An Australian national cricket team captained by Ian Craig toured New Zealand between February and April 1957.
The Australians made 237 for 6, Favell scoring 81 and Watson 74, before rain washed out the second day.
[9] Australia (216 and 284 for 3 declared) played New Zealand (268 and 112 for 2) in Christchurch, a match that ended in a draw.
[15][16] The Australians (304) beat Auckland (128 and 122) by an innings and 54 runs, Meckiff taking nine wickets.
[20] In the third and final unofficial test in Auckland, Australia (350 for 8 declared) beat New Zealand (198 and 161) by ten wickets.
[21] Neil Harvey headed the batting aggregates in first-class games with 448 runs at 49.77.