Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1973–74

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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.

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

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.

1st ODI at Carisbrook, Dunedin - Australia won by 7 wickets

2nd ODI at Lancaster Park, Christchurch - Australia won by 3 runs

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