India vs New Zealand 2009 Trivia Quiz

Answer: India won 1-0

The three Test series between India and New Zealand was played in March and April 2009, in the backdrop of the T-20 series (won by New Zealand) and the one day series (won by India). The series was won by India 1-0. This was a historic win for India coming after a gap of more than 50 years. Prior to this series, India had always performed poorly in New Zealand and had lost most of the series played.

Answer: Most catches by a fielder

On the fourth day of the third Test match, Indian batsman Rahul Dravid took his 182nd catch, setting a world record for most catches by an outfielder. In the process, he broke the existing record held by Australian Mark Waugh.

Answer: Gautam Gambhir

Indian opener Gautam Gambhir scored the most runs in the three Test series. He scored 445 runs at an average of 89 with 2 centuries and one fifty.

Answer: Harbhajan Singh

Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was the top wicket taker of the series. He took 16 wickets at an average of 21.37 with a best performance of 6/63. For New Zealand, Chris Martin took 14 wickets at an average of 32.71.

Answer: Sachin Tendulkar

Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar scored a magnificent 160 in the first test, helping India to score 520 in response to New Zealand's 279. Harbhajan and Zaheer then knocked over New Zealand for 279 in the second innings. Set a target of 39, India won the Test comfortably by 9 wickets, with Tendulkar declared man of the match.

Answer: Martin Guptill

Batting first, New Zealand declared their first innings for 619/9, with three batsmen Taylor, Ryder and McCullum scoring centuries. In response, India was bowled out for 305. They were made to follow-on, but centuries by Gambhir and Laxman helped India to score 476/4 and thus the match was drawn.

Answer: True

The captains for India and New Zealand were M S Dhoni and Daniel Vettori respectively. Indian captain Dhoni had to skip the second test due to a back strain. India vice-captain Virender Sehwag took over the captaincy for the second Test.

Answer: Ross Taylor

The final Test was played at Wellington, batting first India were bowled out for 379. In response, New Zealand was bowled out for 197, thanks to a five wicket haul by Zaheer Khan. In the second innings, India scored 434/7 and set a massive target of 617 for New Zealand. A century by Ross Taylor and bad weather helped New Zealand to draw the match.

Answer: Jesse Ryder

New Zealand's Jesse Ryder scored an impressive double century, scoring 201 in the second test. His double century included 24 fours and 1 six. Others who scored centuries in the series included Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar, Ross Taylor, V V S Laxman, Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum.

Answer: Gautam Gambhir

India's opener Gautam Gambhir won the man of the series award for being the highest scorer - scoring 2 centuries and helping India to win the series. His consistent performance over the last year led to him being referred to as 'India's second wall' by Virender Sehwag.