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
42.5
OUT! Caught. Ben Lister to Liam Livingstone. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Nicholls.
England vs New Zealand
42.4
Ben Lister to Ben Stokes. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
England vs New Zealand
42.3
Ben Lister to Ben Stokes. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Mitchell.
England vs New Zealand
42.2
SIX! Ben Lister to Ben Stokes. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
England vs New Zealand
42.1
Ben Lister to Liam Livingstone. Yorker, to leg on the front foot working, inside edge to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
England 328-4 (42), Stokes 166, Livingstone 10, Phillips 1-57 (8)
Stokes has launched another one into the crowd, this is up there with the best of them, straight down the ground over Phillips’ head.
Two steps down the track and bang. The next one he tries the reverse sweep, misses it and is hit on the body. New Zealand send this one upstairs. DRS showed impact on umpire’s call and the decision stays.
Stokes celebrates by sending the next one into the stands over midwicket, he is going quickly here. This will be a memorable innings.
England vs New Zealand
41.6
Glenn Phillips to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
England vs New Zealand
41.5
SIX! Glenn Phillips to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
England vs New Zealand
41.4
APPEAL! Glenn Phillips to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, hit pad to silly point for no runs, fielded by Latham, appeal made for L.B.W.
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