International cricket tour
The Australian cricket team toured New Zealand in the 1981–82 season to play three-match One Day International and Test series against New Zealand. The first ODI was won by New Zealand before a record 42,000 fans, but Australia won the series 2–1.[ 1] The Test series was drawn 1-1, with the first Test washed out.[ 1]
Australian squad
The original squad selected was as follows:
One Day Internationals (ODIs)
Australia won the Rothmans Cup 2–1.
1st ODI
Australia won the toss and elected to field.
MD Crowe (NZ) made his ODI debut.
2nd ODI
Australia won the toss and elected to field.
The match was reduced from 50 overs to 49 overs per side.
BR Blair (NZ) made his ODI debut.
3rd ODI
Australia won the toss and elected to field.
Test series summary
First Test
26 February–2 March 1982
(5-day match)
Scorecard
Australia won the toss and elected to field.
There was no play on the first or fourth days.
MD Crowe (NZ) made his Test debut.
Second Test
New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
Third Test
New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
The match was scheduled for five days but completed in four.
References
Further reading
External links
1985 2002
Non Trans-Tasman Trophy – Australia v New Zealand Test series
International cricket tours of New Zealand
Test and LOI tours
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Multiple teams Other tours
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