by a Kiwi bowler in India, contributing to India's low score.

New Zealand pacer Matt Henry led his team to an impressive position on Day 2 of the first Test against India in Bengaluru, claiming a five-wicket haul. Henry’s performance, supported by William O'Rourke’s four wickets, helped bowl India out for just 46 runs, their lowest-ever Test score at home. Henry’s remarkable figures stand out as one of the most economical five-wicket hauls by a New Zealand pacer in India. His performance joins an elite list of Kiwi fast bowlers excelling on Indian soil.

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New Zealand first toured India in 1955-56 and their last tour was in 2016-17. But the Kiwis are yet to win a Test series in India. Of the 34 Test matches played between India and New Zealand in India, the hosts have won 16 and lost just two. 16 Tests were drawn.

New Zealand travel to India for three Tests and five ODIs, and numbers prove that they have never found it easy in Indian conditions, especially in the longer format.