Looking back at how each team performed in their first ever Test match

#4: New Zealand against England, Christchurch

1st Test match - England v New Zealand

New Zealand made their test debut (3-day Test) in England's tour of New Zealand (4-match Test series), 1930. After winning the toss and deciding to bat first, New Zealand had a miserable start. Unable to decode the opening pair of English bowlers (Nichols and Allom), New Zealand were knocked down for 112 in the 1st innings.

An amazing effort from the home side's bowling line-up made sure that England had only a lead of 69 runs. Unfortunately, another batting failure for New Zealand in the 2nd innings (131 runs) paved way for England's victory.

With just 63 runs needed, England had a cakewalk, winning the match by 8 wickets. Though New Zealand managed to draw the next 3 matches, England won the series 1-0.

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#3: West Indies against England, London

West Indies team

In 1928, with Test status by their side, West Indies toured England for a 3-match test series. Electing to bat first in the 1st match, Tyldesley's knock of 122 helped the home team (England) post a mammoth total of 401.

Though West Indies had a steady opening partnership, they completely lost their way, with 9 wickets falling for just 91 runs (177 all-out).

Having 224-run lead by their side, England enforced the follow-on and went on to win the match by an innings and 58 runs. In the end, England white-washed West Indies 3-0 in their inaugural test series.