England vs New Zealand LIVE: Ben Stokes’ brilliant innings inspires England to victory in third ODI at the Oval
The four-match series is all square at 1-1 following England’s victory at the Ageas Bowl
England are looking to back up their impressive win at the Ageas Bowl with another victory over New Zealand when the two teams meet at The Oval this afternoon for the third one day international in this four match series.
Liam Livingstone was the star for England at Southampton, anchoring the innings with a wonderfully worked 95* from 78 deliveries in a rain-affected first innings. His heroics were needed after Trent Boult had earlier reduced England to 8-3 but Livingstone, backed up by decent knocks from Moeen Ali and Sam Curran saw the hosts up to 226-7.
In reply New Zealand lost constant wickets and could only muster 147 all out despite a fighting half-century from Daryl Mitchell. England’s win leaves this series delicately poised as the teams take to the field for the third ODI this afternoon with Jos Buttler hoping his top order batters rediscover their form ahead of the Cricket World Cup in October.
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England vs New Zealand
20.3
Sam Curran to Glenn Phillips. Short, to leg on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, run save by Topley.
England vs New Zealand
20.2
Sam Curran to Rachin Ravindra. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, mis-fielded by Ali.
England vs New Zealand
20.1
Sam Curran to Rachin Ravindra. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Ali.
England vs New Zealand
19.6
Gus Atkinson to Glenn Phillips. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit helmet to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Malan.
New Zealand 86 for 5 (20), Ravindra 9, Phillips 26, Atkinson 0-18 (4)
Gus Atkinson might have been more expensive, but has hit 89.6mph this over, and is looking every bit like a find for the future.
England vs New Zealand
19.5
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot defending, thick edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
England vs New Zealand
19.3
Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra. Short, down leg side ducked Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs New Zealand
19.1
FOUR! Gus Atkinson to Rachin Ravindra. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
England vs New Zealand
18.6
Sam Curran to Glenn Phillips. In-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
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