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Ben Stokes struck the highest score by an England batsman in a one-day international on Wednesday, his 182 setting up a rout of New Zealand at The Oval and sending a warning to the champions' World Cup rivals just weeks before they begin the defence of their 50-over title in India.
Ben Stokes struck the highest score by an England batsman in a one-day international on Wednesday, smashing a blistering 182 as the hosts piled up 368 against New Zealand at The Oval. But either side of his remarkable innings, fast bowler Trent Boult kept New Zealand in the game with an impressive return of 5-51 in 9.1 overs. England were set for a colossal total at 348-5 when Stokes was dismissed. But they lost their last five wickets for 20 runs, Boult wrapping up the innings with 11 balls to spare. England were wobbling at 13-2 following Boult's early double strike in the third of a four-match series currently level at 1-1. But Stokes, who only recently reversed his ODI retirement ahead of next month's 50-over World Cup in India, turned the tide in spectacular fashion.
England take on New Zealand in the 3rd of the five ODIs at The Oval in London on Wednesday. The hosts levelled the series in Southampton on Monday after New Zealand's win in Cardiff in the series-opener last week. Liam Livingstone continued his push for a place in the World Cup squad, smashing 95 off 78 balls to set up a convincing 79-run win for England. New Zealand, on the other hand, welcomed Trent Boult to the side. The Kiwi pacer celebrated his World Cup selection in style, taking 3/37. Both teams will now look to get their combinations right, with the World Cup set to to kick off in less than a months time.
ENG vs NZ, 2nd ODI Live: After being stunned in the series-opener, England look to bounce back as they take on New Zealand in the second ODI at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Centuries from Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell powered New Zealand to a convincing 8-wicket in Cardiff on Friday. Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan scored half-centuries, while Ben Stokes scored a fifty on his return to the ODI team as England posted 291/6. However, Conway scored a brilliant 111 while Mithcell hit a quickfire 118 to see the visitors through in 45.4 overs. (Live Scorecard)
England's Test captain Ben Stokes in all likelihood will undergo knee surgery after the conclusion of ODI World Cup rendering him a doubtful starter for the important five-match away series against India next year. Once a premier all-rounder Stokes has found it hard to bowl this summer due to chronic tendonitis in his knee. He has mostly played as a specialist batter in the last three Ashes and will continue to do so in the ODI series against New Zealand followed by the World Cup in India next month. Stokes said he plans to sort out his long pending surgery post the World Cup but refused to divulge the details. "I know what's going to happen, I just don't think now is right time to say what I'm doing," Stokes told reporters on Thursday ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand.
England vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Score:After wrapping up the T20I series 2-1, a full-strength England team gears up for the ODI challenge against New Zealand, with the first match of the series taking place in Cardiff. England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who took a u-turn on the decision to retire from ODI cricket, will be in the spotlight as the defending champions look to go the distance in the World Cup this time as well. New Zealand, who were the finalists when England became World Champions four years ago, will be without their talismanic skipper Kane Williamson in the series. (LIVE Scorecard)
After being held to a 2-2 draw in the T20I series, England aim to bounce back to winning ways in the first ODI against New Zealand in Cardiff. The ODI series marks the return of senior pros like Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Chris Woakes, Jason Roy among others, who look to get some game time under their belt ahead of the World Cup in India next month. Harry Brook has been given a further chance to force his way into side after being left out of the preliminary squad for the tournament. As for New Zealand, they are still without Kane Williamson, who is still recovering from an injury. However, Trent Boult's return is a massive boost for the Kiwis as they look to prepare for the World Cup. Notably, both teams contested the final of the previous World Cup, and square in the tournament opener this time around.
Ben Stokes revealed he has a plan to try to resolve a long-standing problem with his left knee and get back to being a fully fledged all-rounder once the Cricket World Cup has finished.