WTC Final: India vs New Zealand stats, records preview; Ashwin's hold over Williamson, Pant's dropped catches
Who are the favourites to win the WTC Final? Let’s go through these numbers to find out!
1. India and New Zealand have played 59 Tests against each other dating back to 1955. India have won 21 and the Kiwis have won 12 while the remaining 26 matches ended in draw. However, in the last seven Test matches between India and New Zealand, each team picked up three wins apiece and drawing one. But the Black Caps have won each of the last two meetings in that span.
2. This will be the first men’s Test match between India and New Zealand at the Ageas Bowl. India have lost each of their previous two games at the venue – both against England – while this will be the Black Caps’ first Test at the ground.
3. India have lost just one of their last nine men’s Test series since the beginning of October 2018 (W7 D1), their only loss during this time came against New Zealand in early 2020 (2-0).
4. India have lost just one of their last seven men’s Test matches (W5, D1), this loss came against England at home during February 2021.
5. New Zealand are undefeated in their last eight men’s Test matches (W7, D1); the last time they enjoyed a longer unbeaten run was a nine-match span from June 2002 to December 2003 (W3, D6).
