England tour of Australia, 1958/59 /

Second Test Match

England v New Zealand

1960: At Auckland, March 14, 16, 17, 18

First Test Match

England v New Zealand

1960: At Christchurch, February 27, 28, March 2

Fifth Test Match

Ailing England slump again

1960: England virtually lost before play began for a car accident in which Loader and Statham were hurt ruled these two out of consideration.

Fourth Test Match

Rorke leads the rout

1960: Australia won by ten wickets and regained the Ashes

Third Test Match

Advantage Australia

1960: England, knowing that defeat would mean the loss of the Ashes, fought with more spirit after another first-innings breakdown had put them in serious danger, and emerged with an honourable draw.

Second Test Match

England shattered by Meckiff

1960: England were set back on their heels from the start when Davidson took three wickets in a sensational over and although Statham also bowled finely the tourists never really recovered.

First Test Match

O'Neill seals the victory

1960: England, contrary to expectations, were beaten

Australia 4 England 0, New Zealand 0 England 1

M.C.C. team in Australia and New Zealand, 1958-59

1960: Australia, under Richie Benaud, their new captain, won the 1958-59 Test series against the visiting England team, led by Peter May, so convincingly by four victories to none that English enthusiasts were left wondering how their favourites came to