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.
Follow all the latest live coverage of today's match in the live blog below:
England vs New Zealand
35.5
Reece Topley to Lockie Ferguson. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Curran.
England vs New Zealand
35.3
Reece Topley to Trent Boult. Back of a length, down leg side backing away cutting, mis-timed to deep backward point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Stokes, fielded by Woakes.
England vs New Zealand
35.1
Reece Topley to Lockie Ferguson. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot defending, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Ali.
England vs New Zealand
34.6
Liam Livingstone to Lockie Ferguson. Off break length ball, middle stump down the track driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
England vs New Zealand
34.5
Liam Livingstone to Lockie Ferguson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, back to bowler for no runs.
England vs New Zealand
34.3
Liam Livingstone to Trent Boult. Off break half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to short fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Malan.
England vs New Zealand
34.2
OUT! L.B.W. Liam Livingstone to Glenn Phillips. Off break back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pulling, hit pad.
Wicket! Phillips out for 72! New Zealand 173 for 8, still need 196 to win, Livingstone 1-9
Engand have reviewed a decision for lbw on Phillips, just moments after he was handed a reprieve.
However this time, the batter was not so fortunate and he was out lbw by Liam Livingstone for a well-played 72.
England vs New Zealand
34.1
APPEAL! Liam Livingstone to Glenn Phillips. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, inside edge to short third man for no runs, fielded by Topley, appeal made for L.B.W.
Reprieve, New Zeland 173-7.
New Zealand review the decision after Phillips was struck on the pads from Livingstone, and given out lbw by the on-field umpire.
On the review it showed the ball hitting pad and bat at the same time, and Phillips was handed a reprieve.
England still with three more wickets to take.
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