New Zealand won their first-ever Test match in March 1956, in their 45th Test attempt. Which team did they defeat?

Answer Explanation

New Zealand beat West Indies by 190 runs at Eden Park, Auckland, on 13 March 1956, finally securing their first Test win after 26 years and 45 Test matches without one.

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