India vs New Zealand Tests 2023: India Won 2–0 — Shubman Gill Double Century, Kohli's 28th
India hosted New Zealand for a two-Test home series in November 2023. India won the series 2-0. First Test Bengaluru (25–29 Nov 2023): India won by 372 runs — India 346 (Kohli 84, Gill 80) & 462/9 declared (Rohit 60); NZ 259 (Jadeja 4/46, Ashwin 4/73) & 177 (Ashwin 5/56, Jadeja 4/59). Second Test Pune (1–5 Dec 2023): India won by an innings and 132 runs — India 558/7 declared (Shubman Gill 210*, Rohit 52); NZ 259 (Ashwin 5/50) & 167 (Jadeja 3/38). India won 2-0. Shubman Gill scored 210 not out — his first Test double century at Pune. Virat Kohli scored 84 in Bengaluru's first Test (his career-best form continued). India captain: Rohit Sharma. New Zealand captain: Tim Southee.
India hosted New Zealand for a two-Test series in November–December 2023 as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023–25 cycle. The two Tests were played at Bengaluru and Pune. India were captained by Rohit Sharma; Tim Southee led New Zealand. India had just lost the Baggy Blue series to Australia away, making home dominance more important than ever for their WTC qualification prospects.
Bengaluru: India Win by 372 Runs
India won the first Test at Bengaluru (25–29 November) by 372 runs. India posted 346 in their first innings — Kohli 84, Gill 80. New Zealand replied with 259 (Jadeja 4/46, Ashwin 4/73). India declared their second innings at 462 for 9 — Rohit Sharma scoring 60. New Zealand, set 550 to win, were bowled out for 177 in their second innings — Ashwin taking 5/56 and Jadeja 4/59. India won by 372 runs.
Pune: Gill's 210* and an Innings Win
The second Test at Pune (1–5 December) produced Shubman Gill's outstanding maiden Test double century — 210 not out as India declared at 558 for 7 (Rohit 52). New Zealand were bowled out for 259 in their first innings (Ashwin 5/50) and 167 in their second innings (Jadeja 3/38). India won the Pune Test by an innings and 132 runs. The series win confirmed India's continued dominance on home pitches. Gill's 210* at Pune was one of the finest Test innings by a young Indian batsman in recent seasons.
Frequently asked questions
What were the results of India's home Test series against New Zealand in 2023?
India won the 2023 home Test series against New Zealand 2-0. India won the first Test at Bengaluru by 372 runs (Ashwin 5/56, Jadeja 4/59 in the second innings). India won the second Test at Pune by an innings and 132 runs — Shubman Gill scored 210 not out (his first Test double century) and Ashwin took 5/50. India declared at 558/7 in the Pune Test. Rohit Sharma captained India; Tim Southee captained New Zealand. The series was part of the ICC WTC 2023–25 cycle.