Top 5 number 5s in Tests for New Zealand

#1 Brendon McCullum

He is one of the greatest modern captains in New Zealand's history and his contributions as a batsman in the middle-order batsman, makes Brendon McCullum the best number 5 in their history.

He played for New Zealand in 101 Test matches from 2004 to 2016 and it was towards the end of his career that the wicket-keeper decided to move himself to number 5.

However, in those 28 Test matches, he proved to be an outstanding player at the position and when one considers his career strike-rate of 64.60, it becomes evident that he was an extremely damaging player for the opposition.

McCullum's game was that of an ultra-attacking batsman and he did so with great relish against some of the best bowlers in the world. While he was able to score quickly, he scored heavily as well and in those 25 Tests, he made 1887 runs at an excellent average of 43.88.

His career-best score of 302 not out against India was also scored while batting at the position. McCullum made 5 centuries and 5 half-centuries during the course of his sting at number 5.