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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

33.4

Ben Lister to Jos Buttler. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, leading edge in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, shy attempt by Young, fielded by Mitchell.

13 September 2023 15:05

England vs New Zealand

33.3

FOUR! Ben Lister to Jos Buttler. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.

13 September 2023 15:04

England vs New Zealand

33.1

Ben Lister to Ben Stokes. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ferguson.

13 September 2023 15:03

England 244-3 (33), Stokes 122, Buttler 12, Boult 3-47 (8)

The boundaries are flowing thick and fast now as England go into the final third of their innings, including Buttler’s first six, hitting Boult back over his head and into the crowd.

Boult has just two more overs to bowl here now, but he has taken all three of the wickets so far.

Sonia Twigg13 September 2023 15:01

England vs New Zealand

32.6

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for no runs, fielded by Ferguson.

13 September 2023 15:01

England vs New Zealand

32.5

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Ferguson.

13 September 2023 15:01

England vs New Zealand

32.4

SIX! Trent Boult to Jos Buttler. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.

13 September 2023 15:00

England vs New Zealand

32.3

Trent Boult to Ben Stokes. Slower ball full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Phillips.

13 September 2023 15:00

England vs New Zealand

32.2

FOUR! Trent Boult to Ben Stokes. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.

13 September 2023 14:59

England vs New Zealand

32.1

Trent Boult to Jos Buttler. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, outside edge in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Lister.

13 September 2023 14:59

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