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
8.5
Chris Woakes to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Stokes.
New Zealand 34-3, need 335 to win, Mitchell 3, Latham 3, Woakes 2-18 (5)
England have started their innings in the ideal fashion on what still - despite the number of wickets falling - looks like a good pitch to bat on.
England vs New Zealand
8.4
Chris Woakes to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
England vs New Zealand
8.3
Chris Woakes to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, outside off stump down the track working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Stokes.
England vs New Zealand
8.1
Chris Woakes to Tom Latham. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs New Zealand
7.6
Reece Topley to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot driving, well timed to deep point for 2 runs.
England vs New Zealand
7.5
Reece Topley to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Ali.
England vs New Zealand
7.4
Reece Topley to Daryl Mitchell. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Bairstow.
England vs New Zealand
7.3
Reece Topley to Daryl Mitchell. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for no runs, fielded by Livingstone.
New Zealand need 341 to win
Here are some shots from England’s brilliant start to the second innings:
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