The first Test hosted here was against Pakistan, in February 1979. In recent years, though, the ground has been mainly used for one-day internationals. England played a tied ODI match here in February 1997, with Dominic Cork and Darren Gough scrambling a bye from the last ball of the match.
Matches:
6-8 Dec - vs Central Districts (3-day)
29 Dec - Second ODI
Statistical overview
City
Napier
Country
New Zealand
First Test Match
16/02/1979
Last Test Match
11/03/1995
Matches Played
3
Matches Won by Touring Side
1 (33.33%)
Matches Drawn
2 (66.67%)
Matches Tied
0 (0.00%)
Highest Individual Innings
119* Majid Khan 1978-1979 New Zealand v Pakistan
Best Bowling (Innings)
5/43 W P U Vaas 1994-1995 New Zealand v Sri Lanka
Best Bowling (Match)
10/90 W P U Vaas 1994-1995 New Zealand v Sri Lanka
The first Test hosted here was against Pakistan, in February 1979. In recent years, though, the ground has been mainly used for one-day internationals. England played a tied ODI match here in February 1997, with Dominic Cork and Darren Gough scrambling a bye from the last ball of the match.