Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1981–82 explained

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.

3rd ODI

Test series summary

Third Test

Further reading

• Book: Test series '82: the Australian cricket tour of New Zealand . . . 1982 . 152 . 0589014544.

External links

• Australia in New Zealand 1981-82 at ESPN Cricinfo

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Australians in New Zealand, 1981-82 . Wisden 1983 . July 23, 2017.