List of Australia Test cricket records against New Zealand
This is a list of Australian Test cricket records against New Zealand. It is based on the List of Australia Test cricket records, but concentrates solely on records dealing with the Australian Test cricket team, and any cricketers who have played for that team, against the New Zealand Test cricket team. Australia played its first recognised Test cricket match against New Zealand in March 1946, and the records listed here date from that time.
Listing criteria
In general the top ten are listed in each category (except when there is a tie for the last place among the ten, when all the tied record holders are noted).
Listing notation
Team Notation
- (300-3) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets and the innings was closed, either due to a successful run chase or if no playing time remained.
- (300-3 d) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets, and declared its innings closed.
- (300) indicates that a team scored 300 runs and was all out, either by losing all ten wickets or by having one or more batsmen unable to bat and losing the remaining wickets.
Batting Notation
- (100) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was out.
- (100*) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was not out.
Bowling Notation
- (5-100) indicates that a bowler has captured 5 wickets while giving away 100 runs.
Currently playing
- Record holders who are currently playing Test cricket (i.e. their record details listed could change) are shown in bold
Team records
Team wins, losses, ties, and draws
Matches played
Team |
1st Test |
Matches |
Won |
Lost |
Drawn |
Tied |
% Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 1946 |
48 |
24 |
7 |
17 |
0 |
50.00 |
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Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 1 December 2008. |
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Highest scores (Innings)
Rank |
Score |
Opposition |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
607-6d |
Brisbane |
1993-94 |
|
2 |
585 |
Brisbane |
2004-05 |
|
3 |
575-8d |
Adelaide |
2004-05 |
|
4 |
570-8d |
Wellington |
2004-05 |
|
5 |
558-8d |
Hobart |
2001-02 |
|
6 |
552 |
Christchurch |
1976-77 |
|
7 |
544-6d |
Hobart |
1993-94 |
|
8 |
535 |
Adelaide |
2008-09 |
|
9 |
521-9d |
Perth |
1989-90 |
|
10 |
511-6d |
Wellington |
1973-74 |
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Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 1 December 2008. |
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Lowest scores (Innings)
Rank |
Score |
Opposition |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
103 |
Auckland |
1985-86 |
|
2 |
110 |
Wellington |
1989-90 |
|
3 |
139 |
Auckland |
1992-93 |
|
4 |
162 |
Sydney |
1973-74 |
|
5 |
179 |
Brisbane |
1985-86 |
|
6 |
188 |
Melbourne |
1980-81 |
|
7 |
203 |
Perth |
1985-86 |
|
8 |
210 |
Auckland |
1981-82 |
|
=9 |
214 |
Auckland |
1999-2000 |
|
=9 |
214 |
Brisbane |
2008-09 |
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Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 21 November 2008. |
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Greatest win margins (by innings)
Rank |
Margin |
Teams |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Innings and 222 runs |
(544-6d) beat (161 & 161) |
Hobart |
1993-94 |
2 |
Innings and 156 runs |
(585) beat (353 & 76) |
Brisbane |
2004-05 |
3 |
Innings and 103 runs |
(199-8d) beat (42 & 54) |
Wellington |
1945-46 |
4 |
Innings and 96 runs |
(607-8d) beat (233 & 278) |
Brisbane |
1993-94 |
5 |
Innings and 70 runs |
(461) beat (217 & 174) |
Perth |
1997-98 |
6 |
Innings and 62 runs |
(535) beat (270 & 203) |
Adelaide |
2008-09 |
7 |
Innings and 60 runs |
(485) beat (182 & 243) |
Christchurch |
1992-93 |
8 |
Innings and 57 runs |
(477) beat (218 & 202) |
Adelaide |
1973-74 |
9 |
Innings and 25 runs |
(462-8d) beat (237 & 200) |
Melbourne |
1973-74 |
Note: an Australia win against New Zealand by an innings has only occurred on 9 occasions. |
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Greatest win margins (by wickets)
Rank |
Margin |
Teams |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
=1 |
10 wickets |
(377 & 28-0) beat (229 & 175) |
Auckland |
1976-77 |
=1 |
10 wickets |
(305 & 63-0) beat (225 & 142) |
Brisbane |
1980-81 |
=3 |
9 wickets |
(305 & 97-1) beat (186 & 212) |
Brisbane |
1987-88 |
=3 |
9 wickets |
(432 & 135-1) beat (433 & 131) |
Christchurch |
2004-05 |
=3 |
9 wickets |
(383 & 166-1) beat (292 & 254) |
Auckland |
2004-05 |
=6 |
8 wickets |
(265 & 55-2) beat (196 & 121) |
Perth |
1980-81 |
=6 |
8 wickets |
(353 & 69-2) beat (149 & 272) |
Christchurch |
1981-82 |
=8 |
6 wickets |
(419 & 177-4) beat (298 & 294) |
Wellington |
1999-2000 |
=8 |
6 wickets |
(252 & 212-4) beat (232 & 229) |
Hamilton |
1999-2000 |
10 |
4 wickets |
(227 & 260-6) beat (293 & 193) |
Sydney |
1985-86 |
Note: an Australia win against New Zealand by a wicket margin has only occurred on 10 occasions. |
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Greatest win margins (by runs)
Rank |
Margin |
Teams |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
297 runs |
(221 & 346) beat (112 & 158) |
Auckland |
1973-74 |
2 |
213 runs |
(575-8d & 139-2d) beat (251 & 250) |
Adelaide |
2004-05 |
3 |
186 runs |
(373 & 294-6d) beat (349 & 132) |
Brisbane |
1997-98 |
4 |
149 runs |
(214 & 268) beat (156 & 177) |
Brisbane |
2008-09 |
5 |
62 runs |
(214 & 229) beat (163 & 218) |
Auckland |
1999-2000 |
Note: an Australia win against New Zealand by a run margin has only occurred on 5 occasions. |
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Narrowest win margins (by wickets)
Rank |
Margin |
Teams |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
4 wickets |
(227 & 260-6) beat (293 & 193) |
Sydney |
1985-86 |
=2 |
6 wickets |
(252 & 212-4) beat (232 & 229) |
Hamilton |
1999-2000 |
=2 |
6 wickets |
(419 & 177-4) beat (298 & 294) |
Wellington |
1999-2000 |
=4 |
8 wickets |
(353 & 69-2) beat (149 & 272) |
Christchurch |
1981-82 |
=4 |
8 wickets |
(265 & 55-2) beat (196 & 121) |
Perth |
1980-81 |
=6 |
9 wickets |
(383 & 166-1) beat (292 & 254) |
Auckland |
2004-05 |
=6 |
9 wickets |
(432 & 135-1) beat (433 & 131) |
Christchurch |
2004-05 |
=6 |
9 wickets |
(305 & 97-1) beat (186 & 212) |
Brisbane |
1987-88 |
=9 |
10 wickets |
(305 & 63-0) beat (225 & 142) |
Brisbane |
1980-81 |
=9 |
10 wickets |
(377 & 28-0) beat (229 & 175) |
Auckland |
1976-77 |
Note: an Australia win against New Zealand by a wicket margin has only occurred on 10 occasions. |
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Narrowest win margins (by runs)
Rank |
Margin |
Teams |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
62 runs |
(214 & 229) beat (163 & 218) |
Auckland |
1999-2000 |
2 |
149 runs |
(214 & 268) beat (156 & 177) |
Brisbane |
2008-09 |
3 |
186 runs |
(373 & 294-6d) beat (349 & 132) |
Brisbane |
1997-98 |
4 |
213 runs |
(575-8d & 139-2d) beat (251 & 250) |
Adelaide |
2004-05 |
5 |
297 runs |
(221 & 346) beat (112 & 158) |
Auckland |
1973-74 |
Note: an Australia win against New Zealand by a run margin has only occurred on 5 occasions. |
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Greatest loss margins (by innings)
Rank |
Margin |
Teams |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Innings and 41 runs |
(553-7d) beat (179 & 333) |
Brisbane |
1985-86 |
Note: a New Zealand win against Australia by an innings has only occurred on 1 occasion. |
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Greatest loss margins (by wickets)
Rank |
Margin |
Teams |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
9 wickets |
(202 & 181-1) beat (110 & 269) |
Wellington |
1989-90 |
2 |
8 wickets |
(258 & 160-2) beat (314 & 103) |
Auckland |
1985-86 |
3 |
6 wickets |
(299 & 164-4) beat (203 & 259) |
Perth |
1985-86 |
=4 |
5 wickets |
(255 & 230-5) beat (223 & 259) |
Christchurch |
1973-74 |
=4 |
5 wickets |
(387 & 109-5) beat (210 & 280) |
Auckland |
1981-82 |
=4 |
5 wickets |
(224 & 201-5) beat (139 & 285) |
Auckland |
1992-93 |
Note: a New Zealand win against Australia by a wickets margin has only occurred on 6 occasions. |
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Narrowest loss margins (by wickets)
Rank |
Margin |
Teams |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
=1 |
5 wickets |
(224 & 201-5) beat (139 & 285) |
Auckland |
1992-93 |
=1 |
5 wickets |
(387 & 109-5) beat (210 & 280) |
Auckland |
1981-82 |
=1 |
5 wickets |
(255 & 230-5) beat (223 & 259) |
Christchurch |
1973-74 |
2 |
6 wickets |
(299 & 164-4) beat (203 & 259) |
Perth |
1985-86 |
5 |
8 wickets |
(258 & 160-2) beat (314 & 103) |
Auckland |
1985-86 |
6 |
9 wickets |
(202 & 181-1) beat (110 & 269) |
Wellington |
1989-90 |
Note: a New Zealand win against Australia by a wickets margin has only occurred on 6 occasions. |
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Greatest/Narrowest loss margins (by runs)
New Zealand has never beaten Australia by a runs margin in Test cricket.
Individual records
Individual records (appearances)
Most career matches
Rank |
Appearances |
Player |
Span |
|---|---|---|---|
=1 |
23 |
Alan Border |
1980-1993 |
=1 |
23 |
Steve Waugh |
1986-2001 |
=1 |
23 |
Shane Warne |
1993-2005 |
4 |
17 |
David Boon |
1985-1993 |
=5 |
14 |
Greg Chappell |
1973-82 |
=5 |
14 |
Justin Langer |
1999-2004 |
=5 |
14 |
Glenn McGrath |
1993-2005 |
=5 |
14 |
Rod Marsh |
1973-82 |
=5 |
14 |
Mark Waugh |
1993-2001 |
=10 |
13 |
Craig McDermott |
1985-1993 |
=10 |
13 |
Ricky Ponting |
1997- |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 1 December 2008. |
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Individual records (batting)
Highest individual score
Rank |
Runs |
Player |
Match |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
250 |
Doug Walters |
v |
Christchurch |
1976-77 |
2 |
247* |
Greg Chappell |
v |
Wellington |
1973-74 |
3 |
215 |
Justin Langer |
v |
Adelaide |
2004-05 |
4 |
205 |
Alan Border |
v |
Adelaide |
1987-88 |
5 |
200 |
David Boon |
v |
Perth |
1989-90 |
6 |
176 |
Greg Chappell |
v |
Christchurch |
1981-82 |
7 |
169 |
Brad Haddin |
v |
Adelaide |
2008-09 |
8 |
168 |
Michael Slater |
v |
Hobart |
1993-94 |
9 |
165 |
Damien Martyn |
v |
Wellington |
2004-05 |
10 |
162 |
Adam Gilchrist |
v |
Wellington |
2004-05 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 1 December 2008. |
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Most career runs
Rank |
Runs |
Player |
Matches |
Innings |
Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
1500 |
Alan Border |
23 |
32 |
51.72 |
2 |
1196 |
Justin Langer |
14 |
23 |
62.94 |
3 |
1187 |
David Boon |
17 |
27 |
47.48 |
4 |
1117 |
Steve Waugh |
23 |
34 |
38.51 |
5 |
1076 |
Greg Chappell |
14 |
22 |
56.63 |
6 |
923 |
Adam Gilchrist |
11 |
15 |
76.91 |
7 |
908 |
Ricky Ponting |
13 |
20 |
64.85 |
8 |
901 |
Doug Walters |
11 |
16 |
64.35 |
9 |
766 |
Mark Waugh |
14 |
20 |
42.55 |
10 |
728 |
Damien Martyn |
12 |
18 |
48.53 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 1 December 2008. |
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Most career 50+ scores
Rank |
50+s |
Player |
Matches |
Innings |
Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
=1 |
11 |
David Boon |
17 |
27 |
47.48 |
=1 |
11 |
Alan Border |
23 |
32 |
51.72 |
=3 |
9 |
Adam Gilchrist |
11 |
15 |
76.91 |
=3 |
9 |
Justin Langer |
14 |
23 |
62.94 |
=3 |
9 |
Steve Waugh |
23 |
34 |
38.51 |
=6 |
7 |
Mark Taylor |
11 |
16 |
47.57 |
=6 |
7 |
Doug Walters |
11 |
16 |
64.35 |
=6 |
7 |
Ricky Ponting |
13 |
20 |
64.85 |
=9 |
6 |
Matthew Hayden |
11 |
18 |
36.55 |
=9 |
6 |
Damien Martyn |
12 |
18 |
48.53 |
=9 |
6 |
Mark Waugh |
14 |
20 |
42.55 |
=9 |
6 |
Greg Chappell |
14 |
22 |
56.63 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 1 December 2008. |
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Most career 100s
Rank |
100s |
Player |
Matches |
Innings |
Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
5 |
Alan Border |
23 |
32 |
51.72 |
=2 |
4 |
Adam Gilchrist |
11 |
15 |
76.91 |
=2 |
4 |
Justin Langer |
14 |
23 |
62.94 |
=4 |
3 |
Doug Walters |
11 |
16 |
64.35 |
=4 |
3 |
Greg Chappell |
14 |
22 |
56.63 |
=4 |
3 |
David Boon |
17 |
27 |
47.48 |
=7 |
2 |
Ian Chappell |
6 |
10 |
48.60 |
=7 |
2 |
Michael Slater |
6 |
10 |
48.20 |
=7 |
2 |
Greg Matthews |
6 |
11 |
35.90 |
=7 |
2 |
Graeme Wood |
6 |
11 |
39.30 |
=7 |
2 |
Michael Clarke |
7 |
8 |
50.37 |
=7 |
2 |
Mark Taylor |
11 |
16 |
47.57 |
=7 |
2 |
Ricky Ponting |
13 |
20 |
64.85 |
=7 |
2 |
Steve Waugh |
23 |
34 |
38.51 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 1 December 2008. |
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Individual records (bowling)
Most career wickets
Rank |
Wickets |
Player |
Matches |
Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
103 |
Shane Warne |
20 |
24.37 |
2 |
57 |
Glen McGrath |
14 |
25.33 |
3 |
48 |
Craig McDermott |
13 |
30.41 |
4 |
44 |
Brett Lee |
8 |
21.09 |
5 |
38 |
Dennis Lillee |
8 |
19.47 |
6 |
28 |
Max Walker |
6 |
21.39 |
7 |
26 |
Jason Gillespie |
8 |
31.42 |
8 |
25 |
Merv Hughes |
5 |
23.56 |
9 |
23 |
Michael Kasprowicz |
8 |
33.39 |
10 |
21 |
Kerry O'Keefe |
8 |
24.04 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 1 December 2008. |
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Best Bowling In An Innings
Rank |
Figures |
Player |
Opposition |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
6/31 |
Shane Warne |
Hobart |
1993-94 |
|
2 |
6/53 |
Dennis Lillee |
Brisbane |
1980-81 |
|
3 |
6/58 |
Tony Dodemaide |
Melbourne |
1987-88 |
|
4 |
6/72 |
Dennis Lillee |
Auckland |
1976-77 |
|
5 |
6/106 |
Bob Holland |
Sydney |
1985-86 |
|
6 |
6/115 |
Glenn McGrath |
Christchurch |
2004-05 |
|
7 |
5/14 |
Bill O'Reilly |
Wellington |
1946 |
|
=8 |
5/39 |
Simon Cook |
Perth |
1997-98 |
|
=8 |
5/39 |
Mitchell Johnson |
Brisbane |
2008-09 |
|
10 |
5/55 |
Colin Miller |
Auckland |
2000 |
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Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 13 January 2009. |
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Most career 5-wickets-in-an-innings
Rank |
5s |
Player |
Matches |
Wickets |
BBI |
Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
4 |
Dennis Lillee |
8 |
38 |
6/53 |
19.47 |
=2 |
3 |
Shane Warne |
20 |
103 |
6/31 |
24.37 |
=2 |
3 |
Brett Lee |
8 |
44 |
5/67 |
21.09 |
4 |
2 |
Glen McGrath |
14 |
57 |
6/115 |
25.33 |
Note: 11 Australian bowlers have taken 5 wickets in an innings against New Zealand on one occasion, including current player Mitchell Johnson. BBI - Best Bowling in an Innings. |
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Most career 10-wickets-in-a-match
Rank |
10s |
Player |
Matches |
Wickets |
BBM |
Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
=1 |
1 |
Dennis Lillee |
8 |
38 |
11/123 |
19.47 |
=1 |
1 |
Bob Holland |
3 |
13 |
10/174 |
28.46 |
Note: This list includes all Australian players who have taken 10 wickets in a match against New Zealand. BBM - Best Bowling in a Match. |
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Individual records (fielding)
Most dismissals in Test career (wicketkeeper)
Rank |
Dismissals |
Player |
Caught |
Stumped |
Matches |
Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
58 |
Rod Marsh |
57 |
1 |
14 |
26 |
2 |
42 |
Ian Healy |
38 |
4 |
11 |
22 |
3 |
38 |
Adam Gilchrist |
35 |
3 |
11 |
21 |
4 |
13 |
Greg Dyer |
13 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
5 |
7 |
Wayne N. Phillips |
7 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
=6 |
5 |
Brad Haddin |
5 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
=6 |
5 |
Tim Zoehrer |
4 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
8 |
2 |
Don Tallon |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
Note: this represents the full list of Australian wicketkeepers who have played against New Zealand. |
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Most catches in Test career (non-wicketkeeper)
Rank |
Catches |
Player |
Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
31 |
Alan Border |
23 |
2 |
25 |
Mark Taylor |
11 |
=3 |
18 |
Greg Chappell |
14 |
=3 |
18 |
Shane Warne |
20 |
=3 |
18 |
Steve Waugh |
23 |
=6 |
16 |
Ian Chappell |
6 |
=6 |
16 |
David Boon |
17 |
8 |
14 |
Ricky Ponting |
12 |
9 |
12 |
Justin Langer |
14 |
10 |
10 |
Mark Waugh |
14 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 23 November 2008. |
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Partnership records
Highest wicket partnerships
Partnership |
Runs |
Players |
Opposition |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st wicket |
224 |
Justin Langer & Matthew Hayden |
Brisbane |
2001-02 |
|
2nd wicket |
235 |
Michael Slater & David Boon |
Hobart |
1993-94 |
|
3rd wicket |
264 |
Ian Chappell & Greg Chappell |
Wellington |
1973-74 |
|
4th wicket |
184 |
Justin Langer & Darren Lehmann |
Adelaide |
2004-05 |
|
5th wicket |
213 |
Greg Ritchie & Greg Matthews |
Wellington |
1985-1986 |
|
6th wicket |
256 |
Damien Martyn & Adam Gilchrist |
Wellington |
2004-05 |
|
7th wicket |
217 |
Doug Walters & Gary Gilmour |
Christchurch |
1976-77 |
|
8th wicket |
135 |
Adam Gilchrist & Brett Lee |
Brisbane |
2001-02 |
|
9th wicket |
74 |
Adam Gilchrist & Michael Kasprowicz |
Auckland |
2004-05 |
|
10th wicket |
114 |
Jason Gillespie & Glenn McGrath |
Brisbane |
2004-05 |
|
Source: Cricinfo 1; Cricinfo 2. Last updated: 18 November 2008. |
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Highest partnerships by runs
Rank |
Partnership |
Runs |
Players |
Opposition |
Venue |
Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
3rd wicket |
264 |
Ian Chappell & Greg Chappell |
Wellington |
1973-74 |
|
2 |
6th wicket |
256 |
Damien Martyn & Adam Gilchrist |
Wellington |
2004-05 |
|
3 |
2nd wicket |
235 |
Michael Slater & David Boon |
Hobart |
1993-94 |
|
4 |
1st wicket |
224 |
Justin Langer & Matthew Hayden |
Brisbane |
2001-02 |
|
5 |
1st wicket |
223 |
Justin Langer & Matthew Hayden |
Hobart |
2001-02 |
|
6 |
7th wicket |
217 |
Doug Walters & Gary Gilmour |
Christchurch |
1976-77 |
|
7 |
6th wicket |
216 |
Michael Clarke & Adam Gilchrist |
Brisbane |
2004-05 |
|
8 |
5th wicket |
213 |
Greg Ritchie & Greg Matthews |
Wellington |
1985-1986 |
|
9 |
7th wicket |
212 |
Simon Katich & Adam Gilchrist |
Christchurch |
2004-05 |
|
10 |
5th wicket |
199 |
Michael Slater & Steve Waugh |
Perth |
2001-02 |
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Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 18 November 2008. |
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See also
- Portal:Cricket
- Cricket statistics
- List of Test cricket records
- List of Australia Test cricket records