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
2.4
Chris Woakes to Will Young. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs, fielded by Ali.
England vs New Zealand
2.3
FOUR! Chris Woakes to Will Young. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep square leg for 4 runs.
England vs New Zealand
2.2
Wide Chris Woakes to Will Young. Back of a length, middle stump on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
England vs New Zealand
2.2
Chris Woakes to Will Young. Length ball, outside off stump down the track pushing, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Livingstone.
England vs New Zealand
2.1
Chris Woakes to Will Young. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Livingstone.
New Zealand 5-0 (2), Conway 3, Young 2, Topley 0-3 (1)
England came close to an early breakthroguh, Conway skewed the ball towards the the midwickets fielder, but it just bounced before reaching Dawid Malan.
The home side still bowling a tight line and length, far less drama than the start of the England innings when Bairstow was out first ball.
England vs New Zealand
1.6
Reece Topley to Devon Conway. Out-swinging half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 2 runs, run save by Woakes.
England vs New Zealand
1.5
Reece Topley to Devon Conway. Out-swinging back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly point for no runs.
England vs New Zealand
1.4
Reece Topley to Devon Conway. Out-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Malan.
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