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 had beaten Australia in a Test match, and the first time they had won a Test match since 1969. [1]
Australia had just defeated New Zealand 2-0 in a series in Australia.
Paul Sheahan was unavailable for selection. The team selected was as follows:
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There was controversy during the match when New Zealand batsman Glenn Turner argued on the field with Ian Chappell. [1] [2]
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The New Zealand second innings of 158 is the lowest all-out Test innings to include a century partnership (Glenn Turner and John Parker added 107 runs for the first wicket). [3]
30 March 1974 (35βover match)
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31 March 1974 (35βover match)
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