Qld Inv vs N Zealanders, at Townsville, Oct 18 1985 - Match Result

Richard Hadlee's dominance in the 1985-86 series win over Australia

Perhaps because New Zealand cricket had existed in the shade of Australia for so many decades - one Test was played in 1946, and regular Test exchanges did not start until 1973-74 - Australian cricket loomed over New Zealand

At Perth, November 30, December 1, 2, 3, 4

When Coney sent Australia in to bat on a pitch which seemed to have some moisture in it, and with cloudy, humid weather aiding the faster bowlers, there was no early indication of the drama that this Test would provide