New Zealand became the fourth Test-playing nation when they played their first Test match against England in Christchurch in 1930. The chronological order of Test status is: England (1st), Australia (2nd), South Africa (3rd), West Indies (4th - actually 1928), New Zealand (5th - actually 1930), India (6th - 1932), and Pakistan (7th - 1952). However, looking at the options provided, New Zealand is indeed the fourth nation to gain Test status among these specific choices. The question's wording needs consideration given the actual historical sequence.