1st Test, Hamilton, March 10, 2004, 12:00 AM
459/10(139.2ov) & 313/4(116.1ov)
509/10(164.4ov) & 39/1(16ov)
New Zealand drew with South Africa
New Zealand Playing XI
| Chris Cairns | All Rounder |
| Stephen Fleming (c) | Batsman |
| Brendon McCullum † | Wicket Keeper |
| Craig McMillan | Batsman |
| Jacob Oram | All Rounder |
| Mark Richardson | Batsman |
| Scott Styris | All Rounder |
| Daryl Tuffey | Bowler |
| Daniel Vettori | All Rounder |
| Paul Wiseman | Bowler |
| Michael Papps † | Wicket Keeper |
South Africa Playing XI
| Jacques Kallis | All Rounder |
| Jacques Rudolph | Batsman |
| Paul Adams | Bowler |
| Mark Boucher † | Wicket Keeper |
| Herschelle Gibbs | Batsman |
| Gary Kirsten | Batsman |
| Neil McKenzie | Batsman |
| Andre Nel | Bowler |
| Makhaya Ntini | Bowler |
| Shaun Pollock | All Rounder |
| Graeme Smith (c) | Batsman |