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
26.5
Daryl Mitchell to Dawid Malan. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Phillips, fielded by Jamieson.
England vs New Zealand
26.4
Daryl Mitchell to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Conway.
England vs New Zealand
26.3
Daryl Mitchell to Dawid Malan. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to third man for 1 run, fielded by Lister.
England vs New Zealand
26.2
Daryl Mitchell to Dawid Malan. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to gully for no runs, fielded by Phillips.
England vs New Zealand
25.6
Kyle Jamieson to Dawid Malan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Nicholls.
England 194-2 (26), Malan 86, Stokes 94 Jamieson 0-47 (6)
Stokes clubbed Jamieson down the boundary to move closer to his first ODI century since 2017, just after the halfway point in the England innings.
England are going well here. successfully exaded a run out chance, with Stokes struck by the throw from the fielder, but after rubbing his lower backhe seems okay to continue.
England vs New Zealand
25.5
Kyle Jamieson to Ben Stokes. Off cutter short, outside off stump down the track pulling, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Lister.
England vs New Zealand
25.5
Wide Kyle Jamieson to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
England vs New Zealand
25.4
Kyle Jamieson to Ben Stokes. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to cover for no runs, fielded by Young.
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