Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1981–82
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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[edit]
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)[edit]
Australia won the Rothmans Cup 2–1.
1st ODI[edit]
13 February 1982
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- Australia won the toss and elected to field.
- MD Crowe (NZ) made his ODI debut.
2nd ODI[edit]
17 February 1982
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- 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[edit]
Test series summary[edit]
First Test[edit]
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- 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[edit]
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- New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
Third Test[edit]
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- New Zealand won the toss and elected to field.
- The match was scheduled for five days but completed in four.
References[edit]
- ^ a b "The Australians in New Zealand, 1981-82". Wisden 1983. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
Further reading[edit]
- 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.
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