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
28.6
Moeen Ali to Glenn Phillips. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
England vs New Zealand
28.5
Moeen Ali to Kyle Jamieson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Curran.
England vs New Zealand
28.3
FOUR! Moeen Ali to Glenn Phillips. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
England vs New Zealand
28.2
Moeen Ali to Kyle Jamieson. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run.
England vs New Zealand
28.1
Moeen Ali to Glenn Phillips. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot flick, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Curran.
England vs New Zealand
27.6
Sam Curran to Kyle Jamieson. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Livingstone.
New Zealand 131-6 (28), Jamieson 3, Phillips 47, Curran 1-32 (6), need 238 to win
Curran has bowled from both ends today, and kept things relatively tidy, often changing it up between over and round the wicket to unsettle the batters.
Alnost another one, as Jaimeson loops one into the off side but its short of the fielder at midwicket.
England vs New Zealand
27.4
Sam Curran to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
England vs New Zealand
27.3
Sam Curran to Kyle Jamieson. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, hit pad to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
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