Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1973–74

The Australian cricket team toured New Zealand in the 1973-74 season to play a three-match Test series against New Zealand.

The series was drawn 1-1. It was the first time New Zealand beat Australia in a test match, and the first time they won a test match since 1969.^[1]

Australian squad

Australia had just defeated New Zealand 2-0 in a series at home.

Paul Sheahan was unavailable for selection. The original squad selected was as follows:

Batsmen - Ian Chappell (captain), Greg Chappell, Keith Stackpole, Ian Davis, Ian Redpath, Ashley Woodcock, Doug Walters
Fastbowlers - Max Walker, Geoff Dymock
Spinners - Ray Bright, Ashley Mallett, Kerry O'Keeffe
All rounders - Gary Gilmour
Wicketkeepers - Rod Marsh
Manager - Frank Bryant

Test Matches

1st Test at Basin Reserve, Wellington - match drawn
2nd Test at Lancaster Park, Christchurch - New Zealand won by 5 wickets
3rd Test at Eden Park, Auckland - Australia won by 297 runs

There was controversy during the 3rd test match when New Zealand batsman Glenn Turner argued on the field with Ian Chappell.^[1]^[2]

ODIs

1st ODI at Carisbrook, Dunedin - Australia won by 7 wickets
2nd ODI at Lancaster Park, Christchurch - Australia won by 3 runs

References

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External links

Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1973-74 at Cricinfo

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1973-74 at Wisden
↑ Glenn Turner, 'Beating big brother', Cricinfo, July 18, 2011 accessed 3 June 2012

[Wisden-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1973-74 at Wisden

[2] Glenn Turner, 'Beating big brother', Cricinfo, July 18, 2011 accessed 3 June 2012

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