India’s Virat Kohli holds the record for the most international centuries among active players. 

Since his international debut in a one-day international (ODI) against Sri Lanka in August 2008, Virat Kohli has already slammed 80 international hundreds so far.

Former England cricket team captain Joe Root has the second-most international centuries among active players. The right-handed batter has hit 50 international centuries.

Australia’s opening batter David Warner has the second-most international centuries among active players. The southpaw has hit 49 international centuries.

The likes of Australia's David Warner (49), India's Rohit Sharma (48) and Kane Williamson (45) of New Zealand complete the top five list for the most international centuries among active players.

Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar has the incredible record for the most centuries in international cricket. The former right-handed batter smashed 100 hundreds across three formats of the game.

Know the top 10 list of most international centuries among active players:

Most international centuries among active players

Player	Team	100s
Virat Kohli	India	80
Joe Root	England	50
David Warner	Australia	49
Rohit Sharma	India	47
Kane Williamson	New Zealand	45
Steve Smith	Australia	44
Babar Azam	Pakistan	31
Quinton de Kock	South Africa	28
Tamim Iqbal	Bangladesh	25
Shikhar Dhawan	India	24

Virat Kohli | 80 centuries

Former India captain Virat Kohli has the most international centuries among active players. Since 2008 , the Indian star batter has slammed 50 hundreds in ODI cricket. Kohli has hit 29 Test hundreds so far. The right-handed batter has also registered one T20 international ton. Overall, Kohli has 80 centuries in international cricket.

Joe Root | 50 centuries

England talisman Joe Root features second on the list for the most international centuries among active players. Since his international debut in 2012, Joe Root has slammed 50 centuries so far. The stylish right-handed batter has hit 34 Test hundreds while registering 16 ODI centuries. However, he is yet to slam a T20 international hundred.

David Warner | 49 centuries

Flamboyant Australia batter David Warner features third on the list for the most international centuries among active players. The two-time ICC ODI World Cup winner has 22 hundreds in the 50-over format. The left-hander has recorded 26 Test hundreds. Warner has hammered one T20I century so far. Between 2009 and 2023, Warner has registered 49 international centuries.

Rohit Sharma | 48 centuries

Next in line is India cricket team captain Rohit Sharma. Between 2007 and 2024, Rohit Sharma has hit 48 centuries in international cricket. The swashbuckling opening batter has the third-most hundreds in ODI format with 31 centuries, only behind Virat Kohli (50) and Sachin Tendulkar (49). Rohit has also recorded 12 Test hundreds and five T20I tons - the joint most by any player in the shortest format.  

Kane Williamson | 45 centuries

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson completes the top five list for the most international centuries among active players. Kane Williamson has slammed 32 centuries in Test cricket. The right-handed batter has also hit 13 ODI hundreds so far. However, Williamson is yet to record a T20I hundred. Overall, the New Zealand talisman has recorded 45 centuries in international cricket. 

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The ICC World Test Championship is the international championship of Test cricket.

Also referred to as the Test World Cup, the ICC World Test Championship is a league competition run by the International Cricket Council (ICC) since its inception in 2019.

The ICC World Test Championship was introduced in line with ICC’s goal of having one pinnacle tournament for each of the three formats of international cricket, and is currently the premier championship for Test cricket.

The inaugural edition of the World Test Championship began with the 2019 Ashes series and concluded with New Zealand beating India in the final to clinch the maiden WTC title in June 2021.

The second World Test Championship commenced in August 2021 with the Pataudi Trophy series and culminated with Australia lifting the trophy after defeating India in the final in June 2023.

The third edition of the World Test Championship began in 2023 and will conclude with the finals in England in the summer of 2025.

In this article, we take a look at the players with the most hundreds in WTC history.

Most hundreds in WTC history: Know players with most centuries in the World Test Championship

Player	Span	Matches	Runs	Hundreds
Joe Root (ENG)	2019-2024	57	4948	16
Marnus Labuschagne (AUS)	2019-2024	45	3904	11
Kane Williamson (NZ)	2019-2024	23	2289	10
Rohit Sharma (IND)	2019-2024	32	2552	9
Steve Smith (AUS)	2019-2024	45	3486	9
Dhananjaya de Silva (SL)	2019-2024	26	2043	8
Babar Azam (PAK)	2019-2024	31	2714	8
Usman Khawaja (AUS)	2019-2024	32	2686	7
Ben Stokes (ENG)	2019-2024	48	3101	7
Dimuth Karunaratne (SL)	2019-2024	28	2355	6

Joe Root | 16 hundreds

England’s Joe Root holds the record for the most hundreds in WTC history. Between 2019 and 2024, Joe Root has slammed 16 hundreds in the World Test Championship. The stylish right-handed batter also has scored the record for the most runs in WTC history. Since 2019, the former England captain has amassed 4,948 runs in 57 matches at an average of 52.63. Apart from 16 hundreds, Root has notched up 20 fifties in the World Test Championship.

Marnus Labuschagne | 11 hundreds

Marnus Labuschagne is second on the list for the most hundreds in WTC history. The Australian cricketer has registered 11 hundreds in the World Test Championship. He played a key role in guiding Australia to the WTC title in 2023. The middle-order batter has accumulated 3,904 runs in 45 Tests at an average of 52.92. He has also hit 19 half-centuries in the marquee ICC competition. 

Kane Williamson | 10 hundreds

Former New Zealand cricket team captain Kane Williamson features third on the list for the most hundreds in WTC history. Between 2019 and 2024, Kane Williamson has recorded 10 hundreds in the World Test Championship. The right-handed batter has scored 2,289 runs in just 23 Tests at an impressive average of 63.58. He has also slammed three fifties in the World Test Championship.

Rohit Sharma | 9 hundreds

Among Indian cricketers, Rohit Sharma has registered the most hundreds in WTC history. The Indian cricket team captain has hit nine hundreds in the World Test Championship between 2019 and 2024. India’s swashbuckling opening batter has amassed 2,552 runs in 32 Tests at an average of 50.03. Apart from nine centuries, Rohit has hit seven fifties in the three editions of the WTC so far.

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Pakistan talisman Babar Azam holds the record for the most matches as captain in T20 internationals.

During the first T20I of Pakistan's tour of Ireland 2024, Babar Azam scripted history as he became the player with most matches as captain in T20 internationals in May. 

Azam surpassed former Australia skipper Aaron Finch’s record, who earlier captained Australia in 76 T20Is between 2014 and 2022.

Babar Azam has led the Pakistan cricket team in 85 T20 internationals since 2019. 

Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson features third on the list of players with most matches as captain in T20 internationals. 

Kane Williamson captained New Zealand in 75 T20 internationals between 2012 and 2024.

Legendary captain duo of India’s MS Dhoni and Eoin Morgan of England complete the top five list. Get list of players with most matches as captain in T20 internationals. 

Most matches as captain in T20 internationals

Player	Span	Matches	Won	Lost	Tied/Draw/NR	Win%
Babar Azam (PAK)	2019-2024	85	48	29	8Â	56.47
Aaron Finch (AUS)	2014-2022	76	40	32	4	52.63
Kane Williamson (NZ)	2012-2024	75	39	34	2	52.00
MS Dhoni (IND)	2007-2016	72	41	28	3	56.94
Eoin Morgan (ENG)	2012-2022	72	42	27	3	58.33
Ahmed Faiz (MAS)	2019-2024	67	39	25	3	58.20
Clinton Rubagumya (Rwanda)	2021-2024	66	15	49	2	22.72
Rohit Sharma (IND)	2017-2024	62	49	12	1	79.03
Gerhard Erasmus (Namibia)	2019-2024	60	38	21	1	63.33
Brian Masaba (Uganda)	2021-2024	60	45	12	3	75.00

Babar Azam | 85 T20Is 

Apart from being the most capped T20I captain, Babar Azam is now the second-most successful captain in T20 internationals. Under Babar Azam’s leadership, Pakistan have registered 48 wins in 85 matches with a win percentage of 56.47. Babar Azam is only behind India’s Rohit Sharma, who has 49 wins in 69 matches with a win percentage of 79.03. Pakistan reached the final of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia under his captaincy.

Aaron Finch | 76 T20Is

Former Australia cricketer Aaron Finch earlier held the record for the most matches as captain in T20 internationals. After making his T20I captaincy debut in 2014, Aaron Finch led Australia in 76 T20Is till 2022. Australia won 40 of the 76 T20Is under Aaron Finch’s captaincy with a win percentage of 52.63. 

Kane Williamson | 75 T20Is

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson is third on the list of players with most matches as captain in T20 internationals. Widely regarded as one of the greatest contemporary captains, Kane Williamson captained New Zealand in 75 T20 internationals. Under his leadership, New Zealand registered 39 wins and suffered 34 defeats with a win percentage of 52. Williamson led New Zealand to the final of the 2021 T20 World Cup held in Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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The Hagley Oval is one of the world’s oldest cricket grounds located in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Established in 1851, the Canterbury cricket team used the venue frequently until the 1920s.

Situated in the Hagley Park in the central city of Christchurch, the Hagley Oval has a seating capacity of 9,000 and is expandable to 18,000.

Hagley Oval staged its first international men’s cricket match, a one-day game played between Canada and Scotland during the 2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in January 2014. Scotland won the match by 170 runs.

It later staged its first Test played between hosts New Zealand and Sri Lanka in December 2014. The hosts won the Test by eight wickets. Since then, it has hosted 12 Test matches in men’s cricket.

In November 2019, the Hagley Oval staged its first T20 international as England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in that game.

Ahead of the second Test between New Zealand and Australia, let’s have a closer look at the Hagley Oval Test records and stats:

Hagley Oval Test records and stats

Highest total

The New Zealand cricket team holds the record for the highest total at the Hagley Oval in Test cricket. During the second Test of Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand in 2021, the hosts posted a mammoth total of 659/6d after bowling out the visitors for 297 in their first innings. Captain Kane Williamson led from the front as he slammed 238 off 364 balls, along with contributions from Henry Nicholls (157) and Daryl Mitchell (102 not out) to help New Zealand register a record Test total at the venue. New Zealand later bundled out Pakistan for 188 in their second innings to win the  Christchurch Test by an innings and 176 runs.

Lowest total

The South Africa cricket team registered the lowest total at the Hagley Oval in Tests. The Dean Elgar-led visitors were skittled out for 95 in 49.2 overs during the first Test of South Africa’s tour of New Zealand in 2022. Zubayr Hamza top-scored for the Proteas with 25 while wicketkeeper-batter Kyle Verreynne added 18. For New Zealand, right-arm pacer Matt Henry was the wrecker-in-chief as he bagged seven wickets for just 23 runs. New Zealand posted 482 in their first innings to register a massive lead. The hosts later bowled out South Africa for 111 in their second innings to win the Test by an innings and 276 runs.

Most runs

New Zealand’s star cricketer Tom Latham has scored the most runs at this ground in cricket’s longest format. The wicketkeeper-batter has accumulated 971 runs in 12 Test matches at an average of 48.55. Latham has slammed two centuries and five fifties in this venue in Test cricket. New Zealand talisman Kane Williamson is second on the list with 696 runs in nine Test matches at an average of 49.71.

Most wickets

New Zealand captain Tim Southee picked up the most wickets at the Hagley Oval in Test cricket. Between 2014 and 2023, the right-arm fast bowler has scalped 59 wickets in 12 matches at an average of 21.64. He has claimed one four-wicket haul and four fifers at this venue in Tests. Compatriot Trent Boult features second on the list with 53 wickets in nine Tests.

Highest individual score

Tom Latham registered the highest individual score at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Opening the batting, captain Tom Latham led from the front as he hammered 252 against Bangladesh in the first innings of the second Test in January 2022. His magnificent double century was laced with 34 fours and two sixes to help New Zealand post a huge total of 521/6d. The hosts later bowled out Bangladesh for 126 and 278 in their two innings to win the Test by an innings and 117 runs.

Best bowling figures in an innings

New Zealand cricketer Matt Henry recorded the best bowling figures in an innings of a Test at this venue in 2022. The right-arm pacer registered brilliant figures of 7/23 to help bundle out South Africa for 95 in their first innings. Matt Henry dismissed opposition captain Dean Elgar, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Zubayr Hamza, Kyle Verreynne, Kagiso Rabada, and Glenton Stuurman. New Zealand thrashed South Africa by an innings and 276 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The series later ended 1-1.

Best bowling figures in a match

New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson holds the record for the best bowling figures in a Test match at the Hagley Oval. The right-arm fast bowler took 11 wickets during the second Test of Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand in 2021. While Kyle Jamieson bagged five wickets for 69 runs in the first innings, he scalped another six wickets for 48 runs in the second innings. Jamieson’s incredible bowling performance helped New Zealand win the Test by an innings and 276 runs.

Highest partnership

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls recorded the highest partnership at this ground in Test cricket. Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls forged a massive 369-run stand for the fourth wicket in their first innings of the second Test against Pakistan in 2021. Williamson slammed 238 while Nicholls scored 157. New Zealand won the Christchurch Test by an innings and 176 runs.

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Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand's Kane Williamson hold the record for the most hundreds in Test cricket among the ‘Fab Four�with 32 tons each.

The Fab Four - short for ‘Fabulous Four�- is a term coined by cricket pundits, which clubs together the top four Test batters of the modern era - India’s Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson.

While Smith has now hit 32 Test tons, Williamson also has notched 32 Test centuries since making his debut in 2010. In March 2023, he also became the only Kiwis player to hit six double centuries in the format when he achieved the feat against Sri Lanka.

Former England captain Joe Root is second on the list. Root is the first batter among the ‘Fab Four�to breach the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket. He achieved the feat in the first Test against New Zealand at the Lord’s in 2022.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has scored 29 Test centuries in his red-ball cricket career so far.

He is currently the fourth-most prolific batter among the ‘Fab Four�with more than 8,000 runs in red-ball cricket. 

Australia’s Steve Smith earlier equalled Virat Kohli’s tally for centuries with a 226-ball 131 that helped his team secure a draw against India in Sydney in 2021. 

However, what makes Steve Smith stand out among the other 'Fab Four' batters is his batting average. The former Australia captain has scored more than 9,000 runs in over 100 Test matches at an average of almost 60, making him the most consistent batter among the rest.

Fab Four in Test cricket: Most hundreds 

Player	Runs	Hundreds	Double hundreds	Career span
Steve Smith	9,634	32	4	2010-2024
Kane Williamson	8,666	32	6	2010-2024
Joe Root	11,599	31	5	2012-2024
Virat Kohli	8,848	29	7	2011-2024

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Seddon Park is New Zealand’s fourth-largest cricket ground located in Hamilton.

Established in 1950, Seddon Park is named after Richard Seddon, the longest-serving Prime Minister of New Zealand. 

Located close to the centre of Hamilton, the cricket venue is famous for its village green-style setting, affording a picnic atmosphere for spectators.

Apart from cricket, the stadium has been used for rugby union, rugby league and hockey matches.

Seddon Park hosted its first international cricket match, a One-Day International (ODI) played between hosts New Zealand and India in February 1981. New Zealand won the game by 57 runs.

Ten years later, it staged its first Test match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. The match ended in a draw. Since then, it has hosted more than 20 Tests so far. 

Let’s have a look at Seddon Park Test records and stats:

Seddon Park Test records and stats

Highest total

The New Zealand cricket team holds the record for the highest total at Seddon Park in Test cricket. During the first Test of Bangladesh’s tour of New Zealand in 2019, the hosts posted a mammoth total of 715/6d after bundling out the visitors for 234 in their first innings. Captain Kane Williamson led from the front as he slammed an unbeaten 200 off 257 balls, along with contributions from Tom Latham (161), Jeet Raval (132), Colin de Grandhomme (76) and Henry Nicholls (53) to help New Zealand register a record Test total at the venue. The hosts later bowled out Bangladesh for 429 in their second innings to win the Hamilton Test by an innings and 52 runs.

Lowest total

New Zealand registered the lowest total at Seddon Park in Tests. Chasing 127 in the fourth innings, the hosts were skittled out for 93 in 43.3 overs by Pakistan in Hamilton in 1993. Star pacers Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis bagged five wickets each for Pakistan. Andrew Jones top-scored for New Zealand with 19. Put into bat, Pakistan managed 216 in their first innings before bowling out New Zealand for 264. The visitors scored 174 in their second innings to set-up a target of 127. Pakistan won the only Test of the series by 33 runs. 

Most runs

New Zealand’s star batter Kane Williamson has scored the most runs at this ground in cricket’s longest format. The right-handed batter has accumulated 1,238 runs in 10 Test matches at a staggering average of 88.42. Williamson has also slammed five hundreds and as many fifties at this venue in Test cricket. His former teammate Ross Taylor is second on the list with 1,104 runs in 13 Test matches at an average of 55.20.

Most wickets

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee picked up the most wickets at Seddon Park in Test cricket. Between 2010 and 2020, the right-arm pacer bagged 51 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 22.17. He claimed four four-wicket hauls and one fifer at this venue in Tests. Compatriot Neil Wagner features second on the list with 39 wickets in eight Tests.

Highest individual score

Former New Zealand Test captain Kane Williamson registered the highest individual score at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Batting at number three, Kane Williamson scored 251 against West Indies in the first innings of the opening Test in December 2020. His magnificent double century was laced with 34 fours and two sixes to help New Zealand post a huge total of 519/7d. The hosts later bowled out West Indies for 138 and 247 in their two innings to win the Test by an innings and 134 runs.

Best bowling figures in an innings

Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns recorded the best bowling figures in an innings of a Test at this venue in 1999. The right-arm pacer registered brilliant figures of 7/27 to help bundle out West Indies for 97 in their second innings. Cairns dismissed Adrian Griffith, Sherwin Campbell, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Jimmy Adams, Franklyn Rose, Dinanath Ramnarine and Reon King. New Zealand thrashed West Indies by nine wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The hosts later clinched the series 2-0.

Best bowling figures in a match

Chris Cairns also holds the record for the best bowling figures in a Test match at Seddon Park. The pacer took 10 wickets during the first Test of West Indies�tour of New Zealand in 1999. While Cairns took three wickets for 73 runs in the first innings, he scalped seven wickets for 27 runs in the second innings. Cairns�incredible bowling performance helped New Zealand win the Test by nine wickets.

Highest partnership

New Zealand’s Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum recorded the highest partnership at this ground in Test cricket. Martin Guptill and Brendon McCullum forged a massive 339-run stand for the sixth wicket in their first innings of the Only Test against Bangladesh in 2010. Guptill hammered 189 while McCullum slammed 185. New Zealand won the Test by 121 runs. 

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The New Zealand cricket team will host South Africa in a two-match Test series starting on Sunday, February 4.

As per the New Zealand vs South Africa Test 2024 schedule, the first match will be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui before the two teams travel to Hamilton to play the second game at Seddon Park scheduled to begin on February 13.

Ranked fifth in the ICC men’s Test rankings, hosts New Zealand will be led by captain Tim Southee.

The Kiwis have also included the world’s top-ranked Test batter and former skipper Kane Williamson in the squad after he withdrew midway through the recently-concluded T20I series against Pakistan.

Apart from Williamson, New Zealand have few other injury concerns as wicketkeeper-batter Tom Blundell and pacer Kyle Jamieson are also doubtful for the opening Test.

Meanwhile, young right-arm pacer Will O’Rourke has been named in the squad for the second Test.

Having registered one win and one loss against Bangladesh, New Zealand are currently placed third in the WTC 2023-25 standings.

On the other hand, the South Africa cricket team will field a second-string squad in the upcoming Test series as a majority of their regular players are featuring in the SA20, the country’s top T20 competition.

As many as seven uncapped players have been included in the 14-man Test squad to be led by captain-elect Neil Brand.

Interestingly, Neil Brand is among the seven new faces who captained South Africa's A side during their recent series versus West Indies A.

Wicketkeeper-batter David Bedingham and Keegan Petersen are the only two cricketers in the squad that featured in South Africa’s impressive win over India in the first Test.

Khaya Zondo, Dane Paterson and Duanne Olivier have also been recalled to the Test squad.

The Proteas head into the series after being held to a 1-1 draw in the recently-concluded Test series. They are placed second in the WTC 2023-25 standings with 12 points from two matches.

New Zealand vs South Africa head-to-head in Test cricket

South Africa have a dominant head-to-head record against New Zealand in Test cricket. The Proteas have won 26 of the 47 Tests that they have played against the Kiwis. New Zealand have registered just five victories while as many as 26 matches have ended in draws. 

The last time these two sides met, South Africa defeated New Zealand by 198 runs in Christchurch to level the two-match Test series 1-1 in 2022.

Where to watch New Zealand vs South Africa Tests 2024 live in India

Live streaming of the New Zealand vs South Africa Tests 2024 will be available on Amazon Prime Video in India.

There will be no live telecast of the NZ vs RSA Tests 2024 on any TV channel in India.

New Zealand vs South Africa Test 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

Day and Date	Match	Venue	Time (IST)
Sunday, February 4 - Thursday, February 8Â	New Zealand vs South Africa, 1st Test	Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui	3:30 AMÂ
Tuesday, February 13 - Saturday, February 17	New Zealand vs South Africa, 2nd Test	Seddon Park, Hamilton	3:30 AM

New Zealand vs South Africa Test 2024 squads

New Zealand Test squad: Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell  (wicket-keeper), Devon Conway  (wicket-keeper), Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham  (wicket-keeper), Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke (second Test only), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young 

South Africa Test squad: Neil Brand (captain), David Bedingham (wicket-keeper), Ruan de Swardt (wicket-keeper), Clyde Fortuin (wicket-keeper), Zubayr Hamza, Tshepo Moreki, Mihlali Mpongwana, Duanne Olivier, Dane Paterson, Keegan Petersen, Dane Piedt, Raynard van Tonder, Shaun von Berg, Khaya Zondo

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The Hagley Oval is one of the world’s oldest cricket grounds located in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Established in 1851, the Canterbury cricket team used the venue frequently until the 1920s.

Situated in the Hagley Park in the central city of Christchurch, the Hagley Oval has a seating capacity of 9,000 and is expandable to 18,000.

Hagley Oval staged its first international men’s cricket match, a one-day game played between Canada and Scotland during the 2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in January 2014. Scotland won the match by 170 runs.

It later staged its first Test played between hosts New Zealand and Sri Lanka in December 2014. The hosts won the Test by eight wickets.

Five years later, the Hagley Oval staged its first T20 international in November 2019. England beat New Zealand by seven wickets in that game.

Since then, it has hosted nine T20 internationals in men’s cricket. Let’s have a look at Hagley Oval T20I records and stats:

Hagley Oval T20I records and stats

Highest team total

The New Zealand cricket team holds the record for the highest team total at the Hagley Oval in T20 international cricket. During a New Zealand T20I Tri-Series clash in 2022, the hosts posted 208/5 in their 20 overs against Bangladesh in the fifth match in Christchurch. Put into bat, New Zealand rode on fifties from Devon Conway (64) and Glenn Phillips (60) to post a record T20I total at the venue. The Tim Southee-led New Zealand later restricted Bangladesh to 160/7 in their allotted overs to register a comprehensive 48-run victory. However, the hosts lost to Pakistan by five wickets in the Tri-Series final. 

Lowest team total

The Pakistan cricket team registered the lowest team total at the Hagley Oval in the T20I format. Led by captain Kane Williamson, New Zealand restricted Pakistan to 130/7 in their 20 overs during a Tri-Series encounter in 2022. Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell picked up two wickets each. Iftikhar Ahmed top-scored for Pakistan with a run-a-ball 27. Finn Allen’s 62 and Devon Conway’s unbeaten 49 helped New Zealand chase down the target in 16.1 overs and with nine wickets in hand. 

Most runs

New Zealand’s star batter Devon Conway has scored the most runs at the venue in T20I cricket. Between 2021 and 2022, the swashbuckling left-handed batter has accumulated 332 runs in six matches at an impressive average of 110.66 and a strike rate of 133.87. Conway has slammed three fifties in the T20I format at the Hagley Oval. Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan features second on the list with 201 runs in five matches.

Most wickets

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has bagged the most wickets at this cricket ground in T20 internationals. The right-arm pacer has scalped 10 wickets in seven matches at an average of 19.80 and an economy of 7.47. His best T20I bowling figures at the Hagley Oval is 2/10. Tim Southee’s Michael Bracewell is second on the list with eight wickets in five matches. 

Highest individual score

Devon Conway holds the record for the highest individual score at the Hagley Oval in T20I cricket. Batting at number four, Devon Conway scored a magnificent 99 not out off just 59 balls against arch-rivals Australia in the first T20I of the series in 2021. His scintillating knock was laced with 10 fours and three maximums. Despite missing his ton by one run, Conway powered New Zealand to 184/5 in their 20 overs. The hosts later bowled out Australia for 131 in 17.3 overs to win the game by 53 runs in Christchurch.

Best bowling figures

New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi has the best bowling figures at this venue in T20 international cricket. The leg-spinner registered impressive figures of 4/28 during the first T20I of Australia’s tour of New Zealand in February 2021. Defending 185, Sodhi bamboozled the Australian batters as he dismissed Marcus Stoinis, Ashton Agar, Daniel Sams and Kane Richardson to bundle out Australia for 131. New Zealand later won the five-match T20I series 3-2.

Highest partnership

New Zealand’s Finn Allen and wicketkeeper-batter Devon Conway hold the record for the highest partnership at the Hagley Oval in T20I cricket. During the fourth game of New Zealand T20I Tri-Series in 2022, Allen and Conway forged a match-winning 117-run partnership for the opening wicket to help New Zealand chase down 131 in 16.1 overs. While Allen scored 62 off 42 balls, Conway remained unbeaten on 49. The incredible partnership guided New Zealand to a nine-wicket win in Christchurch.

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