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
32.2
SIX! Moeen Ali to Glenn Phillips. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
England vs New Zealand
31.6
Liam Livingstone to Kyle Jamieson. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot pushing, inside edge back to bowler for no runs.
England vs New Zealand
31.5
Liam Livingstone to Glenn Phillips. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Topley, mis-fielded by Buttler.
New Zealand 155-6 (32), Phillips 63, Jamieson 11, need 213 more runs to win
Phillips hits the first ball after the drinks break for four, from Moeen Ali.
But otherwise it continued to tick along as the sun set over the Vauxhall Road end.
England vs New Zealand
31.4
Liam Livingstone to Kyle Jamieson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
England vs New Zealand
31.2
Liam Livingstone to Glenn Phillips. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot working, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
England vs New Zealand
31.1
Wide Liam Livingstone to Kyle Jamieson. Off break half volley, down leg side on the front foot glancing, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Buttler.
England vs New Zealand
31.1
Liam Livingstone to Kyle Jamieson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Topley.
England vs New Zealand
30.6
Moeen Ali to Kyle Jamieson. Off break back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Livingstone.
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