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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New Zealand 128-6 (27), Jamieson 3, Phillips 45, Ali 1-17 (3), need 241 more runs to win.
While the batters have fallen around him, Phillips has dug in, and just unleashed a big six over mid on into the stand, I think that is the first of the Kiwi innings, off Ali.
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Moeen Ali to Kyle Jamieson. Off break length ball, middle stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs.
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Moeen Ali to Glenn Phillips. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Bairstow.
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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 long on for 6 runs.
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Moeen Ali to Glenn Phillips. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to silly mid on for no runs.
New Zealand 120-6 (26), Phillips 38, Jamieson 2, Curran 1-30 (5), need 249 to win
England are still plugging away here, and it’s all gone a bit flat and feels a little bit routine.
It would be a great win for England, but just have to wait for it.
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Moeen Ali to Kyle Jamieson. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Livingstone.
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Sam Curran to Glenn Phillips. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Buttler.
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Sam Curran to Glenn Phillips. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, back to bowler for no runs.
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