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
46.6
OUT! Caught. Trent Boult to Sam Curran. Length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep cover, caught by Conway.
England vs New Zealand
46.5
Trent Boult to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, fielded by Ravindra.
England vs New Zealand
46.4
Wide Trent Boult to Chris Woakes. Slower ball bouncer, down leg side on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
England vs New Zealand
46.4
Trent Boult to Chris Woakes. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit body to short leg for no runs.
England vs New Zealand
46.3
Wide Trent Boult to Chris Woakes. Slower ball short, middle stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
England vs New Zealand
46.2
Trent Boult to Sam Curran. Slower ball back of a length, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
England vs New Zealand
46.1
Trent Boult to Sam Curran. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Latham.
England vs New Zealand
45.6
Lockie Ferguson to Chris Woakes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Latham.
Wicket! Moeen Ali for 12! England 360-7, Curran 2, Woakes 0, Ferguson 1-80 (9)
Moeen Ali has picked up quickly here towards the back end of the England innings, he already has 12 runs from just 7 balls.
But unfortunately a ball after a four towards midwicket, he tries the same again and picks out the fielder, the wickets starting to fall quickly here.
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