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.Australian cricket team in New Zealand in 1973-74 at Wisden
Australian squad 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: Batsmen - Ian Chappell (captain), Greg Chappell, Keith Stackpole, Ian Davis, Ian Redpath, Ashley Woodcock, Doug Walters Fast bowlers - Max Walker, Geoff Dymock Spinners - Ray Bright, Ashley Mallett, Kerry O'Keeffe All-rounders - Gary Gilmour Wicketkeepers - Rod Marsh Manager - Frank Bryant
Test series 1st Test
2nd Test
There was controversy during the match when New Zealand batsman Glenn Turner argued on the field with Ian Chappell.Glenn Turner, 'Beating big brother', Cricinfo, July 18, 2011 accessed 3 June 2012
3rd Test
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).
ODI series 1st ODI
2nd ODI
References
External links Australia in New Zealand in 1973-74 at Cricinfo Australia in New Zealand 1973-74 at CricketArchive
Further reading Dick Brittenden, "Australia in New Zealand, 1973-74", Wisden 1975, pp. 944–57