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
41.2
Glenn Phillips to Liam Livingstone. Off break half volley, outside off stump moves in front working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ravindra.
England vs New Zealand
41.1
Glenn Phillips to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, middle stump down the track Slog, inside edge to short fine leg for 1 run, run save by Ferguson.
England vs New Zealand
40.6
Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 2 runs, run save by Young.
England 312-4 (41), Stokes 153, Livingstone 9, Ferguson 0-69 (7)
While Buttler pulled out all the shots, Livingstone is just providing support to Stokes as he continues on his mammoth innings.
England have just nine overs left to score as many runs as possible.
England vs New Zealand
40.5
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.
England vs New Zealand
40.4
Wide Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) to fine leg for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Latham, fielded by Ravindra.
England vs New Zealand
40.4
Lockie Ferguson to Liam Livingstone. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Young.
England vs New Zealand
40.3
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Leg cutter yorker, middle stump on the front foot defending, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
England innings
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