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
43.6
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Young.
England 342-5 (44), Stokes 176, Ali 2, Ferguson 0-75 (8)
New Zealand have missed a run out chance, Ali was slow getting to the other end but Nicholls’ under arm throw missed the target.
Stokes goes for another big one but doesn’t get hold of it and will have to settle for a single, just plinked high into the leg side.
England had to settle for singles during the over, but it’s already a healthy total.
England vs New Zealand
43.5
Lockie Ferguson to Moeen Ali. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
England vs New Zealand
43.4
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot pulling, missed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
England vs New Zealand
43.4
Wide Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
England vs New Zealand
43.3
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
England vs New Zealand
43.2
Lockie Ferguson to Moeen Ali. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot pushing, mis-timed to short extra cover for 1 run, shy attempt by Nicholls, fielded by Phillips.
England vs New Zealand
43.1
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Leg cutter half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
Wicket! Livingstone out for 11! England 336-5, Stokes 173, Ali 0, Lister 1-52 (8)
The sixes are coming thick and fast now for Stokes, this one just lofted into the crowd over backwards square. This innings is going to make for some highlights reel!
New Zealand have reviewed successfully for a catch! Livingstone is out, the ball hit the bat after the ground and he has to depart for 11. The visitors have now had two decisions overturned by DRS, bringing the wickets of Livingstone and Malan earlier on.
Moeen Ali out to join Stokes at the crease.
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