NZ's first test win over England: John Wright & Richard Boock Remember 1978
Channel: The Platform NZ
Date: 2023-02-15

It was the 15th of February 1978 that the New Zealand men's cricket team secured their first ever test-match win over England, prevailing by 72-runs at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

Martin Devlin is joined by former opening batsman John Wright, who was making his test debut in this match. Wright shares his thoughts on the game and how it panned out in their favour. Wright was the highest run-scorer for the Kiwis across both innings, with 55 in the first and 19 in the second.

Marty also chats to Richard Boock who was there for every day of the test, and looks back on his fondest memories.


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