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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

Sonia Twigg
Wednesday 13 September 2023 14:51 EDT
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Ben Stokes scored his first ODI century since 2017 as England take charge against New Zealand at the Oval
Ben Stokes scored his first ODI century since 2017 as England take charge against New Zealand at the Oval (Getty Images)

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.

Follow all the latest live coverage of today's match in the live blog below:

England vs New Zealand

1.2

Reece Topley to Will Young. In-swinging back of a length, middle stump on the back foot dropped, to backward point for 1 run.

13 September 2023 16:54

England vs New Zealand

1.1

NEW BALL. Reece Topley to Will Young. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

13 September 2023 16:53

New Zealand 2-0, need 367 to win (1) Conway 1, Young 1, Woakes 0-2 (1)

A tidy first over from Woakes as New Zealand start their massive chase, just the two runs from it.

Sonia Twigg13 September 2023 16:52

England vs New Zealand

0.6

APPEAL! Chris Woakes to Devon Conway. Length ball, down leg side on the back foot defending, hit pad to backward point for no runs, fielded by Curran, appeal made for L.B.W.

13 September 2023 16:52

England vs New Zealand

0.5

Chris Woakes to Will Young. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, thick edge to third man for 1 run, fielded by Atkinson.

13 September 2023 16:51

England vs New Zealand

0.3

Chris Woakes to Devon Conway. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

13 September 2023 16:50

England vs New Zealand

0.2

Chris Woakes to Devon Conway. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Livingstone.

13 September 2023 16:49

England vs New Zealand

0.1

NEW BALL. Chris Woakes to Devon Conway. Back of a length, to leg on the back foot shoulders arms, Left for no runs, fielded by Buttler.

13 September 2023 16:49

Brilliant Ben Stokes blasts way to England ODI record score of 182

Here’s the full report from the first innings:

Less than a month after reversing his ODI retirement, Ben Stokes set a new England record with a blistering 182 against New Zealand.

Stokes, playing just his third 50-over match since agreeing to return for next month’s World Cup defence, was in brutal form as he unloaded nine sixes and 15 fours during a devastating 124-ball innings.

He broke the record in typically emphatic fashion, clobbering Ben Lister high over long-on for a maximum, with previous holder Jason Roy emerging on the balcony to show his appreciation alongside a sold out Kia Oval crowd.

Brilliant Ben Stokes blasts way to England ODI record score of 182

Stokes’ knock included nine sixes and 15 fours

Sonia Twigg13 September 2023 16:47

New Zealand innings

The teams are back out on the field and it’s time for the New Zealand innings.

Sonia Twigg13 September 2023 16:46

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