New Zealand Stats
New Zealand Test Cricket Catches Stats
How many catches New Zealand take, and who takes the most, game by game
Updated , after the England game
| Player | Avg | Hit % | ||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | |||
| New Zealand total | 5.9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 4 | |
T. BlundellKeeper, 18 inns
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1.22 | 67%12/18 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
T. LathamKeeper, 16 inns
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1.00 | 56%9/16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | ||||
D. MitchellAll-rounder, 16 inns
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1.00 | 63%10/16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||
W. YoungBatter, 10 inns
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1.00 | 60%6/10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
M. SantnerAll-rounder, 8 inns
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0.88 | 63%5/8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||||
G. PhillipsKeeper, 10 inns
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0.70 | 40%4/10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||
K. WilliamsonBatter, 12 inns
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0.50 | 25%3/12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
M. RaeBowler, 4 inns
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0.50 | 25%1/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||
K. JamiesonBowler, 4 inns
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0.50 | 50%2/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
N. SmithAll-rounder, 12 inns
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0.33 | 25%3/12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
M. BracewellAll-rounder, 6 inns
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0.33 | 33%2/6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
D. ConwayKeeper, 18 inns
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0.28 | 22%4/18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | ||
R. RavindraAll-rounder, 20 inns
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0.25 | 20%4/20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Z. FoulkesBowler, 12 inns
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0.25 | 25%3/12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||
J. DuffyBowler, 8 inns
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0.25 | 25%2/8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||
A. PatelBowler, 4 inns
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0.25 | 25%1/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
B. SearsBowler, 4 inns
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0.25 | 25%1/4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
M. HenryBowler, 12 inns
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0.17 | 17%2/12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||
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W. O'RourkeBowler, 10 inns
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0.10 | 10%1/10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
H. NichollsBatter, 8 inns
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0.00 | 0%0/8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||
B. TicknerBowler, 6 inns
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0.00 | 0%0/6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
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M. HayBatter, 2 inns
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1.50 | 100%2/2 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
T. SoutheeBowler, 2 inns
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0.50 | 50%1/2 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
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M. FisherBowler, 2 inns
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0.00 | 0%0/2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Bowler, 2 inns
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0.00 | 0%0/2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
D. FoxcroftAll-rounder, 2 inns
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0.00 | 0%0/2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
New Zealand Team Catches
New Zealand Catches Match by Match
The last 10 Tests, innings by innings, and how often New Zealand went over the line
| Opponent | Result | Inns | For | Ag | 5.5+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | 5.9 | 5.1 | 70% | ||
 England (A)WTC, 25 Jun |
Wby 160 runs | 1st | 6 | 5 | |
| 2nd | 6 | 6 | |||
| England (A)WTC, 17 Jun |
Wby 253 runs | 1st | 7 | 8 | |
| 2nd | 4 | 7 | |||
| England (A)WTC, 4 Jun |
Lby 115 runs | 1st | 6 | 2 | |
| 2nd | 3 | 4 | |||
 Ireland (A)TEST, 27 May |
Wby an innings and 79 runs | 1st | 5 | 5 | |
| 2nd | 8 | - | |||
 West Indies (H)WTC, 17 Dec 2025 |
Wby 323 runs | 1st | 6 | 6 | |
| 2nd | 6 | 2 | |||
| West Indies (H)WTC, 9 Dec 2025 |
Wby 9 wickets | 1st | 4 | 6 | |
| 2nd | 6 | 1 | |||
| West Indies (H)WTC, 1 Dec 2025 |
Ddrawn | 1st | 7 | 8 | |
| 2nd | 5 | 7 | |||
 Zimbabwe (A)TEST, 7 Aug 2025 |
Wby an innings and 359 runs | 1st | 6 | 1 | |
| 2nd | 7 | - | |||
| Zimbabwe (A)TEST, 30 Jul 2025 |
Wby 9 wickets | 1st | 6 | 7 | |
| 2nd | 9 | 0 | |||
| England (H)WTC, 13 Dec 2024 |
Wby 423 runs | 1st | 7 | 8 | |
| 2nd | 4 | 8 |
India Catches Match by Match
New Zealand's next opponent, their last 10 Tests
| Opponent | Result | Inns | For | Ag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg | 5.1 | 5.8 | ||
 Sri Lanka (A)WTC, 23 Aug |
Ddrawn | 1st | 8 | 5 |
| 2nd | 6 | - | ||
| Sri Lanka (A)WTC, 15 Aug |
Wby 165 runs | 1st | 8 | 7 |
| 2nd | 7 | 8 | ||
 Afghanistan (H)TEST, 6 Jun |
Wby an innings and 300 runs | 1st | 5 | 6 |
| 2nd | 7 | - | ||
 South Africa (H)WTC, 22 Nov 2025 |
Lby 408 runs | 1st | 6 | 10 |
| 2nd | 2 | 7 | ||
| South Africa (H)WTC, 14 Nov 2025 |
Lby 30 runs | 1st | 2 | 6 |
| 2nd | 3 | 7 | ||
| West Indies (H)WTC, 10 Oct 2025 |
Wby 7 wickets | 1st | 4 | 1 |
| 2nd | 5 | 3 | ||
| West Indies (H)WTC, 2 Oct 2025 |
Wby an innings and 140 runs | 1st | 5 | 4 |
| 2nd | 8 | - | ||
| England (A)WTC, 31 Jul 2025 |
Wby 6 runs | 1st | 4 | 5 |
| 2nd | 4 | 6 | ||
| England (A)WTC, 23 Jul 2025 |
Ddrawn | 1st | 6 | 8 |
| 2nd | - | 3 | ||
| England (A)WTC, 10 Jul 2025 |
Lby 22 runs | 1st | 5 | 9 |
| 2nd | 2 | 4 |
New Zealand Catches Lines
How often each line went over, last 10 Tests, an innings each
| Line | Over | Under | Over % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 19 | 1 | 95% |
| 4.5 | 16 | 4 | 80% |
| 5.5 | 14 | 6 | 70% |
| 6.5 | 6 | 14 | 30% |
| 7.5 | 2 | 18 | 10% |
| Line | Over | Under | Over % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | 13 | 5 | 72% |
| 9.5 | 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 10.5 | 10 | 8 | 56% |
| 11.5 | 8 | 10 | 44% |
| 12.5 | 4 | 14 | 22% |
Catches Batting First and Chasing
New Zealand's catches per game by when they batted
| Batting | P | W | For | Ag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 6 | 5 | 11.8 | 11.7 |
| Second | 4 | 3 | 11.8 | 5.3 |
Test Catches Table
Catches per game, sides with 8+ Tests in the last two years
| Side | P | For | Ag | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1South Africa |
14 | 12.7 | 9.1 | 21.8 |
2 Australia |
21 | 12.1 | 10.0 | 22.1 |
| 3New Zealand |
12 | 11.8 | 9.9 | 21.7 |
| 4England |
20 | 11.5 | 9.9 | 21.4 |
5 India |
17 | 10.1 | 11.0 | 21.1 |
| 6Zimbabwe |
13 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 19.2 |
| 7West Indies |
18 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 19.0 |
8 Pakistan |
13 | 9.1 | 10.8 | 19.9 |
9 Bangladesh |
16 | 9.0 | 11.2 | 20.2 |
| 10Sri Lanka |
10 | 8.3 | 11.5 | 19.8 |
New Zealand Catches by Competition
Catches per game in each Test competition
| Competition | P | W-L | For | Ag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 ICC World Test Championship | 7 | 5-1 | 11.0 | 11.1 |
 Test Series | 3 | 3-0 | 13.7 | 4.3 |
New Zealand Test Catches Questions
How many catches do New Zealand take per innings in Tests?
New Zealand have averaged 5.9 catches an innings over their last 10 Tests, since December 2024, against their opponents' 5.1, and their best was 9 in their second innings against Zimbabwe on 30 Jul 2025.
How often do New Zealand go over 5.5 catches in an innings?
New Zealand went over 5.5 catches in 14 of 20 innings over their last 10 Tests, since December 2024, 70% of the time, while averaging 5.9 an innings against their opponents' 5.1.
Who takes the most catches for New Zealand?
Tom Blundell takes the most catches for New Zealand over their last 10 Tests, since December 2024, with 22 in 18 innings at 1.22 an innings, ahead of Tom Latham (16) and Daryl Mitchell (16).
What is New Zealand's highest catches in an innings in a recent Test?
New Zealand's highest over their last 10 Tests, since December 2024, is 9 catches in their second innings against Zimbabwe on 30 Jul 2025 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, against their average of 5.9.
Do New Zealand take more catches batting first or chasing?
Batting first brings New Zealand more catches over their last 10 Tests, since December 2024: they average 11.8 catches batting first in 6 Tests, and 11.8 batting second in 4, a gap of 0.08 catches.