Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1981–82
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:
- Batsmen - Greg Chappell (captain), Kim Hughes, Graeme Wood, Allan Border, John Dyson, Bruce Laird
- Fastbowlers - Dennis Lillee, Terry Alderman, Len Pascoe, Jeff Thomson
- Spinners - Ray Bright, Bruce Yardley
- Wicketkeepers - Rod Marsh
One Day Internationals (ODIs)
Australia won the Rothmans Cup 2–1.
1st ODI
13 February 1982 Scorecard |
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BA Edgar 79 (119) LS Pascoe 1/35 (10 overs) | GS Chappell 108 (92) GB Troup 4/44 (10 overs) |
New Zealand won by 46 runs Eden Park, Auckland Umpires: BA Bricknell and JBR Hastie Player of the match: GS Chappell (AUS) |
- Australia won the toss and elected to field.
- MD Crowe (NZ) made his ODI debut.
2nd ODI
17 February 1982 Scorecard |
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Australia won by 6 wickets Carisbrook, Dunedin Umpires: FR Goodall and DA Kinsella Player of the match: AR Border (AUS) |
- 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
20 February 1982 Scorecard |
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Australia won by 8 wickets Basin Reserve, Wellington Umpires: FR Goodall and SJ Woodward Player of the match: TM Alderman (AUS) |
- Australia won the toss and elected to field.
Test series summary
First Test
26 February–2 March 1982 (5-day match) Scorecard |
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Match drawn Basin Reserve, Wellington Umpires: FR Goodall and SJ Woodward Player of the match: BA Edgar (NZ) |
- 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
12–16 March 1982 (5-day match) Scorecard |
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New Zealand won by 5 wickets Eden Park, Auckland Umpires: BA Bricknell and SJ Woodward Player of the match: BA Edgar (NZ) |
- New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
Third Test
19–22 March 1982 (5-day match) Scorecard |
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Australia won by 8 wickets Lancaster Park, Christchurch Umpires: FR Goodall and DA Kinsella Player of the match: GS Chappell (AUS) |
- New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
- The match was scheduled for five days but completed in four.
References
- ^ a b "The Australians in New Zealand, 1981-82". Wisden 1983. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
Further reading
- Dick Brittenden, Don Cameron with chapters by Greg Chappell and Geoff Howarth (1982). Test series '82: the Australian cricket tour of New Zealand. Reed Publishing. p. 152. ISBN 0589014544.
External links
- Australia in New Zealand 1981-82 at ESPN Cricinfo
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