He was selected to open the batting in New Zealand 's first match against the touring Australians later that season .
He was scored 12 and 53 ( in 63 minutes ) but New Zealand lost and he was one of seven players omitted for the second match .
He was selected to open the batting in New Zealand 's first match against the touring Australians later that season , and scored 12 and 53 ( in 63 minutes ) but New Zealand lost and he was one of seven players omitted for the second match .