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
16.6
OUT! Caught. Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot defending, outside edge, caught by Buttler.
England vs New Zealand
16.5
Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs New Zealand
16.4
Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell. In-swinging back of a length, off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, shy attempt by Bairstow, fielded by Woakes.
England vs New Zealand
16.3
Sam Curran to Glenn Phillips. In-swinging back of a length, middle stump on the back foot pushing, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
England vs New Zealand
16.1
Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, run save by Livingstone.
England vs New Zealand
15.6
Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot glancing, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
England vs New Zealand
15.5
Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell. Seaming in back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
England vs New Zealand
15.3
Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Curran.
England vs New Zealand
15.2
Gus Atkinson to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Topley.
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