The inaugural Test series between the New Zealand and South Africa national cricket teams took place in New Zealand in February and March 1932. South Africa won both matches of the two-match series. New Zealand were captained by Curly Page and South Africa by Jock Cameron.
The South African team arrived in New Zealand from Australia where they had played a five-match Test series, losing all five matches.[1] The visit to New Zealand had not originally been part of the tour itinerary.[2] The team played three matches in New Zealand, a first-class match against Auckland at Eden Park and two Test matches, before travelling back to Australia to play a final first-class match in Perth before returning home.[1][3]
Tour party
[edit]A total of 14 players made up the South African tour party, with the majority of the Australian tour party travelling to New Zealand. Reserve wicket-keeper Edward van der Merwe and the uncapped Stephen Steyn returned to South Africa in February and did not take part in the New Zealand leg of the tour. Neither man had played in any of the Test matches in Australia.[a][2]
Wicket-keeper Jock Cameron captained the South African team, with all-rounder Denys Morkel as his deputy. Jack Siedle had originally been selected as vice-captain for both kegs of the tour but withdrew as his wife was expecting a child. Xen Balaskas, who had not played in any of the five Tests in Australia, played in both Tests against New Zealand.[2]
Test series
[edit]South Africa won both Test matches, both of which were played over three days with an additional rest day. The first match was played at Christchurch and the second at Wellington.
First Test
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- New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat
- DC Cleverley and J Newman (both New Zealand) made their Test debuts
28 February was a rest day
Second Test
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- New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat
- 6 March was a rest day
Other match
[edit]After arriving in New Zealand, the South African's played a three-day first-class fixture against Auckland. The tourists won the match by seven wickets.
23 February 1932
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South Africa won by 7 wickets
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Notes
[edit]- ^ Steyn never played a Test match for South Africa.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Southerton SJ (1933) The South African team in Australia and New Zealand 1931–32], Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, 1933. (Available online at CricInfo. Retrieved 2024-06-15.)
- ^ a b c South Africa to Australia 1931–32, Test Cricket Tours (archived September 2020). Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ South Africa in Australia and New Zealand 1931–32, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2024-06-15. (subscription required)