New Zealand who currently stand at the top position in the WTC 2023-25 points table after beating South Africa by a 2-0 margin on their home soil will be facing the mighty Australian side in the two-match Test series at Wellington and Christchurch respectively starting from tomorrow. Here, in this article, we will have a look at how the past clashes have panned out between these two teams and more.

New Zealand vs Australia in Test cricket:

  • Played - 60
  • Australia - 34
  • New Zealand - 8
  • Draw - 18

Australia have dominated New Zealand in Test cricket overall.

New Zealand vs Australia in Test cricket on New Zealand soil:

  • Played - 26
  • Australia - 14
  • New Zealand - 5
  • Draw - 7

If we look at the above data, it's evident that Australia have dominated New Zealand in Test cricket on New Zealand soil also.

NZ vs AUS in Test cricket on NZ soil:

  • AUS won by 1-0 (1) in 1946
  • Series drawn by 1-1 (3) in 1974
  • AUS won by 1-0 (2) in 1977
  • Series drawn by 1-1 (3) in 1982
  • NZ won by 1-0 (3) in 1986
  • NZ won by 1-0 (1) in 1990
  • Series drawn by 1-1 (3) in 1993
  • AUS won by 3-0 (3) in 2000
  • AUS won by 2-0 (3) in 2005
  • AUS won by 2-0 (2) in 2010
  • AUS won by 2-0 (2) in 2016

Surprisingly, the last time New Zealand won a home Test match against Australia was back in 1993.