What was from a spectator's perspective a remarkable series-a closely fought 1-0 victory by lowly New Zealand against the then unofficial cricket world champions-was marred by acrimony and complaints from the teams involved.
Cricket-wise, the series was a watershed for both teams-the West Indies would go on to establish a record unbeaten run in Test match series until 1994-95, while the victory heralded the emergence of New Zealand's best Test team.