West Indies cricket team in New Zealand in the 1968/69 season
The West Indies cricket teams tour to New Zealand in the 1968/69 season took place from February 27 to March 17, 1969. The international cricket tour was part of the 1968/69 international cricket season and included three tests . The series ended in a 0–0 draw.
prehistory
The West Indies previously contested a tour in Australia , for New Zealand it was the first tour of the season. The last meeting of the two teams on a tour took place in the 1955/56 season in New Zealand .
Stages
Tour venues |
The following stages have been designated as the venue for the tour.
Stadion | city | capacity | Games |
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Eden Park | Auckland | 50,000 | 1st test |
Lancaster Park | Christchurch | 38,628 | 3rd test |
Basin Reserve | Wellington | 11,000 | 2nd test |
Squad lists
The teams named the following squads.
test | |
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New Zealand | West Indies |
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Testing
First test in Auckland
February 27th - March 3rd scorecard |
Auckland |
New Zealand 323 (73.4) & 297-8 (112.2) |
- |
West Indies 276 (79.7) & 348-5 (69) |
West Indies wins with 5 wickets |
Second test in Wellington
March 7-11 Scorecard |
Wellington |
West Indies 297 (65.4) & 148 (37.4) |
- |
New Zealand 282 (83.7) & 166-4 (48.5) |
New Zealand wins with 6 wickets |
Third test in Christchurch
March 13-17 Scorecard |
Christchurch |
West Indies 417 (101.4) |
- |
New Zealand 217 (80.3) & 347-6 (118.4) (f / o) |
draw |