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
4.1
Chris Woakes to Will Young. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, overthrow by Bairstow, fielded by Curran.
England vs New Zealand
3.6
Reece Topley to Devon Conway. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
New Zealand 16-0 (4), Conway 4, Young 11, Topley 0-5 (2), need 353 to win
Compared to the England innings this is like night and day, New Zealand just building slowly here, while the England openers keep things tight at both ends.
England vs New Zealand
3.5
Reece Topley to Will Young. Out-swinging length ball, to leg on the front foot working, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Curran.
England vs New Zealand
3.4
Reece Topley to Devon Conway. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Curran.
England vs New Zealand
3.2
Reece Topley to Devon Conway. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to point for no runs.
England vs New Zealand
3.1
Reece Topley to Devon Conway. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs New Zealand
2.6
FOUR! Chris Woakes to Will Young. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep point for 4 runs.
New Zealand 14-0 (3), Conway 3, Young 10, Woakes 0-11 (2)
It has taken until the third over, but New Zealand have their first boundary, a cut through the offside takes Young on to 10 runs at the end of the Woakes over.
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