How all the nations fared on their Test debut

New Zealand (vs England): 10-13 January, 1930

Result: New Zealand (112 & 131) lost to England (181 & 66/2) by 8 wickets

Venue: Lancaster Park, Christchurch

Such was the dominance of the English cricket team back in those days, that they were simultaneously touring two countries. While one contingent had arrived in New Zealand to play the first Test match in Kiwi history, the other was touring the West Indies, a team that had themselves received Test status only 2 years back.

Their first match was one to forget for the hosts. The Kiwi team managed two low-scoring totals and England went on to win the match with extreme ease. English bowler, Maurice Allom, albeit a debutant, took 4 wickets in 5 deliveries, including a hat-trick in the first innings.