Australian cricket team in New Zealand and Fiji in 1904–05

Although it was the fifth Australian team to tour New Zealand, it was the first one to play matches on even terms, which therefore have first-class status.

[2] The Australian team was captained by Monty Noble and included several notable Test players such as Warwick Armstrong, Tibby Cotter, Clem Hill and Victor Trumper.

[3] Joe Darling, who captained the team once it arrived in England, was unavailable for the tour of New Zealand and Fiji.

[4] The Australians won the matches against Auckland, Canterbury and Otago and drew against Wellington.

After delays caused by rain, the Australians needed 137 to win in one hour, on a wet pitch.

Trumper hit 87 not out, giving the Australians victory off 18 overs with one minute to spare.

When Sims was injured and had to leave the field during the second match, Graham acted as captain.