IND vs NZ Test series Records: Upcoming India vs New Zealand Test series will test India’s bench strength as star performers Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Rishabh Pant have been rested. In their absence, youngsters need to perform as Ajinkya Rahane & Co aim to avenge WTC Final loss against the Blackcaps. However, R Ashwin, Rahane and Ishant Sharma will be available to exploit Kiwis. Meanwhile, Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor and Tim Southee will also eye personal records in the two-match Test series. Follow India vs New Zealand LIVE updates on InsideSport
IND vs NZ Test series Records: From R Ashwin to Tim Southee, 5 big records that can be achieved
R Ashwin ready to eclipse Harbhajan Singh
India ace spinner R Ashwin can go past former great Harbhajan Singh who has taken 417 wickets in his Test career. Ashwin needs to take just 5 wickets to overtake Harbhajan to become 3rd highest wicket-taker after Kapil Dev (434 wickets) and Anil Kumble (619). The 35-year-old has already scalped 52 wickets in 7 matches against Kiwis and could achieve the feat in the first innings.
Ajinkya Rahane can complete 5000 runs
India’s stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane has a golden opportunity to solidify his place in the India Test squad. He can also complete 5000 runs in the ongoing series and also bring an end to his century jinx. He needs 256 runs to reach the landmark. He had last scored a century against Australia in December last year.
Ishant Sharma set to surpass Zaheer Khan
India pace spearhead with 100+ Tests to his name, Ishant Sharma need just 1 wicket to go past Zaheer Khan. The two players are equal with 311 wickets each. Ishant can now go on to become India’s highest wicket-taker among pacers.
Southee set to complete 50 wickets against India
Tim Southee has scalped 44 wickets in 9 matches. He will complete 50 wickets against India. The New Zealand pacer is expected to challenge the likes of Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara to break the backbone of inexperienced Team India.
Williamson and Taylor set to complete 1000 runs against India
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and experienced Ross Taylor could become the only 2nd and 3rd batsmen to complete 1000 runs against India in Test matches. Only former Kiwi captain Brendan McCullum has achieved the special feat.
Kane Williamson vs India: 829 runs in 12 Tests
Ross Taylor vs India: 870 runs in 15 Tests
IND vs NZ Test series Records: From R Ashwin to Tim Southee, 5 big records that can be achieved
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