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toured England in the 1978 season to play a three-match

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series against

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. England won the series 3-0 with no matches drawn. New Zealand played two matches in

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on their way home.

One Day Internationals (ODIs)

England won the Prudential Trophy 2-0.

1st ODI

2nd ODI

Test series summary

First Test

Second Test

Third Test

Matches in Netherlands

New Zealand won both limited overs matches.

1st match

2nd match

External sources

CricketArchive – tour itineraries

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