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Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 2004–05

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The Australia national cricket team toured New Zealand in February and March 2005 and played a three-match Test series against the New Zealand national cricket team. Australia won the Test series 2–0. New Zealand were captained by Stephen Fleming and Australia by Ricky Ponting. In addition, the teams played a five-match series of Limited Overs Internationals (LOI) which Australia won 5–0.

In the third Test in Auckland, James Marshall made his debut for New Zealand. Also playing in the same match was his twin brother, Hamish. This was the first time that identical twins have played together in the same Test side.

Test series summary

  • 1st Test at Lancaster Park, Christchurch – Australia won by 9 wickets
  • 2nd Test at Basin Reserve, Wellington – match drawn
  • 3rd Test at Eden Park, Auckland – Australia won by 9 wickets
  • References

    Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 2004–05 Wikipedia