Tendulkar’s international centuries vs New Zealand : 9. 160 vs New Zealand in Hamilton

Nine international centuries against New Zealand

Sachin Tendulkar has played 24 Test matches against the Kiwis in which he has amassed 1595 runs and has scored four centuries. In the ODIs, the Little Master has scored five tons with an average of over 46 in 42 matches. Here is a detailed list of all his tons against the Black Caps.

1. 115 vs New Zealand in Vadodara

October 28, 1994: The tournament was Wills Cup triangular series and India were playing against New Zealand.

Batting first, the Kiwis scored 269 runs after opener Kein Rutherford (108) and Adam Parore (96) opened the innings in style. Indian openers Manoj Prabhakar (74) and Tendulkar replied back brilliantly and added 144 runs for the first wicket. Sachin’s knock comprised of 9 boundaries.

Result: India won by 7 wickets

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

2. 117 vs New Zealand in Bangalore

May 14, 1997: It was the Independence Day cup - a tournament to mark India’s 50th anniversary of Independence.

In the first league match, New Zealand scored a low score of 222 runs. Indian openers Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar provided a solid platform as the duo added 169 runs for the first wicket. The rest was a formality and India convincingly won the match.

Result: India won by 8 wickets

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

3. 113 vs New Zealand in Wellington

December 26, 1998: In the end of 1998, India toured New Zealand for a three-match Test series. In the second Test of the series, Tendulkar scored an impressive 47 in the first innings and slammed another ton - 113 from 151 balls and even though India lost the Test, Tendulkar was once again hailed for his ability to excel all over the world.

Result: New Zealand won by 4 wickets

4. 126* vs New Zealand in Mohali

October 10, 1999: New Zealand were touring India for a three-match Test series. In the first Test, India were bowled out for mere 83 runs as Dion Dash picked six wickets. In their second innings, Indian batsmen made sure to make up for their poor show in the first innings.

Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid slammed centuries as India posted a mammoth total of 505 runs. The duo added 229 runs for the third wicket. While Dravid was dismissed by Vettori after scoring a magnificent 144, Tendulkar remained unbeaten on 126, which was his 20th Test century.

Result: Match drawn

5. 217 vs New Zealand in Ahmedabad

October 29, 1999: The second Test of the series was a special one for the Little Master as he slammed his maiden double ton in Test matches.

Batting first, India posted a huge total of 583 runs in the first innings, where Tendulkar and Ganguly were involved in a 281-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Sachin was finally dismissed by Vettori but he had done the job for his side once again.

Result: Match drawn

6. 186* vs New Zealand in Hyderabad

November 8, 1999: It was the second ODI match of the five-match series where India batted first and reached a mammoth total - 376 in 50 overs.

Ganguly was run out early in the innings which was followed by a magnificent display of phenomenal cricket from the Little Master and The Wall. Both these batsmen made a mockery of the New Zealand bowling attack and hammered a 331-run partnership for the second wicket. Sachin blasted 186 runs off just 150 balls which comprised of 20 boundaries and three sixes. Sachin also surpassed Ganguly’s 183 runs to became the batsman with the highest individual score for India in the ODIs.

Result: India won by 174 runs.

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

7. 102 vs New Zealand in Hyderabad

November 15, 2003: India were now playing New Zealand which was a must-win game for both the sides.

India openers – Sehwag and Tendulkar got the side to a rollicking start as they added 182 runs for the first wicket. Sachin slammed his second century of the series, an innings that comprised of 12 boundaries and a six. Tendulkar added another 74 runs with Ganguly (33) for the second wicket and India reached a total of 353 runs which proved to be too much for the Kiwis.

Result: India won by 145 runs

8. 163* vs New Zealand in Christchurch

March 8, 2009: India toured New Zealand in 2009. India won the first match of the series while the second ODI was abandoned.

In the third match, Tendulkar who came to open the innings, slammed another century on a wicket that looked like a batsman’s paradise. Tendulkar was at his brutal best as he plundered 16 boundaries and five sixes during his 133-ball stay. A late flourish from MS Dhoni (68) and Yuvraj Singh (87) boosted India’s total to 392 runs. The Kiwis tried their best to chase down the score but failed.

Result: India won by 58 runs

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar

9. 160 vs New Zealand in Hamilton

March 18, 2009: In the first Test match between the two sides, MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to bowl first.

The Kiwis were bundled out for just 279 runs in the first innings. India scored a mammoth 520 runs in their first innings as Tendulkar slammed his second century of the series. Tendulkar’s knock silenced the critics who thought his career was over. India took a 241-run lead in the first innings and won the match in emphatic style.

Result: India won by 10 wickets

Man of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar