Indian national cricket team in New Zealand in the 1980/81 season
The tour of India's national cricket team to New Zealand in the 1980/81 season took place from February 14 to March 18, 1981. The international cricket tour was part of the 1980/81 international cricket season and included three tests and two ODIs . New Zealand won the Test Series 1–0 and the ODI Series 2–0.
prehistory
New Zealand previously played a three-nation tournament in Australia , India a tour in Australia . The last meeting of the two teams on a tour took place in the 1976/77 season in India .
Stages
Tour venues |
The following stages have been designated as the venue for the tour.
| Stadion | city | capacity | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Park | Auckland | 50,000 | 3rd test; 1. ODI |
| Lancaster Park | Christchurch | 38,628 | 2nd test |
| Seddon Park | Hamilton | 10,000 | 2. ODI |
| Basin Reserve | Wellington | 11,000 | 1st test |
Squad lists
The roster lists were announced before the tour.
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New Zealand
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One-day internationals
First ODI in Auckland
| February 14th scorecard |
Auckland |
New Zealand 218-6 (45/45) |
- |
India 140-9 (45/45) |
| New Zealand wins with 78 runs | ||||
Second ODI in Hamilton
| February 15 scorecard |
Hamilton |
New Zealand 210-8 (50) |
- |
India 153 (45.2) |
| New Zealand wins with 57 runs | ||||
Testing
First test in Wellington
| February 21-25 scorecard |
Wellington (BR) |
New Zealand 375 (119) & 100 (49) |
- |
India 223 (72.4) & 190 (75.3) |
| New Zealand wins with 62 runs | ||||
Second test in Christchurch
| March 6-11 Scorecard |
Christchurch (LP) |
India 255 (127) |
- |
New Zealand 286-5 (145) |
| draw | ||||
Third test in Auckland
| March 13-18 scorecard |
Auckland |
India 238 (130.3) & 284 (120.5) |
- |
New Zealand 366 (186) & 95-5 (62) |
| draw | ||||