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Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1981–82

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The Australian cricket team toured New Zealand in the 1981-82 season to play a three-match Test series against New Zealand. The series drew 1-1.

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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

    • Test Matches

  • 1st Test at Basin Reserve, Wellington - match drawn
  • 2nd Test at Eden Park, Auckland - New Zealand won by 5 wickets
  • 3rd Test at Lancaster Park, Christchurch - Australia won by 8 wickets

    • References

    Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1981–82 Wikipedia
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