Most Test Runs For New Zealand

New Zealand is one of those countries that love to play test cricket rather than any other format. Kiwi batters can play good cricket in any nation in the world regardless of the conditions. But they are equally exceptional at playing fast bowling as any good batter in the world. New Zealand has played 460 test matches so far and many batters have come and gone. Let’s have a look at the top batters with the most test runs for New Zealand.

Ross Taylor made the most test runs for New Zealand

Kane Williamson

Current New Zealand captain, Kane Williamson gets the top place in making the most test runs for New Zealand. Playing 1002 matches, Williamson has amassed 8881 runs at a staggering 54.948 average. Famous as one of the best batters of this era, Williamson has hit 32 tons which is the most by any Kiwi batsman in tests.

Ross Taylor

Former middle-order batsman Ross Taylor holds 2nd place on the elite list of the most test runs for New Zealand. Starting in 2007, Taylor made 7683 runs in 112 test matches at a decent average of 44.66. The veteran batter was a part of the New Zealand side which won the 2019-21 Circle of World Test Championship in Southampton.

Stephen Fleming

Former Blackcaps skipper Stephen Fleming has scored the 3rd most test runs for New Zealand. In his 14 years (1994-2008) of test career, Fleming accumulated 7172 runs at a healthy average of 40.06 in 111 games. The southpaw also holds the record of most test fifties for New Zealand (46).

Brendon McCullum

One of the most aggressive batters of all time, Brendon McCullum finds himself in the 4th spot in terms of making the most test runs for New Zealand with 6453 runs in 101 matches. McCullum has the highest individual score by a Kiwi player in the test, 302 against India in 2014 in Wellington. McCullum was known for his hard-hitting irrespective of the situation.

List of Most Test Runs For New Zealand

Player	Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	Best	50s	100s
K Williamson	102	180	8882	54.48	251	35	32
R Taylor	112	196	7683	44.66	290	35	19
S Fleming	111	189	7172	40,06	274*	46	09
B McCullum	101	176	6453	38.64	302	31	12
T Latham	84	150	5634	39.12	264*	30	13
M Crowe	77	131	5444	45.36	299	18	17
J Wright	82	148	5334	37.82	185	23	12
N Astle	81	137	4702	37.02	222	24	11
D Vettori	112	172	4523	30.15	140	23	06
BJ Watling	75	117	3790	37.52	205	19	08

Who is the highest run scorer for New Zealand in the test?

Kane Williamson is the highest run scorer for New Zealand in tests (8882 runs).

Who made the most test runs for New Zealand?

Kane Williamson made the most test runs for New Zealand (8882).

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