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.
