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
33.6
Reece Topley to Lockie Ferguson. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Ali.
England vs New Zealand
33.5
OUT! Caught. Reece Topley to Kyle Jamieson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, outside edge, caught by Buttler.
Wicket! Jamieson out for 14! New Zealand 173-7, need 196 to win
The decision to bring back the pace of Reece Topley has paid off straight away!
Jamieson edges behind and England inch closer towards victory at the Oval.
England vs New Zealand
33.4
Reece Topley to Kyle Jamieson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Atkinson.
England vs New Zealand
33.3
Reece Topley to Kyle Jamieson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Ali.
England vs New Zealand
33.2
Reece Topley to Kyle Jamieson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, hit pad for no runs.
England vs New Zealand
33.1
Reece Topley to Kyle Jamieson. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
New Zealand 166-6 (33), Phillips 72, Jamieson 12, Ali 1-43 (6) need 203 runs to win
Phillips has pulled out another big six over the leg side from Moeen Ali, and remains the only New Zealand batter to have offered any notable resistance to the England bowlers.
He has gone well while the wickets have collapsed around him and now seems to be dragging them towards a semi-respectable total.
England vs New Zealand
32.5
Moeen Ali to Kyle Jamieson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Curran.
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