Maiden Test Match - New Zealand Vs England at Christchurch Jan 10-13 1930

Like South Africa, West Indies, the New Zealanders (Kiwis) made their Test debut against a strong English team. 

The year was 1930 at Lancaster Park in Christchurch. 

After winning the toss, Kiwis were bowled out for 112.

 The English replied strongly in their first innings by scoring 181 runs and took a lead of 69. 

In the second innings, the hosts batted a bit better and scored 131, leaving a target of just 62 runs which the English team chased out comfortably and won the Test with 8 wickets in hands.

And thus, the Kiwis too continued the tradition of losing their maiden Test alongside with England, West Indies and South Africa.

Scorecard

New Zealand   112 and 131

England           181 and 66/2(Target 63 Runs)

Match Result - England won by 8 wickets