1975/76 To 1984/85
There were two main reasons for NZ's improved test record in this decade. The first was that Sri Lanka were newly granted test status at this time - NZ picked up 4 victories in Sri Lanka's first few years in test cricket, when they were a relatively weak and inexperienced side. The second reason was that NZ had the services of its best ever bowler, Richard Hadlee who made his debut in 1973. Hadlee played in all 13 of the victories in this decade and took 93 wickets at an average of 12.27 in those 13 matches.
| Played 54 | WON 13 | Lost 21 | Drew 20 |
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