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 % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | |||
| New Zealand total | 5.8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | - | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | |
T. BlundellKeeper, 37 inns
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1.30 | 70%26/37 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
W. YoungBatter, 22 inns
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0.95 | 59%13/22 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
D. MitchellAll-rounder, 33 inns
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0.94 | 61%20/33 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||||
T. LathamKeeper, 35 inns
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0.77 | 51%18/35 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |||||
G. PhillipsKeeper, 29 inns
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0.59 | 38%11/29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||
T. SoutheeBowler, 19 inns
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0.58 | 53%10/19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
M. SantnerAll-rounder, 15 inns
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0.53 | 40%6/15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. BracewellAll-rounder, 10 inns
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0.40 | 40%4/10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. SearsBowler, 6 inns
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0.33 | 33%2/6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. WilliamsonBatter, 25 inns
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0.32 | 20%5/25 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
A. PatelBowler, 13 inns
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0.31 | 23%3/13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. SmithAll-rounder, 16 inns
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0.25 | 19%3/16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
S. KuggeleijnAll-rounder, 4 inns
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0.25 | 25%1/4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. ConwayKeeper, 33 inns
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0.24 | 21%7/33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
R. RavindraAll-rounder, 39 inns
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0.23 | 21%8/39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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W. O'RourkeBowler, 27 inns
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0.22 | 22%6/27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||
M. HenryBowler, 26 inns
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0.19 | 15%4/26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. WagnerBowler, 2 inns
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1.00 | 50%1/2 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I. SodhiBowler, 2 inns
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0.00 | 0%0/2 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ANew Zealand Team Catches
New Zealand Catches Match by Match
The last 20 Tests, innings by innings, and how often New Zealand went over the line
India Catches Match by Match
New Zealand's next opponent, their last 20 Tests
New Zealand Catches Lines
How often each line went over, last 20 Tests, an innings each
| Line | Over | Under | Over % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 35 | 4 | 90% |
| 4.5 | 30 | 9 | 77% |
| 5.5 | 25 | 14 | 64% |
| 6.5 | 14 | 25 | 36% |
| 7.5 | 7 | 32 | 18% |
| Line | Over | Under | Over % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | 27 | 10 | 73% |
| 9.5 | 25 | 12 | 68% |
| 10.5 | 21 | 16 | 57% |
| 11.5 | 17 | 20 | 46% |
| 12.5 | 10 | 27 | 27% |
Catches Batting First and Chasing
New Zealand's catches per game by when they batted
| Batting | P | W | For | Ag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 10 | 7 | 10.9 | 11.5 |
| Second | 10 | 5 | 11.9 | 8.1 |
Test Catches Table
Catches per game, sides with 8+ Tests in the last two years
| Side | P | For | Ag | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 South 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 |
4 England |
20 | 11.5 | 9.9 | 21.4 |
5 India |
17 | 10.1 | 11.0 | 21.1 |
6 Zimbabwe |
13 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 19.2 |
7 West 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 |
10 Sri 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 | 17 | 9-7 | 11.0 | 10.8 |
 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 5.8 catches an innings over their last 20 Tests, since February 2024, against their opponents' 5.2, 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 25 of 39 innings over their last 20 Tests, since February 2024, 64% of the time, while averaging 5.8 an innings against their opponents' 5.2.
Who takes the most catches for New Zealand?
Tom Blundell takes the most catches for New Zealand over their last 20 Tests, since February 2024, with 48 in 37 innings at 1.30 an innings, ahead of Daryl Mitchell (31) and Tom Latham (27).
What is New Zealand's highest catches in an innings in a recent Test?
New Zealand's highest over their last 20 Tests, since February 2024, is 9 catches in their second innings against Zimbabwe on 30 Jul 2025 at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, against their average of 5.8.
Do New Zealand take more catches batting first or chasing?
Chasing brings New Zealand more catches over their last 20 Tests, since February 2024: they average 10.9 catches batting first in 10 Tests, and 11.9 batting second in 10, a gap of 1.00 catches.