The Australia vs. New Zealand Test series has a long history, with times when Australia dominated and times when the Black Caps fought hard. Since its start in the 1985–1986 season, the Trans-Tasman Trophy has been a sign of which country has won the most Tests between the two. Throughout the history of the prize, Australia has had a big edge. New Zealand has won three times and Australia has won 12 times in the 19 series that have been played for the Trans-Tasman Trophy. Four series have ended in draws. It's important to remember that if a series ends in a tie, the winner keeps the prize. This makes close games even more exciting.

• 1985–1986 (Australia): New Zealand, coached by the great Sir Richard Hadlee, won the first series 2-1 in Australia, which was a historic start to the trophy's history. Hadlee was very important; he took an amazing 33 wickets in the game.
• 1993–1994 (Australia): This series marked the start of a long time of Australian supremacy. They won by two wickets, showing how much better they are getting at Test cricket.
• 1999-2000 (New Zealand): Australia won a convincing 3-0 win in New Zealand in the 1999–2000 season, which strengthened their hold on the title.
• 2011-2012 (Australia): New Zealand made history when they won their first Test match in Australia since 1985 during the 2011–2012 season. In an exciting second Test at Hobart, Doug Bracewell's 6 for 40 caused Australia's batsmen to lose control, which gave the Black Caps a seven-run win. Even though the series ended in a tie, this win is still one of the best in New Zealand's Trans-Tasman Trophy history.
• 2015-2016 (Australia & New Zealand): Australia and New Zealand played two matches this season, in 2015-2016. Australia easily won both, first by a score of 2-0 in Australia and then by the same score in New Zealand. Ross Taylor scored an amazing 290 in the second Test of this series Australian leg. It is still the best score by an individual in the history of the award.
• 2019–2020 (Australia): In the 2019–2020 series, Australia secured a 3–0 victory on home soil, retaining the trophy with ease. The series saw standout performances from Marnus Labuschagne, who solidified his reputation as a batting powerhouse, and Nathan Lyon, whose spin bowling tormented New Zealand’s batsmen. The Black Caps, led by Kane Williamson, struggled to match Australia’s intensity, particularly in the high-scoring Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
• 2023–2024 (New Zealand): The most recent game took place in New Zealand, and Australia won 2-0, keeping the Trans-Tasman Trophy. New Zealand's Matt Henry was named Player of the Series, which was good news for the Black Caps even though they lost the series.

These past games show how the history of the Australia vs New Zealand cricket rivalry in cricket has changed over time. Australia has always had the upper hand, but New Zealand has shown over and over again that it can test and sometimes even surprise its strong neighbors. This long history of intense cricket is exactly what makes the Trans-Tasman Trophy such an exciting event for cricket fans and a top bet for Trans-Tasman Trophy bettors. People who bet on sports often look closely at past results to find patterns, trends, and information that can help them guess how teams will perform in future games.