West Indies cricket team in New Zealand in the 1979/80 season
The West Indies cricket teams tour to New Zealand in the 1979/80 season took place from February 6 to March 5, 1980. The international cricket tour was part of the 1979/80 international cricket season and included three tests and an ODI . New Zealand won both series 1–0 each.
prehistory
The West Indies previously played 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 1971/72 season in the West Indies .
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 |
| Lancaster Park | Christchurch | 20,000 | 2. test; 1. ODI |
| Carisbrook | Dunedin | 29,000 | 1st test |
Squad lists
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 New Zealand
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 West Indies
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New Zealand
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West Indies
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Tour matches
| February 3-5 | Hamilton | Northern Districts 277-7d (95) & 252-7d (85) |
- |
West Indians 377-6d (102) & 132-8 (25) |
| draw | ||||
One-day internationals
First ODI in Christchurch
| February 6 scorecard |
Christchurch (LP) |
West Indies 203-7 (50) |
- |
New Zealand 207-9 (49.4) |
| New Zealand wins with 1 wicket | ||||
Testing
First test in Dunedin
| February 8-13 Scorecard |
Dunedin |
West Indies 140 (69.5) & 212 (108.4) |
- |
New Zealand 249 (95.5) & 104-9 (50) |
| New Zealand wins with 1 wicket | ||||
Second test in Christchurch
| February 22-27 Scorecard |
Christchurch (LP) |
West Indies 228 (89.3) & 447-5d (119) |
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New Zealand 460 (130.4) |
| draw | ||||
Third test in Auckland
| February 29 - March 5 scorecard |
Auckland |
West Indies 220 (84.2) & 264-9d (94.1) |
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New Zealand 305 (128.2) & 73-4 (36) |
| draw | ||||