1865-66 New Zealand cricket season
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This article is a review of the 1865–66 New Zealand cricket season. The only match with first class cricket status was the annual clash between Otago and Canterbury, this time taking place in Dunedin, Otago. After losing in their last travel to Canterbury, Otago went 2–1 up in the series after successfully chasing a target of 61.
[edit] Events
13 February–14 February, South Dunedin Recreation Ground, Dunedin: Canterbury (68 & 97) lost to Otago (105 & 62/8) by two wickets
Arthur Powys, recalled as captain of Canterbury after missing the 1865 fixture, chose to bat and lost by 37 runs on the first day. Augustus Tennant, playing in his final game, made 24 for Canterbury in the second innings, but the 17-run partnership between Worthington and Murison took Otago within two runs of victory, and Worthington managed to get the winning runs. (Scorecard)
[edit] References
- Association of Cricket Statisticians and Historians - various publications
- Wisden Cricketers Almanack
- CricketArchive