Notes
--> The match was scheduled for five days but completed in four.
--> CJ Tavaré (1) passed 1500 runs in Test Matches when he reached 56
--> MD Crowe (1) passed his previous highest Test Matches score of 33
--> RJ Hadlee (1) passed 6000 runs in First-Class Matches when he reached 10
--> JG Bracewell (1) equalled his previous highest Test Matches score of 16
--> BL Cairns achieved his best innings bowling analysis in Test Matches when he dismissed NG Cowans in the England first innings (previous best was 6-85)
--> RGD Willis reached 850 wickets in First-Class Matches when he dismissed EJ Chatfield, his 4th wicket in the New Zealand first innings
--> EJ Chatfield achieved his best innings bowling analysis in Test Matches when he dismissed GR Dilley in the England second innings (previous best was 4-66)
--> EJ Chatfield reached 350 wickets in First-Class Matches when he dismissed CJ Tavaré, his 2nd wicket in the England second innings
--> RGD Willis reached 300 wickets in Test Matches when he dismissed JJ Crowe, his 5th wicket in the New Zealand second innings
--> BA Edgar retired hurt in the New Zealand first innings having scored 19 (team score 26/0) - he returned when the score was 218/5