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New Zealand defeated South Africa in the first Test by 281 runs with the help of double century from Rachin Ravindra and centuries from Kane Williamson in both the innings in Mount Maunganui. South Africa who sent an inexperienced team got humiliated at the den of Kiwis as none of their batters managed to score big.
Here, in this article we will have a look at the biggest margin of victories for New Zealand in Test cricket and more.
Biggest margin of wins for New Zealand in Test cricket (in terms of runs):
- 423 runs vs Sri Lanka in Christchurch, 2018
- 281 runs vs South Africa in Mount Maunganui, 2024
- 254 runs vs Zimbabwe in Bulawayo, 2016
- 240 runs vs West Indies in Hamilton, 2017
- 204 runs vs West Indies in Bridgetown, 2002
This is New Zealand's second biggest margin of victory in Test history.
Biggest margin of victory vs South Africa in Test cricket (in terms of runs):
- Australia by 530 runs in Melbourne, 1911
- India by 337 runs in Delhi, 2015
- Sri Lanka by 313 runs in Colombo (SSC), 2004
- England by 312 runs in Cape Town, 1957
- England by 288 runs in Gqeberha, 1896
- Australia by 281 runs in Centurion, 2014
- New Zealand by 281 runs in Mount Maunganui, 2024
