English national cricket team in New Zealand in the 1970-71 season
The tour of England's national cricket team to New Zealand in the 1970/71 season took place from February 25 to March 8, 1971. The international cricket tour was part of the 1970/71 international cricket season and included two tests . England won the series 1–0.
prehistory
England previously played a tour in Australia and New Zealand was the first tour of the season. The last meeting of the two teams on a tour took place in England in the 1969 season .
Stages
Tour venues |
The following stages have been designated as the venue for the tour.
Stadion | city | capacity | Games |
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Eden Park | Auckland | 50,000 | 2nd test |
Lancaster Park | Christchurch | 38,628 | 1st test |
Squad lists
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New Zealand | England |
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Testing
First test in Auckland
February 25th - March 1st scorecard |
Christchurch (LP) |
New Zealand 65 (37.6) & 254 (97.3) |
- |
England 231 (67.5) & 89-2 (25) |
England wins with 8 wickets |
Second test in Christchurch
March 5-8 Scorecard |
Auckland |
England 321 (72.6) & 237 (84.7) |
- |
New Zealand 313-7d (106) & 40-0 (16) |
draw |