The Australian cricket team toured New Zealand in the 1981–82 season to play three-match One Day International and Test series against New Zealand. The first ODI was won by New Zealand before a record 42,000 fans, but Australia won the series 2–1. The Test series was drawn 1-1, with the first Test washed out.

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

One Day Internationals (ODIs)

Australia won the Rothmans Cup 2–1.

1st ODI

2nd ODI

3rd ODI

Test series summary

First Test

Second Test

Third Test

References

Further reading

External links

Australia in New Zealand 1981-82 at ESPN Cricinfo