International cricket in 1969–70 explained

The 1969–70 international cricket season was from September 1969 to April 1970.[1] [2]

Season overview

International tours
Start dateHome teamAway teamResults [Matches]
TestODIFCLA
1–1 [3]
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0–1 [3]
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3–1 [5]
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4–0 [4]
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International tournaments
Start dateTournamentWinners
1969–70 Australasian knock-out competition

September

New Zealand in India

See main article: New Zealand cricket team in India in 1969–70.

Test series
No.DateHome captain Away captainVenueResult
Test 659 25–30 September by 60 runs
Test 660 3–8 October by 167 runs
Test 661 15–20 October Match drawn

October

New Zealand in Pakistan

See main article: New Zealand cricket team in Pakistan in 1969–70.

Test series
No.DateHome captain Away captainVenueResult
Test 662 24–27 October Match drawn
Test 663 30 Oct–2 November by 5 wickets
Test 665 8–11 November Match drawn

November

Australia in India

See main article: Australian cricket team in Ceylon and India in 1969–70.

Test series
No.DateHome captain Away captainVenueResult
Test 664 4–9 November by 8 wickets
Test 666 15–20 November Match drawn
Test 667 28 Nov–2 December by 7 wickets
Test 668 12–16 December by 10 wickets
Test 669 24–28 December by 77 runs

January

Australia in South Africa

See main article: Australian cricket team in South Africa in 1969–70.

Test series
No.DateHome captainAway captainVenueResult
Test 670 22–27 January by 170 runs
Test 671 5–9 February by an innings and 129 runs
Test 672 19–24 February by 307 runs
Test 673 5–10 March by 323 runs

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Season 1969–70. ESPNcricinfo. 31 March 2020.
  2. Web site: Season 1969–70 archive. ESPNcricinfo. 31 March 2020.