New Zealand Stats
New Zealand Test Cricket Wickets Stats
How many wickets New Zealand take, and who takes the most, game by game
Updated , after the England game
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| New Zealand total | 8.9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | - | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 5 | - | |
N. SmithAll-rounder, 9 inns
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3.0 | 78%7/9 | 423-91-4 | 216-64-2 | 118-57-1 | 09-48-0 | 310.4-38-3 | 617-70-6 | 614-40-6 | 215-53-2 | 314-20-3 | -DNB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Z. FoulkesBowler, 6 inns
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2.8 | 67%4/6 | 315.2-35-3 | 310.5-52-3 | 111-32-1 | 114-50-1 | 416-38-4 | 59-37-5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. PatelBowler, 30 inns
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2.6 | 70%21/30 | -DNB | -DNB | 521.4-103-5 | 614.1-57-6 | 011-54-0 | 212.2-43-2 | -DNB | 218-100-2 | 041-135-0 | 220-60-2 | 630-90-6 | 217-54-2 | 618-57-6 | 224-76-2 | 436.4-148-4 | 317-88-3 | 07-32-0 | 236-112-2 | 024-89-0 | -DNB | 02-22-0 | 1047.5-119-10 | 426-106-4 | 229.1-90-2 | 117-60-1 | 214-34-2 | 29-25-2 | 116-48-1 | 219-31-2 | 533-89-5 | 118-74-1 | 235-100-2 | 314.1-42-3 | 139-120-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. HenryBowler, 20 inns
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2.5 | 50%10/20 | 524-80-5 | 618.1-29-6 | 04-8-0 | 111-43-1 | 515-40-5 | 27-16-2 | 615.3-39-6 | 321-51-3 | 18-26-1 | 13-10-1 | 513.2-15-5 | 324.3-102-3 | 128-58-1 | 121-69-1 | 127-128-1 | 115-67-1 | 326-78-3 | 312-36-3 | 132-94-1 | 112-54-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I. SodhiBowler, 8 inns
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2.1 | 63%5/8 | 17-36-1 | -DNB | 114-71-1 | 219-74-2 | 327-95-3 | 218-59-2 | 221-87-2 | 636.5-86-6 | 022-63-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. BoultBowler, 19 inns
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2.1 | 63%12/19 | 422-104-4 | 012-65-0 | 533.3-106-5 | 316-94-3 | 313.5-21-3 | 124-73-1 | 221.1-47-2 | 315-39-3 | 429-85-4 | 210.1-34-2 | 131-91-1 | 09-30-0 | 322.2-75-3 | 214.2-17-2 | 220-45-2 | 19.1-34-1 | 226-66-2 | 06-7-0 | 134-106-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. TicknerBowler, 3 inns
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2.0 | 33%1/3 | 03-21-0 | -DNB | 18-40-1 | 517.2-76-5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
G. PhillipsKeeper, 11 inns
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1.91 | 55%6/11 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | 120-84-1 | 312-42-3 | 26-26-2 | 116-60-1 | -DNB | 115-69-1 | 338-141-3 | 218-52-2 | 012-50-0 | 312-31-3 | -DNB | 416-53-4 | 116-47-1 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. JamiesonBowler, 18 inns
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1.89 | 56%10/18 | 120-78-1 | 319-61-3 | 514-62-5 | 112-41-1 | 04-8-0 | -DNB | 217-52-2 | 013-25-0 | 016.3-66-0 | -DNB | 27-20-2 | 425-79-4 | 012-36-0 | 08-15-0 | 323.2-91-3 | 317-40-3 | 522-31-5 | 224-30-2 | 326-85-3 | 015-28-0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. WagnerBowler, 17 inns
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1.76 | 53%9/17 | 121-66-1 | 03-7-0 | 212-75-2 | 08-33-0 | 215-40-2 | 115-44-1 | 121-68-1 | 310-18-3 | 124-83-1 | 216-27-2 | 333.1-66-3 | 09-37-0 | 438-83-4 | 317.2-50-3 | 437-92-4 | 323-59-3 | 037-63-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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W. O'RourkeBowler, 16 inns
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1.75 | 56%9/16 | 320-53-3 | 04.1-16-0 | 220-68-2 | 110-48-1 | 211-25-2 | 216-46-2 | 013-26-0 | 310-28-3 | 02-5-0 | -DNB | 03-5-0 | 01-5-0 | 412-22-4 | 321-92-3 | 017-81-0 | 518.5-55-5 | 317-49-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bowler, 39 inns
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1.72 | 36%14/39 | 16-18-1 | 02-15-0 | 16-8-1 | 115-53-1 | 119-70-1 | 114-48-1 | 016-39-0 | 15.2-0-1 | 16-25-1 | 114.1-43-1 | 115-33-1 | 125-62-1 | 220-43-2 | 325.5-69-3 | 015-39-0 | 323-100-3 | 119-68-1 | 032-154-0 | 111-67-1 | 414-55-4 | 023.5-87-0 | 022-43-0 | 013-31-0 | 527.4-69-5 | 322-75-3 | 122-64-1 | 419-48-4 | 625.1-43-6 | 117-37-1 | 333.1-103-3 | 015-44-0 | 430.2-93-4 | 521.1-69-5 | 429-63-4 | 212-15-2 | 07-17-0 | 112-33-1 | 125-56-1 | 312-42-3 | -DNB | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. SantnerAll-rounder, 20 inns
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1.35 | 30%6/20 | 010-59-0 | 214.2-54-2 | 01-4-0 | -DNB | 016-46-0 | 417.1-27-4 | 719.3-53-7 | 629-104-6 | 033-82-0 | 019-64-0 | 114.2-51-1 | 328-65-3 | 311-51-3 | 010-30-0 | 013-38-0 | 020-82-0 | 18-22-1 | 033-111-0 | 08-35-0 | 011-31-0 | 013-38-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
M. BracewellAll-rounder, 10 inns
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1.30 | 40%4/10 | 02-12-0 | 015-42-0 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | 026-87-0 | 420-75-4 | 224-72-2 | 225-82-2 | 17-54-1 | 115.2-109-1 | 317.2-62-3 | 08-60-0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
W. SomervilleBowler, 12 inns
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1.25 | 33%4/12 | 019-80-0 | 010-59-0 | 024-60-0 | 016-38-0 | 129-99-1 | 010-36-0 | 16-20-1 | 221-49-2 | 322.2-83-3 | 131-73-1 | 436-75-4 | 320-52-3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
C. de GrandhommeAll-rounder, 16 inns
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0.81 | 19%3/16 | 18-24-1 | 03.5-3-0 | 012-32-0 | -DNB | 015-24-0 | 07-12-0 | 324-78-3 | 013-43-0 | 230-68-2 | 05-14-0 | 122-37-1 | 117-47-1 | 117-35-1 | 14-8-1 | 013-36-0 | 14-3-1 | 230-44-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
B. SearsBowler, 4 inns
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0.75 | 25%1/4 | 017-73-0 | 16-12-1 | 28-27-2 | 015-37-0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. RavindraAll-rounder, 11 inns
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0.27 | 9%1/11 | -DNB | -DNB | 02-2-0 | 02-10-0 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | 01-8-0 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | 06-30-0 | 012.4-54-0 | 02-12-0 | 05-11-0 | 04-20-0 | 313-56-3 | 07-28-0 | 09-17-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. MitchellAll-rounder, 13 inns
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0.08 | 0%0/13 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | 03-12-0 | 02-0-0 | -DNB | 04-10-0 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | 03-25-0 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | 01-2-0 | 110-11-1 | 04-5-0 | 03-19-0 | -DNB | 03-16-0 | -DNB | 02-8-0 | -DNB | -DNB | 00.1-0-0 | 05-9-0 | -DNB | 011-23-0 | -DNB | |||||||||||||||||||||||
K. WilliamsonBatter, 4 inns
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0.00 | 0%0/4 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | 01-2-0 | 02-10-0 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | 03-9-0 | -DNB | -DNB | 05-20-0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. AstleBowler, 2 inns
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1.50 | 50%1/2 | 232-111-2 | 18-41-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. DuffyBowler, 2 inns
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1.00 | 50%1/2 | 010-24-0 | 27.1-28-2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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M. FisherBowler, 2 inns
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1.00 | 0%0/2 | 16.5-16-1 | 15-22-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. RavalBatter, 1 inns
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1.00 | 0%0/1 | -DNB | -DNB | 113-33-1 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. LathamKeeper, 1 inns
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1.00 | 0%0/1 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | 11-0-1 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | ||||||
L. FergusonBowler, 1 inns
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0.00 | 0%0/1 | 011-47-0 | -DNB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. BlundellKeeper, 1 inns
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0.00 | 0%0/1 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | 03-13-0 | -DNB | -DNB | -DNB | |||||||||||||
D. FoxcroftAll-rounder, 1 inns
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0.00 | 0%0/1 | 01-0-0 | -DNB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AA green cell reached the line. Each innings is its own column, the 1st then the 2nd. The line under a figure is the bowler's overs, runs and wickets; DNB did not bowl.
New Zealand Team Wickets
Line8.5
Avg8.98.7
Hit79%
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New Zealand Wickets Match by Match
The last 30 Tests, innings by innings, and how often New Zealand went over the line
Line8.5
India Wickets Match by Match
New Zealand's next opponent, their last 40 Tests
New Zealand Wickets Lines
How often each line went over, last 30 Tests, an innings each
| Line | Over | Under | Over % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 49 | 9 | 84% |
| 7.5 | 47 | 11 | 81% |
| 8.5 | 46 | 12 | 79% |
| 9.5 | 43 | 15 | 74% |
| 10.5 | 0 | 58 | 0% |
| Line | Over | Under | Over % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.5 | 39 | 16 | 71% |
| 16.5 | 36 | 19 | 65% |
| 17.5 | 34 | 21 | 62% |
| 18.5 | 33 | 22 | 60% |
| 19.5 | 30 | 25 | 55% |
Wickets Batting First and Chasing
New Zealand's wickets per game by when they batted
| Batting | P | W | For | Ag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 12 | 6 | 17.3 | 17.9 |
| Second | 18 | 7 | 17.1 | 15.6 |
Test Wickets Table
Wickets per game, sides with 8+ Tests in the last two years
| Side | P | For | Ag | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 South Africa |
14 | 19.7 | 15.6 | 35.3 |
| 2New Zealand |
12 | 18.6 | 14.9 | 33.5 |
3 England |
20 | 18.4 | 16.9 | 35.3 |
4 Australia |
21 | 18.0 | 16.3 | 34.3 |
5 India |
17 | 17.7 | 15.7 | 33.3 |
6 Pakistan |
13 | 17.0 | 19.4 | 36.4 |
7 Bangladesh |
16 | 16.6 | 16.7 | 33.3 |
8 West Indies |
18 | 16.3 | 17.9 | 34.2 |
9 Sri Lanka |
10 | 13.6 | 18.1 | 31.7 |
10 Zimbabwe |
13 | 13.4 | 17.4 | 30.8 |
New Zealand Wickets by Competition
Wickets per game in each Test competition
| Competition | P | W-L | For | Ag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 ICC World Test Championship | 23 | 8-12 | 17.3 | 17.8 |
 Test Series | 7 | 5-1 | 16.7 | 12.4 |
New Zealand Test Wickets Questions
How many wickets do New Zealand take per innings in Tests?
New Zealand have averaged 8.9 wickets an innings over their last 30 Tests, since November 2018, against their opponents' 8.7, and their best was 10 in their first innings against England on 25 Jun 2026.
How often do New Zealand go over 8.5 wickets in an innings?
New Zealand went over 8.5 wickets in 46 of 58 innings over their last 30 Tests, since November 2018, 79% of the time, while averaging 8.9 an innings against their opponents' 8.7.
Who takes the most wickets for New Zealand?
Ajaz Patel takes the most wickets for New Zealand over their last 30 Tests, since November 2018, with 78 in 30 innings at 2.6 an innings, ahead of (67) and Matt Henry (50).
What is New Zealand's highest wickets in an innings in a recent Test?
New Zealand's highest over their last 30 Tests, since November 2018, is 10 wickets in their first innings against England on 25 Jun 2026 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, against their average of 8.9.
Do New Zealand take more wickets batting first or chasing?
Batting first brings New Zealand more wickets over their last 30 Tests, since November 2018: they average 17.3 wickets batting first in 12 Tests, and 17.1 batting second in 18, a gap of 0.22 wickets.