His death after a long illness was confirmed on Tuesday by New Zealand Cricket (NZC).
Reid’s century against Australia at the Gabba in November, 1985 was instrumental in New Zealand’s win by an innings of 41 runs. He shared a then-record 225-run partnership with Martin Crowe (188) for the third wicket which helped New Zealand to 553-7 in its only innings.
Richard Hadlee took 9-52 in Australia’s first innings and 6-71 in the second to secure the win.
Reid was an elegant left-hander known for his skill against spin bowling and the Brisbane innings, on a fast, bouncy pitch, proved his ability against pace.
John Fulton Reid passes away
Cricket by NZ Herald 30th Dec 2020 1:50 PM John Fulton Reid, one of New Zealand s finest test batsmen, has died of cancer aged 64. The left-hander scored 1296 runs at an average of 46.28 from 19 tests between 1979 and 1986, second behind Kane Williamson among compatriots to play more than 20 innings. His conversion rate of centuries from half-centuries was 75 per cent, completing six from eight. That is the best among New Zealanders, and higher than Sir Don Bradman s 69 per cent - although The Don reached three figures on 29 occasions out of 42. Reid was technically adept at the crease, and exuded particular elegance against spin.