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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New Zealand 60-4 (15), Mitchell 14, Phillips 12, Woakes 3-31 (8)
England are continuing to put the pressure on here, there was a change from the Vauxhall end, with Gus Atkinson replacing Topley, but Woakes has continued from the Pavilion End.
They are just starting to mix things up a bit, after this pair have dug in slightly, Woakes banging one in short, but it’s left alone by Phillips.
It has all gone England’s way by the time of the first drinks break.
England vs New Zealand
14.6
Chris Woakes to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Curran, fielded by Livingstone.
England vs New Zealand
14.5
Wide Chris Woakes to Glenn Phillips. Bouncer, outside off stump down the track Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
England vs New Zealand
14.5
Chris Woakes to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump down the track Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs New Zealand
14.3
Chris Woakes to Glenn Phillips. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, to deep point for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Curran.
England vs New Zealand
14.2
Chris Woakes to Glenn Phillips. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track defending, back to bowler for no runs.
England vs New Zealand
14.1
Chris Woakes to Glenn Phillips. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs New Zealand
13.6
Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Malan.
England vs New Zealand
13.5
Gus Atkinson to Glenn Phillips. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
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