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.
Follow all the latest live coverage of today's match in the live blog below:
England vs New Zealand
17.5
FOUR! Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, outside off stump moves in front hooking, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
England vs New Zealand
17.5
Wide Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Latham.
England vs New Zealand
17.4
Lockie Ferguson to Dawid Malan. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Lister.
England vs New Zealand
17.2
Lockie Ferguson to Ben Stokes. Leg cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Jamieson.
England vs New Zealand
17.1
Lockie Ferguson to Dawid Malan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, inside edge to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nicholls.
Malan 50! England 106-2 (17), Malan 50, Stokes 48, Phillips 0-15 (2)
Malan with a flowing cover drive brought up England’s century in the 17th over of the match.
And just a few balls later he brought up a personal milestone, his half century, from 52 deliveries.
His 5th ODI half century in 20 matches.
England vs New Zealand
16.6
Glenn Phillips to Dawid Malan. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, to backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Jamieson.
England vs New Zealand
16.5
Glenn Phillips to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by Lister.
England vs New Zealand
16.4
Glenn Phillips to Ben Stokes. Off break length ball, to leg on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Nicholls.
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