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

Ben Stokes scored his first ODI century since 2017 as England take charge against New Zealand at the Oval (Getty Images)

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.

Follow all the latest live coverage of today's match in the live blog below:

England vs New Zealand LIVE: New Zealand in England 2023 updates

• Toss: New Zealand win the toss and choose to bowl
• Wicket! Bairstow. England 0-1
• Wicket! Root, England 13-2
• Malan 50! England 106-2
• Stokes 50! England 119-2
• Stokes 100! England 207-2
• Wicket! Malan out for 96, England 212-3
• Wicket! Buttler out for 38, England 290-4
• Stokes 150! England 307-4
• Wicket! Stokes out for 182! England 348-6
• England all out for 368
• Wicket! Young out for 12! New Zealand 18-1
• Wicket! Conway out for 9! New Zealand 24-2
• Wicket! Nicholls out for 4! New Zealand 28-3
• England win by 181 runs

England vs New Zealand

8.5

Chris Woakes to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.

13 September 2023 17:31

[13 September 2023 17:30 · Sonia Twigg]

New Zealand 34-3, need 335 to win, Mitchell 3, Latham 3, Woakes 2-18 (5)

England have started their innings in the ideal fashion on what still - despite the number of wickets falling - looks like a good pitch to bat on.

England vs New Zealand

8.4

Chris Woakes to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.

13 September 2023 17:30

England vs New Zealand

8.3

Chris Woakes to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Stokes.

13 September 2023 17:29

England vs New Zealand

8.1

Chris Woakes to Tom Latham. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

13 September 2023 17:28

England vs New Zealand

7.6

Reece Topley to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep point for 2 runs.

13 September 2023 17:27

England vs New Zealand

7.5

Reece Topley to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Ali.

13 September 2023 17:27

England vs New Zealand

7.4

Reece Topley to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.

13 September 2023 17:26

England vs New Zealand

7.3

Reece Topley to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Livingstone.

13 September 2023 17:25

[13 September 2023 17:24 · Sonia Twigg]

New Zealand need 341 to win

Here are some shots from England’s brilliant start to the second innings:

Reece Topley takes the first New Zealand wicket as England dominate at the Oval (Getty Images)

Chris Woakes has two wickets at the start of the New Zealand innings (Getty Images)