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
5.4
Reece Topley to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Woakes.
England vs New Zealand
5.3
Reece Topley to Henry Nicholls. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs New Zealand
5.2
Reece Topley to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit body to silly point for no runs.
England vs New Zealand
5.1
Reece Topley to Henry Nicholls. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs, mis-fielded by Curran.
England vs New Zealand
4.6
Chris Woakes to Devon Conway. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs New Zealand
4.5
Chris Woakes to Henry Nicholls. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pushing, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Topley.
England vs New Zealand
4.4
OUT! Caught. Chris Woakes to Will Young. Back of a length, outside off stump down the track pulling, top edge, caught by Buttler.
Wicket! Young caught behind for 12! New Zealand 18-1. Woakes 1-13
Young has to depart, Woakes has his man caught behind!
England have started this innings perfectly after an impressive batting performance only marred by a collapse towards the end, but they also lost early wickets which will encourage New Zealand.
England vs New Zealand
4.3
Chris Woakes to Will Young. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to point for no runs.
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