New Zealand's tour of India 2024 will kick off next month, with the Test opener slated to be held on October 16 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The second will kick off on October 28, Pune whereas the third Test will be held on November 1 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. As we approach the much-anticipated Test series, it's important to take note of the three bowlers from India who often come up trumps against New Zealand. So far, only three Indians have pocketed 50 or more Test wickets against the Kiwis. Interestingly, all of them are spinners and the Kiwis often found it tough to tackle the spin challenge. Here is a look at the Indian players with most wickets in IND vs NZ Tests: Indian players who claimed 50 or more wickets in Tests vs New Zealand 1. Ravichandran Ashwin: R Ashwin's wizardry has left the Kiwis with little answer, especially on Indian soil. With his masterful variations, he has given the New Zealand batters a run for their money. With an astounding 66 wickets in just 9 Tests, Ashwin is India's leading wicket-taker against New Zealand in Tests. He has maintained a phenomenal bowling average of 15.43, which speaks huge volumes about his accuracy and control. The Tamil Nadu-born has an incredible record of bagging 6 five-wicket hauls against New Zealand. 2. Bishan Singh Bedi: Former Indian cricketer Bedi was a key player for India during the '60s and '70s. The graceful left-arm spinner was the other Indian who ruffled the New Zealanders with impeccable bowling variations. In 12 matches, he accounted for 57 dismissals at an impressive average of 19.14. Despite playing in an era with fewer games, he made his presence count in games when it mattered the most. Overall, he has bagged 4 fifers against New Zealand. 3. Anil Kumble: Kumble, who was one of the world's greatest leg-spinners during the playing days of his cricketing venture, consistently delivered for the team in all conditions. The Jumbo thrived against New Zealand in most encounters in the longest format of the game. Kumble, who is India's leading wicket-taker in Tests comes third on the list as he bagged 50 wickets in 11 Tests at an average of 25.86, including 3 five-wicket hauls.