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.
