England vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI Highlights: Livingstone blinder helps host defeat NZ

Right then, it was England's day as they were reduced to 55/4 in the first innings but managed to score 227 in 34 overs, thanks to Liam Livingstone's impressive 95, his highest score in an ODI. The bowlers complemented this performance by taking all of New Zealand's wickets in under 30 overs, providing a significant morale boost with the ODI World Cup on the horizon. It's also a valuable lesson for New Zealand, as they will surely take away several insights from this match. We'll see you in the next game being played on the 13th of September, Wednesday starting at 5.00 pm IST (11.30 am GMT), but as you know you can join us early for all the build-up to the game. Until then, goodbye and cheers!

Liam Livingstone is THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH says that it was not a rescue mission as they pride themselves on their depth in batting. Adds that he got used to the conditions and credits Moeen and Curran for their knocks as well. Tells that it has been a frustrating couple months for him as it is a hard role when you have to smack from one ball and it was good to have some time in the middle.  Mentions that he hasn't been in good form recently but this knock gives him confidence and says his hard has finally paid off.

Jos Buttler, the victorious skipper of England at the post-match presentation, says that he is delighted with the win and how they recovered from a difficult position. Adds that it was a really good partnership in the middle and wants them to go hard on the bowlers. Tells that everyone is clear with their roles and the vibe in the dressing room is very positive. Says Liam and Curran have every right to want to bat higher up the order. Ends by saying it was a great start with the ball and they carried it throughout the innings.

Tom Latham, the captain of New Zealand says at the post-match presentation that they let England build key partnerships even after taking four quick wickets. Praises Liam for his knock. Credits his fast bowlers who were fantastic with the new ball especially Boult on his return. Tells that they are focusing on the job in hand and not too far away. Says that they were within the reach of the required rate and if they had wickets in hand, things could have been different.

TIME FOR PRESENTATION.....

New Zealand got off to a difficult start, losing a wicket in the very first over. Subsequently, Devon Conway and Will Young initiated a partnership, but both were eventually dismissed by the English players. Daryl Mitchell emerged as the sole New Zealand batter to make a significant impact, contributing 57 runs from 52 balls. Unfortunately, the remaining New Zealand batters were dismissed cheaply by the English bowlers.

On that note, England secured a resounding victory, leveling the series at 1-1. What an exciting game of cricket unfolded! England managed to dismiss New Zealand for a mere 147 runs in just 26.5 overs, securing a commanding 79-run win over the visitors. The English bowlers were in top form right from the beginning of the innings. David Willey set the tone by taking a wicket in the very first over and went on to claim 3 wickets in the match. Reece Topley, coming from an injury, partnering with him with the new ball, also bowled superbly to capture 3 wickets, while Moeen Ali chipped in with 2 crucial wickets in the middle. England's remarkable comeback from being 45/5 in the first innings to secure a victory truly reflects their champion pedigree.

26.5: David Willey to Trent Boult, OUT! DONE AND DUSTED! David Willey fittingly gets the final wicket as well! David Willey bangs this short once more, on middle, Trent Boult tries to make room and slap it away but fails to get any timing at all as he gets a bit hurried too, and the ball goes in the air towards mid on where Sam Curran makes no mistake. ENGLAND WIN BY 70 RUNS & LEVEL THE SERIES!

26.4: David Willey to Matt Henry, Back of a length and on middle, Matt Henry backs away to pull it but it goes off the splice of the bat towards mid on. They cross.

26.3: David Willey to Trent Boult, On a length and on middle, Trent Boult clips it towards mid-wicket for a single.

26.2: David Willey to Tim Southee, OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Another one bites the dust! Tim Southee tries to go big but holes out instead. David Willey bangs this short again and on middle, Tim Southee goes for the pull shot but fails to get on top of the bounce and does not the required elevation. As a result, the ball travels in the air towards deep mid-wicket where Jonny Bairstow runs forward and pouches it safely. England one wicket away from the win now!

26.1: David Willey to Matt Henry, Short of a length and on middle, Matt Henry swats ti towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

25.6: Moeen Ali to Tim Southee, FOUR! Good shot! This is flighted, full and around off, Tim Southee comes down the track and carves it wide of mid off for a boundary.

25.5: Moeen Ali to Tim Southee, Flighted, full and on middle, Tim Southee works it towards mid-wicket.

Tim Southee is the new man in.

25.4: Moeen Ali to Mitchell Santner, OUT! TAKEN! Moeen Ali strikes twice here! This is flatter full and around off, turns away a bit, Mitchell Santner skips down the track to slog it across the line but the turn away takes the top edge of the bat as the ball loops up in the air towards backward point where Jonny Bairstow takes a comfortable catch. England two wickets away from the win now!

25.3: Moeen Ali to Matt Henry, Flighted, full and on off, Matt Henry drives it mid off for a single.

Matt Henry is the new batter in.

25.2: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, OUT! TAKEN! 100TH ODI WICKET FOR ALI! A poor delivery but it gets him a crucial wicket here. He serves a full toss, on middle, Daryl Mitchell tries to loft it over mid off but his bat turns in his hands as he connects and miscues it behind mid off where Reece Topley backtracks and takes a good catch. The hope of Kiwis are deteriorating quickly here as they lose Mithcell now.

25.1: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, SIX! BANG! Daryl Mitchell breaks the shackles now! This is tossed up, full and around off, Daryl Mitchell launches it through the line over the long off fence for a biggie.

24.6: David Willey to Daryl Mitchell, Length again, on middle, Daryl Mitchell winds up for the big shot but in the end works it through mid-wickert for another run.

24.5: David Willey to Mitchell Santner, Short of a length and on off, Mitchell Santner punches it towards mid off for one more.

24.4: David Willey to Daryl Mitchell, FIFTY FOR MITCHELL! He backs up his hundred with another fine knock but he knows that the job is not done yet, This is on a length and on leg, Daryl Mitchell flicks it through mid-wicket for one.

24.3: David Willey to Daryl Mitchell, Fuller one and on middle, Daryl Mitchell looks to work it away but gets a leading edge along the ground towards point.

24.2: David Willey to Mitchell Santner, Short of a length and around off, Mitchell Santner dabs it through point for a run.

24.1: David Willey to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length and around leg, Daryl Mitchell clips it towards backward square leg for a single.

23.6: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, Another short delivery, on middle, Daryl Mitchell flicks it off the back foot towards deep mid-wicket for one.

23.5: Moeen Ali to Mitchell Santner, Flighted, full and on off, Mitchell Santner taps it towards point for one.

23.4: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, Short again, on off, Daryl Mitchell moves back and nudges it through mid-wicket for another run.

23.3: Moeen Ali to Mitchell Santner, Floated, full and on off, Mitchell Santner drives it towards long off for a run.

23.2: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, A bit short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

23.1: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell keeps it out to the off side.

22.6: Reece Topley to Mitchell Santner, Goes fuller again and on the sixth stump line, Mitchell Santner leaves it alone. Reece Topley ends with figures of (7-0-27-3).

22.5: Reece Topley to Mitchell Santner, Fuller and on middle, Mitchell Santner knocks it towards mid on.

22.4: Reece Topley to Mitchell Santner, Short of a length and around off, Mitchell Santner offers no shot at it.

Mitchell Santner is the new batter in for New Zealand.

22.3: Reece Topley to Rachin Ravindra, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! Reece Topley with the double whammy! He lands this on a good length and just around off, nips away a shy bit, Rachin Ravindra looks to drive it away but gets a thin outside edge towards first slip where Joe Root dives to his left to take a fine catch. This is turning out to be a game-changing over. New Zealand six down no!

22.2: Reece Topley to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR! What a classy way to get off the mark! Reece Topley serves this full and on middle, Rachin Ravindra drills it past the bowler for a beautiful boundary.

Rachin Ravindra is the next man in.

22.1: Reece Topley to Glenn Phillips, OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! That is a soft dismissal! On a length and on off, Glenn Phillips looks to loft it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. It goes straight towards the right of Reece Topley who takes an excellent catch. A big, big wicket for England!

21.6: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Touch fuller one, Daryl Mitchell looks to drill it towards long on but doesn't connect well. Dot.

21.5: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, On a length, on middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell fends it to mid on.

21.4: Gus Atkinson to Glenn Phillips, Angles it on off, Glenn Phillips punches it to covers for one.

21.3: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Goes fuller, on off, Daryl Mitchell eases it to mid on for a quick single. Harry Brook had a chance to run out at the bowler's end but he fumbled to collect it. Close!

21.2: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! They need more of these! Touch short and on off, Daryl Mitchell stands tall and hammers it through mid-wicket as the ball finds the fence in no time.

21.1: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Good length, angling in, Daryl Mitchell fends it back towards the bowler.

20.6: Reece Topley to Daryl Mitchell, Too full, on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to drive it but miscues it to mid-wicket for a single.

20.5: Reece Topley to Glenn Phillips, Errs it down leg, Glenn Phillips stays back and helps it fine for a single.

20.4: Reece Topley to Glenn Phillips, Goes fuller this time, Glenn Phillips blocks it back.

Glenn Phillips is the new man in for New Zealand.

20.3: Reece Topley to Tom Latham, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The partnership is finally broken! On a hard length in the channel outside off, it shapes away a shade, Tom Latham looks to loft it down the ground. Misses it and gets a feather as the ball goes into the gloves of Jos Buttler behind the sticks. Tom Latham cameo comes to an end.

20.2: Reece Topley to Daryl Mitchell, Similar to the last delivery, Daryl Mitchell pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one more.

20.1: Reece Topley to Tom Latham, Hits the deck hard and keeps it outside off, Tom Latham pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

19.6: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, Just short at the stumps, played straight to mid wicket from the crease by Daryl Mitchell.

19.5: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, Low full toss outside the off stump and Daryl Mitchell plays a reverse sweep straight to Ben Stokes at backward point.

19.4: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up at the stumps, blocks on the front foot by Daryl Mitchell.

19.3: Moeen Ali to Tom Latham, Tossed up outside the off stump. Tom Latham plays the reverse sweep over the point fielder to pick up 3 till the time the ball is fielded.

19.2: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, Flighted ball at the stumps. Daryl Mitchell steps down the track and pushes the ball to long on for a single.

19.1: Moeen Ali to Tom Latham, Just short outside the off stump. Tom Latham pushes it from the crease towards sweepers for a single.

18.6: Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell, Hits the good length on this occasion and Daryl Mitchell blocks it off the front leg.

18.5: Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Same shot, same result. Sam Curran pitching it up outside the off stump. Daryl Mitchell looking to hit it through covers and gets a thick outside edge to take the ball to the boundary.

18.4: Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Edged and boundary through third man. Sam Curran pitching it up outside the off stump. Daryl Mitchell looking to hit it through covers and gets a thick outside edge to take the ball to the boundary.

18.3: Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell, Just short at the stumps and Daryl Mitchell flicks it from the crease between deep mid wicket and long on for a couple.

18.2: Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Short ball at the batter and Daryl Mitchell pulls it away to the deep midwicket boundary for another 4 runs to add on the score. What a shot!

18.1: Sam Curran to Tom Latham, Short ball outside the off stump. Tom Latham pulls it to deep mid wicket and runs a single.

17.6: Moeen Ali to Tom Latham, Short again at the stumps and Tom Latham punches it to the left of mid on and runs a single.

17.5: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, Short and at the stumps. Daryl Mitchell flicks it to deep square leg and runs a single.

17.4: Moeen Ali to Tom Latham, Tossed up at the stumps. Tom Latham chips it over covers for a single.

17.3: Moeen Ali to Tom Latham, Tossed up again at the stumps. Tom Latham sweeps it again straight to square leg.

17.2: Moeen Ali to Tom Latham, Pitches it up outside off and Tom Latham gets beaten outside edge on the front foot with the spin.

17.1: Moeen Ali to Tom Latham, Tossed up at the leg stump. Tom Latham sweeps it straight to square leg.

16.6: Sam Curran to Tom Latham, Short ball again at the batter and Tom Latham pulls it away to fine leg for a single.

16.5: Sam Curran to Tom Latham, Pitched up on the off stump. Tom Latham punches it down to mid on from the crease.

16.4: Sam Curran to Tom Latham, Bowls goodlength outside the off stump. Tom Latham pushes it to the left of sweepers for a couple.

16.3: Sam Curran to Tom Latham, Very well directed bouncer at the helmet of Tom Latham who looks to pull but misses the ball.

16.2: Sam Curran to Tom Latham, Good length on the off stump. Tom Latham blocks it off the front foot.

16.1: Sam Curran to Tom Latham, FOUR! Short ball just on top of the off stump and the New Zealand captain Tom Latham pulls it away in between mid wicket and mid on for a handsome boundary to start the proceedings after drinks.

Drinks! So, the game seems evenly poised as of now but the Kiwis will have to move up the gears if they need to chase this total. They need 148 runs in 108 balls at 8.22 rpo now. England will look to break this stand now and put New Zealand under pressure. An interesting phase of cricketing action awaits...

15.6: Moeen Ali to Tom Latham, Just short at the stumps. Tom Latham flicks it to deep square leg and runs a single.

15.5: Moeen Ali to Tom Latham, Tossed up outside the off stump. Tom Latham plays the cover drive but straight to covers.

15.4: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, Just short on the pads and Daryl Mitchell flicks it off for a single from square leg.

15.3: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, Full on the stumps. Played straight to the fielder by Daryl Mitchell.

15.2: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Short at the stumps this time and Daryl Mitchell pulls it over short mid wicket for a one bounce boundary. What a shot.

15.1: Moeen Ali to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up outside off. Flicked to short mid wicket on the front foot.

14.6: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pulls it towards deep square leg for one.

14.5: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Full again and on off, Daryl Mitchell blocks it out.

14.4: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Goes fuller and on middle, Daryl Mitchell lofts it nicely over the bowler's head but it is not from the middle of the bat, Moeen Ali from mid on chase it and slides forward to push it back inside. Two more runs added to the total.

14.3: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, In the air...safe! Gus Atkinson lands this short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell looks to pull it but mistimes it as the ball lands well in front of deep mid-wicket. Two runs taken.

14.2: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, On a length and on middle, angling in, Daryl Mitchell only manages to block it down the pitch.

14.1: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell pats it down towards short covers.

13.6: Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell, Short of a length and around leg, Daryl Mitchell hooks it towards fine leg for one more.

13.5: Sam Curran to Tom Latham, Length again and on middle, Tom Latham flicks it through square leg for one.

13.4: Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell, On a length and around leg, Daryl Mitchell clips it wide of short mid-wicket for a run.

13.3: Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell, Sam Curran bangs in a bouncer now, on off, Daryl Mitchell leaves it alone.

13.2: Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Up and over! Sam Curran serves this full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell shows the full face of the bat and lifts it nicely over mid on for a boundary.

13.1: Sam Curran to Tom Latham, Short of a length and outside off, Tom Latham cuts it through point for a single.

12.6: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, This is on good length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell is solid in his defence again.

12.5: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Short of a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell keeps it down the pitch.

12.4: Gus Atkinson to Tom Latham, Overpithed and on off, Tom Latham looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge along the ground towards third man for a single and gets off the mark.

12.3: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Fullish and on middle, Daryl Mitchell mistimes his lofted shot wide of mid on as the fielder chases it down to keep it inside. Three runs taken.

12.2: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Absolute beauty! Gus Atkinson serves this a touch fuller and on off, straightens a bit, Daryl Mitchell gets squared up and the ball just goes past the outside edge.

12.1: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, On a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell taps it towards short covers.

11.6: Sam Curran to Tom Latham, Back of a length and on off, Tom Latham pats it down to mid on.

11.5: Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up, on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to drive but gets an inside edge through mid-wicket for a single.

11.4: Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell, Fuller one and on off, Daryl Mitchell blocks it out this time.

11.3: Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell, On a length and on off, Daryl Mitchell keeps it out to the off side.

11.2: Sam Curran to Daryl Mitchell, BEAUTY! Sam Curran lands this on a hard length and around off, shaping away, Daryl Mitchell looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Tom Latham is the new man in for New Zealand.

11.1: Sam Curran to Will Young, OUT! RUN OUT! A fine piece of fielding from David Willey! Sam Curran starts with a full delivery, on off, Will Young knocks it towards mid off and sets off for the run, Willey runs forward and picks it up and underarms it to hit the stumps at te bowler's end all in one motion with Young not putting in a dive. It looks close and the replay shows that the bat is on the line when the stumps are broken and Young has to walk back now. A bit of laziness has cost him his wicket there. New Zealand three down now!

10.6: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, Fullish and around off, Daryl Mitchell drives it through covers for a brace and gets off the mark.

10.5: Gus Atkinson to Daryl Mitchell, A huge appeal for caught-behind again, and up goes the finger! Daryl Mitchell reviews it straightaway. Gus Atkinson lands this on a hard length and around middle, takes off again, Daryl Mitchell hops up to block it but misses as the ball goes through to Jos Buttler who collects it and appeals, there is a noise. However, UltraEdge shows that the ball goes off the wristband and no the gloves. Another good review from the Kiwis as Mitchell survives now.

10.4: Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Fuller and on middle, Will Young moves across and flicks it through square leg for a single.

10.4: Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Gus Atkinson bangs in a sharp and quick bouncer, on middle, too high, Will Young leaves it alone. Wided.

10.3: Gus Atkinson to Will Young, On a length and on off, Will Young tries to push it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads.as the ball goes nowhere.

10.2: Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Back length and on middle, Will Young looks to pull it away but misses.

10.1: Gus Atkinson to Will Young, This is on a hard length and on middle, Will Young looks to flick but gets hurried and misses as the ball lobs up towards gully where the fielder catches it. The crowd thinks it is out but it is not.

9.6: Reece Topley to Will Young, Hits the length outside the off stump. Will Young cuts it straight to sweepers and runs a single.

9.6: Reece Topley to Will Young, Wide! Wayward short outside the off stump. Will Young lets it go. Wide called.

9.5: Reece Topley to Will Young, Pitched up at the stumps from around the wicket this time. Will Young blocks it off the crease.

9.4: Reece Topley to Will Young, Short again outside the off stump. Will Young cuts hard again to find David Willey again at backward point.

9.3: Reece Topley to Will Young, Short and wide, cut away hard but straight to David Willey at backward point.

9.2: Reece Topley to Will Young, Inswinging yorker on the of stump. Will Young defends it well from the crease.

9.1: Reece Topley to Will Young, Just short at the off stump, with a hint of inswing. Will Young blocks it off the crease.

Daryl Mitchell, the centurion from the last game comes out to the middle now.

8.6: Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Conway's struggle finally comes to an end. Pace and bounce from the good length outside the off stump and Devon Conway looks to play it on the rise over covers but could only get the outside edge feather through to Jos Buttler behind the stumps. New Zealand lose their second wicket.

8.5: Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, Pitched up on the off stump. Devon Conway pushes it off the front foot to mid off.

8.4: Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Hits the length hard on the off stump. Will Young drops it on the popping crease and the batters run a quick single.

8.3: Gus Atkinson to Will Young, On the pads this time from the length. Will Young flicks it to deep square leg and runs a couple.

8.2: Gus Atkinson to Will Young, Just short on top of the off stump. Will Young blocks it off from the crease.

8.1: Gus Atkinson to Devon Conway, Hits the good length on the off stump. Devon Conway plays it back to the bowler and Gus Atkinson misfields the ball for a single.

7.6: Reece Topley to Devon Conway, Pitched up outside the off stump with some away movement. Devon Conway plays the cover drive to sweepers and runs a single.

7.5: Reece Topley to Devon Conway, A huge appeal for LBW, and up goes the finger! Topley hits the good length just outside the off stump with a hint of away movement. Devon Conway looks to play the front foot defence but is beaten with the swing. Conway takes the review and UltraEdge shows that there is no bat involved. A good review!

7.4: Reece Topley to Devon Conway, Hits the length hard outside the off stump. Devon Conway steps down and looks to play over covers but gets beaten in the process.

7.3: Reece Topley to Will Young, Just short on top of the off stump. Will Young runs it down to third man for a single.

7.2: Reece Topley to Will Young, FOUR! What a shot! Pitched up outside the off stump and Will Young leans into the cover drive to find the gap with perfect timing to take the ball to the covers boundary for a 4.

7.1: Reece Topley to Will Young, Pitched up outside off stump. Will Young blocks it off the front foot.

Powerplay 2! England can now have up to 4 players outside the inner-ring till the 28th over.

6.6: David Willey to Devon Conway, FOUR! Same shot, same result again. David Willey pulling the length back looking at Devon Conway move on the crease and still Devon Conway getting his bat on the ball to take the ball over the wicket keeper for another boundary.

6.5: David Willey to Devon Conway, FOUR! Picked up from outside the off stump. Hitting the good length outside the off stump and Devon Conway plays the scoop over short fine leg for a welcome boundary.

6.4: David Willey to Devon Conway, Pitched up on the leg stump. Devon Conway looks to flick it but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

6.3: David Willey to Will Young, Pitched up at the stumps. Will Young steps down the track and looks to heave the ball over mid on, gets a thick outside edge to third man on the bounce and runs a single.

6.2: David Willey to Will Young, Hits the good length just on top of the off stump. Will Young looks to run it by third man but gets an inside edge on the bounce to the wicketkeeper.

6.1: David Willey to Devon Conway, Just short at the batter. Devon Conway pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

5.6: Reece Topley to Will Young, Hits the good length on the pads. Will Young blocks the ball off the front foot to mid wicket.

5.5: Reece Topley to Will Young, Short and wide outside the off stump. Will Young looks to cut the ball but is beaten in the process.

5.4: Reece Topley to Devon Conway, Short on the off stump. Devon Conway pulls it away on the bounce to deep square leg for a single.

5.3: Reece Topley to Devon Conway, Hits the good length on the off stump. Devon Conway plays the front foot defence back to the bowler.

5.2: Reece Topley to Devon Conway, Pitches up again at the off stump line. Devon Conway blocks it off the front foot.

5.1: Reece Topley to Devon Conway, Pitches it outside the off stump, swinging away. Devon Conway looks to play the cover drive but is beaten in the process.

4.6: David Willey to Devon Conway, Pitched up again and on off, Devon Conway uses his feet once more to work it away but misses as the ball goes off his thigh pads towards third man. The batters cross for a leg bye.

4.5: David Willey to Devon Conway, Full again and around off, Devon Conway taps it towards point;

4.4: David Willey to Devon Conway, Goes fuller and on middle, Devon Conway uses his feet and knocks it back to the bowler.

4.3: David Willey to Will Young, Short and on middle, Will Young pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

4.2: David Willey to Will Young, BEATEN AGAIN! Willey bowl this a touch fuller and on off, straightens a bit after hitting the deck, Will Young tries to punch it away but misses as the ball goes past the inside edge this time.

4.1: David Willey to Will Young, This is on a good length and just around off, angling away, Will Young has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

3.6: Reece Topley to Will Young, Topley pitches it up again, on leg, Will Young looks to flick but misses as the ball deflects off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

3.6: Reece Topley to Will Young, On a length but way down the leg side, Will Young leaves it alone. Wided.

3.5: Reece Topley to Will Young, Full again and on off, Will Young pushes it towards covers.

3.4: Reece Topley to Will Young, Fullish and on middle, Will Young blocks it out this time.

3.3: Reece Topley to Will Young, Back of a length and on middle, shaping in sharply, Will Young gets hurried as he tries to work it away but misses and gets hit on the thigh pads.

3.2: Reece Topley to Will Young, FOUR! Beautiful timing! Reece Topley lands this short of a length and outside off, Will Young accepts the width on offer and cuts it nicely as the ball teases the deep point fielder all the way but bets him to the fence in the end for a boundary.

3.1: Reece Topley to Devon Conway, Full and on off, Devon Conway looks to drive but gets an inside edge towards square leg for a single.

2.6: David Willey to Will Young, This is on a good length and on middle, shaping in a bit, Will Young looks to keep it out but misses and gets hit on the pads as the ball lobs up towards point.

2.5: David Willey to Devon Conway, Pitched up and on middle, Devon Conway clips it through square leg for a run and finally gets off the mark.

2.4: David Willey to Will Young, Back of a length and on off, Will Young punches it wide of covers for a single.

2.3: David Willey to Will Young, FOUR! Three in a row! This is a streaky one but Young won't mind that. David Willey bowls this full again, on middle, shaping in, Will Young looks to push it away but gets an inside edge towards the vacant fine leg fence for four more runs.

2.2: David Willey to Will Young, FOUR! Best shot so far in this innings! David Willey serves this full and on off, Will Young shows the full face of the bat and drives it down the ground towards the long off fence for another boundary.

2.1: David Willey to Will Young, FOUR! Lovely shot! David Willey lands this back of a length and outside off, Will Young frees his arms and punches it sweetly through cover-point for a boundary.

1.6: Reece Topley to Devon Conway, Pulls his length back a bit and outside off, Devon Conway lifts his bat and lets it go to the keeper.

1.5: Reece Topley to Devon Conway, BEATEN! Reece Topley continues with his fuller length and around off, shaping away this time, Devon Conway goes for the big booming drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

1.4: Reece Topley to Will Young, Another full delivery, on middle, Will Young knocks it towards mid on and scampers across for a run as Sam Curran slips over as he winds up to throw it.

1.4: Reece Topley to Will Young, Pitched but down the leg side, Will Young misses his glance. Wided.

1.3: Reece Topley to Will Young, Full again and on leg, Will Young misses his flick and gets hit on the pads as the ball goes nowhere.

1.2: Reece Topley to Will Young, Woosh! Reece Topley lands this on a hard length and around middle, takes off viciously, Will Young adjusts well to drop his hands nicely, and lets it go to the keeper.

1.1: Reece Topley to Will Young, Reece Topley begins with a full delivery, on leg, Will Young flicks it through square leg for a couple of runs.

0.6: David Willey to Devon Conway, Pitched up and on off, Devon Conway dead-bats it onto the wicket. A fine first over from David Willey!

0.5: David Willey to Devon Conway, This is on a good length and around off, shaping away, Devon Conway leaves it alone.

0.4: David Willey to Devon Conway, Fuller one and on middle, Devon Conway blocks it out down the pitch.

0.3: David Willey to Will Young, Back of a length and around off, Will Young guides it towards third man for a single and gets off the mark. New Zealand are underway!

Will Young is the new batter in for New Zealand.

0.2: David Willey to Finn Allen, OUT! TIMBER! David Willey gets his man this time! No need of a review here as Finn Allen goes back for a duck. Willey serves this a touch full and around middle, nips back in sharply again, Finn Allen looks to defend again but plays completely down the wrong line and misses as the ball goes through to shatter the stumps. New Zealand lose their first wicket!

0.1: David Willey to Finn Allen, A huge appeal for caught-behind, but turned down! David Willey starts with a hard-legth delivery, on middle, shaping in a bit, Finn Allen looks to block it out but misses as the ball brushes against the shirt and Jos Buttler pouches it behind the stumps. Buttler takes the review anyways but UltraEdge confirms no bat involved. England lose their review!

The umpires and the players are taking their place on the field to start the second innings. New Zealand chasing 227 in 34 overs. David Willey to start the attack for England. Finn Allen and Devon Conway are the opening batters for New Zealand. Here we go...

... THE RUN CHASE ...

As we eagerly await the second innings, New Zealand will be chasing a target of 227 in their allotted overs. The question on everyone's mind is whether the Kiwis can chase it down smoothly or if the English bowlers have some tricks up their sleeves. The stage is set for an exciting chase, so stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling second innings.

The New Zealand bowlers, led by Trent Boult who picked up 3 wickets in his first 3 overs itself, struck early blows, dismissing England's top four during the powerplay. He marked his 100th ODI in fine fashion. However, they struggled to break partnerships in the middle overs as they were lacking wicket-taking deliveries in the middle overs, allowing England to rebuild. Despite tight fielding and restricting runs in the death overs, New Zealand managed to limit England to 226, a chasable target within the 34-over timeframe.

The first innings of the 2nd ODI between England and New Zealand was a rollercoaster ride under challenging conditions. England, batting first, faced an early collapse, losing four wickets for just 28 runs. Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali steadied the ship with a 48-run partnership until Buttler fell to Mitchell Santner. Then, it was the Liam Livingstone show as he blazed his way to an unbeaten 95 off just 78 balls with 9 boundaries and 1 six, forming a crucial 112-run partnership with Sam Curran, who contributed with 42 off 35. England posted a competitive total of 226/7 in their allotted 34 overs, all thanks to Livingstone's heroics.

33.6: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, Another couple of runs to end the innings then! Tim Southee serves another full toss, on middle, Liam Livingstone whips it towards deep square leg again and just makes it back for the second run in the end. England finish on 226/7!

33.5: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, A full toss, on middle, Liam Livingstone heaves it towards deep square leg for a brace.

33.4: Tim Southee to David Willey, Overpitched and around off, David Willey squeezed it through covers for a single.

33.3: Tim Southee to David Willey, DROPPED AND SIX! This is full again and on off, David Willey lofts it towards the long off fence where Daryl Mitchell runs to his right and pouches it and then lobs it up as he goes over the fence and then comes back in to complete the catch. However, he is not sure and throws the ball back inside. The replay shows that when he took the catch his back leg was touching the boundary cushions and it is a maximum.

David Willey is the new batter in.

33.2: Tim Southee to Sam Curran, OUT! TAKEN! Tim Southee gets a wicket now! He serves this full and around off, Sam Curran moves across and tries to play the reverse-scoop but fails to get under it and ends up lobbing it towards short third man where Trent Boult takes a dolly. Curran goes back after a good knock as England lose their seventh wicket now.

33.1: Tim Southee to Sam Curran, FOUR! A streaky boundary! This is on a hard length and around off, Sam Curran tries to slog it away but gets an outside edge over backward point as Will Young gives chase but the spin in the end beats him to the fence as it goes over for a boundary.

32.6: Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, A full toss, on middle, Liam Livingstone thrashes it wide of long on for a couple of runs.

32.5: Trent Boult to Sam Curran, A gift of a run! Trent Boult bowls another fine yorker, on leg, following the batter, Sam Curran makes room but fails to get a bat to it, Tom Latham collects behind the stump and hits the stumps at the batter's end as the ball deflects away. The batter runs a bye now.

32.4: Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, Trent Boult nails the yorker this time,on middle, Liam Livingstone digs it out wide of covers for another run.

32.4: Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, On a length and around off, slower too, way outside off, Liam Livingstone leaves it alone. Wided.

32.3: Trent Boult to Sam Curran, Pitched up, on leg, angling in, Sam Curran backs away and clips it towards deep square leg for a run.

32.2: Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, A low full toss, on leg, Liam Livingstone misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads towards square leg. A leg bye is taken.

32.1: Trent Boult to Sam Curran, Fuller one and on off, Sam Curran lofts it on the bounce towards long off for a single.

31.6: Matt Henry to Liam Livingstone, SIX! BANG! Liam Livingstone goes big now! Matt Henry lands this short and around middle, slower too, Liam Livingstone reads it and gets into position quickly to hammer it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. 200 up for England! 

31.5: Matt Henry to Sam Curran, Pitched up, on off, Sam Curran drags it towards long on for one.

31.4: Matt Henry to Sam Curran, Matt Henry bangs in a sharp bouncer now, on middle, Sam Curran sways away and tries to upper-cut it but misses again.

31.4: Matt Henry to Sam Curran, A slower one, on a length but way outside off, Sam Curran moves across a bit but still fails to reach it. It is called a wide. Tom Latham is asking the umpire that the batter moved away, but it will remain as a wide.

31.3: Matt Henry to Sam Curran, Swing and a miss! This is on a hard length and on off, angling away, Sam Curran goes for the heave across the line but fails to connect.

31.2: Matt Henry to Liam Livingstone, Short delivery now, on middle, Liam Livingstone pulls it hard but straight towards deep square leg for a single.

31.1: Matt Henry to Liam Livingstone, Back of a length and on middle, Liam Livingstone looks for the pull shot but toe-ends it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

30.6: Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, Another good yorker, on off, Liam Livingstone only manages to jam it out towards extra covers for one more.

30.5: Trent Boult to Sam Curran, Right in the blockhole, on leg, angling in, Sam Curran digs it off the inner half of the bat through square leg for one.

30.4: Trent Boult to Sam Curran, This is on a good length and on middle, slower too, Sam Curran punches it wide of long off and comes back for the second run. Good running!

30.3: Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, A low full toss, on middle, Liam Livingstone flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

30.2: Trent Boult to Sam Curran, Fuller and on off, Sam Curran looks to flick it away but gets an outside edge along the ground towards short third man for a single.

30.1: Trent Boult to Sam Curran, Back of a length and around off, Sam Curran slices it wide of sweeper covers for a couple of runs.

29.6: Tim Southee to Sam Curran, Yorker at the stumps. Sam Curran pushes it to the right of covers and runs a single.

29.5: Tim Southee to Sam Curran, Slower ball outside the off stump. Sam Curran plays it uppish towards sweepers and runs a couple.

29.4: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, Low full toss at the stumps. Liam Livingstone looks to plays another big shot but gets an inside edge towards square leg for a single.

29.3: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, FOUR! Two in a row from Liam Livingstone. Hitting straight past the bowler this time to a good length ball outside the off stump. Liam Livingstone swings his bat to find superb timing to take the ball to the long on boundary in a flash.

29.2: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, FOUR! Slower ball pitched up at the stumps. Liam Livingstone swings his bat through the line of the ball and finds the gap on the left of deep mid wicket for a boundary.

29.1: Tim Southee to Sam Curran, Short outside the off stump. Sam Curran plays it down to long off for a single.

28.6: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Tossed up outside the off stump. Liam Livingstone plays the inside out but the ball falls short of the sweepers fielder. The batters pick up a couple.

28.5: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Short ball at the stumps. Liam Livingstone pulls it between deep midwicket and deep square leg and runs a couple.

28.4: Mitchell Santner to Sam Curran, Pitched up at the stumps. Sam Curran pushes the ball down to long on for a single.

28.3: Mitchell Santner to Sam Curran, SIX! What a shot over extra cover. Mitchell Santner drops the ball short outside the off stump and Sam Curran opens his arms and plays the inside out over covers for a maximum.

28.2: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Just short outside the off stump. Liam Livingstone cuts it to the left of covers and runs a single.

28.1: Mitchell Santner to Sam Curran, Just short at the stumps. Sam Curran flicks it to deep mid wicket for a single.

27.6: Glenn Phillips to Liam Livingstone, Short ball again at the leg stump. Liam Livingstone looks to pull it again and again is not able to find any timing. The ball hits him on the back leg and there is an appeal for LBW. The umpire says no and New Zealand take the review. Turns out the ball looks to be pitching in line, impact looks in line as well but the wickets comes out to be umpire's call. Liam Livingstone is saved by the decision.

27.5: Glenn Phillips to Liam Livingstone, Short ball at the stumps. Liam Livingstone looks to pull it but gets the bottom part of the ball back to the bowler.

27.4: Glenn Phillips to Sam Curran, Short ball at the stumps. Sam Curran pulls it straight to deep mid wicket and runs a single.

27.3: Glenn Phillips to Liam Livingstone, Short again at the stumps. Liam Livingstone flicks it towards mid-wicket and runs another single.

27.2: Glenn Phillips to Liam Livingstone, Short just outside the off stump. Liam Livingstone pushes the ball in the huge gap on mid wicket and runs a couple.

27.1: Glenn Phillips to Liam Livingstone, Short and at the stumps. Liam Livingstone looks to play the pull but misses the ball completely.

Powerplay 3! Now, five fielders are allowed outside the circle till the last over i.e. 34th over. Also, Glenn Phillips comes back into the attack now. He conceded five runs in his first over.

26.6: Matt Henry to Sam Curran, Short and at the batter this time. Sam Curran looks to make room and play the upper cut but misses the ball completely.

26.5: Matt Henry to Liam Livingstone, Low full toss at the stumps. Liam Livingstone pushes the ball on the front foot to long on for a single.

26.4: Matt Henry to Sam Curran, On the pads, slower ball from the length. Sam Curran flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

26.3: Matt Henry to Liam Livingstone, Short outside the off stump again. Liam Livingstone pulls it from outside the line towards deep midwicket for a run.

26.2: Matt Henry to Liam Livingstone, FOUR! Short on the off stump line. Liam Livingstone pulls it with great timing and finds the gap between deep square leg and fine leg to pick up another boundary.

26.1: Matt Henry to Liam Livingstone, Hits the length hard just outside the off stump. Liam Livingstone looks to heave one over deep mid wicket but is beaten in the process.

25.6: Rachin Ravindra to Sam Curran, SIX! What a shot! Short ball again at the stumps and Sam Curran doesn't hold back this time, goes back and pulls the ball over deep mid wicket for a massive six to end the over.

25.5: Rachin Ravindra to Sam Curran, Short on the off stump. Sam Curran pushes it straight to covers off the back foot.

25.4: Rachin Ravindra to Liam Livingstone, Short outside off stump again. Liam Livingstone cuts it to sweepers and runs an easy single.

25.3: Rachin Ravindra to Sam Curran, Short again at the pads of the left hander. Sam Curran flicks it to short fine and the batters run a quick single.

25.2: Rachin Ravindra to Liam Livingstone, Short and wide outside off. Liam Livingstone cuts it to sweepers and takes a single.

25.1: Rachin Ravindra to Sam Curran, Just short at the stumps. Sam Curran flicks it to the left of mid wicket and runs a single.

24.6: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Quicker, short and on off, angling in, Liam Livingstone moves back and knocks it to the left of the bowler.

24.5: Mitchell Santner to Sam Curran, Floated, full and on leg, Sam Curran clips it towards square leg for one more.

24.4: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Another short delivery, outside off, Liam Livingstone cuts it through cover-point for one.

24.3: Mitchell Santner to Sam Curran, Short again and on middle, Sam Curran nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.

24.2: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Short and on off, Liam Livingstone stays back and forces it wide of short covers where Tim Southee slides to his right but fumbles a bit which allows the single.

24.1: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Tossed up, full and on off, Liam Livingstone pushes it towards cover-point and sets off for the run but is sent back by his partner.

23.6: Matt Henry to Sam Curran, On a length and around off, Sam Curran steers it wide of point where the fielder dives to his right but only parries it behind. Two runs taken.

23.5: Matt Henry to Liam Livingstone, FIFTY FOR LIVINGSTONE!  It is back-to-back half-centuries for him and he looks in fine touch but will want to finish big here. This is short and on middle, Liam Livingstone pulls it wide of mid-wicket where Glenn Phillips dives to his right to make a terrific stop. They cross.

23.4: Matt Henry to Sam Curran, Short of a length and around off, Sam Curran slaps it wide of covers for a quick run.

23.3: Matt Henry to Liam Livingstone, Full again and on middle, Liam Livingstone works it towards long on for another run.

23.2: Matt Henry to Sam Curran, Touch fuller and on off, Sam Curran takes a couple of steps forward and pushes it towards mid off for a run.

23.1: Matt Henry to Liam Livingstone, Back of a length and outside off, Liam Livingstone punches it towards sweeper covers for a single.

23.1: Matt Henry to Liam Livingstone, Matt Henry bangs in a bouncer, on leg, Liam Livingstone lets it go to the keeper. It is called a wide.

22.6: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, Back of a length and on off, Liam Livingstone dabs it towards backward point for a single. 17 runs off the over then!

22.5: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, Touch fuller, and on leg, Liam Livingstone tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

22.4: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, FOUR! Deft touch!  Tim Southee lands this on a hard length and on off, Liam Livingstone opens the face of the bat and uses the pace to guide it nicely between short third man and backward point for the third boundary of the over.

22.3: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, On a length and around leg, Liam Livingstone nudges it with soft hands through square leg and comes back for the second.

22.2: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, FOUR! Two in two! Tim Southee serves this full and around off this time, Liam Livingstone leans onto his drives and creams it wide of mid off for another boundary.

22.1: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, FOUR! Fine shot! Tim Southee bangs this short and around leg, Liam Livingstone gets on top of the bounce and hooks it wide of fine leg for a one-bounce four.

21.6: Glenn Phillips to Sam Curran, Floated, full and on middle, Sam Curran blocks it to the left of the bowler.

21.5: Glenn Phillips to Liam Livingstone, Goes short again, on middle, Liam Livingstone pulls it towards deep square leg for one.

21.4: Glenn Phillips to Liam Livingstone, Glenn Phillips sees the batter advance and drags his length back, on middle, Liam Livingstone only manages to tuck it to short mid-wicket.

21.3: Glenn Phillips to Sam Curran, Tossed up, full and on middle, Sam Curran drills it towards long on for a run.

21.2: Glenn Phillips to Liam Livingstone, Flatter, full and on middle, turning in sharply, Liam Livingstone flicks it through square leg for a single.

21.1: Glenn Phillips to Liam Livingstone, Glenn Phillips begins with a short delivery around off, Liam Livingstone pulls it wide of deep mid-wicket where two fielders works in tandem to keep it down to two runs.

20.6: Tim Southee to Sam Curran, Just short on the pads. Sam Curran tucks it off the crease straight to mid wicket.

20.5: Tim Southee to Sam Curran, just short and beats the batter outside the off stump. Sam Curran looks to block it but misses the ball completely.

20.4: Tim Southee to Sam Curran, Short and wide, cut straight to Glenn Phillips at point.

Sam Curran comes out to the middle now.

20.3: Tim Southee to Moeen Ali, OUT! CAUGHT! What a brilliant catch by Glenn Phillips running to his left from point and finishing a full length dive to get rid of Moeen Ali. Tim Southee pitches this short again just outside off stump. Moeen Ali looking to go over mid off completely misses out on the timing due to the extra bounce and gets a top edge to Glenn Phillips.

20.2: Tim Southee to Moeen Ali, FOUR! Off the gloves over the wicket keeper. Tim Southee pitches one short outside the leg stump. Moeen Ali looks to pull the ball over deep square leg but in turn gets his gloves to take the ball over the wicket keeper for a boundary at fine leg.

20.1: Tim Southee to Moeen Ali, Pitches the ball on the good length at the stumps. Moeen Ali blocks it off the front foot towards mid on.

19.6: Rachin Ravindra to Moeen Ali, Just short at the stumps. Moeen Ali goes back and pushes the ball to long on for a single.

Halt! It looks like the ball has been lost somewhere in the stands. The umpire picks out a new one from the briefcase now.

19.5: Rachin Ravindra to Moeen Ali, SIX! Thats huge by Moeen Ali over deep midwicket for a massive six. Rachin Ravindra pitches the ball up at the stumps and Moeen Ali plays the slog sweep with superb timing to take the ball rows behind the boundary rope over mid wicket.

19.4: Rachin Ravindra to Liam Livingstone, Pitched up at the off stump. Liam Livingstone pushes the ball to long off and runs a single.

19.3: Rachin Ravindra to Moeen Ali, Tossed up at the stumps. Moeen Ali plays the on drive to ling on for a single.

19.2: Rachin Ravindra to Liam Livingstone, Pitched up outside off. Liam Livingstone plays it to sweepers and runs a single.

19.1: Rachin Ravindra to Moeen Ali, Tossed up outside the stumps. Moeen Ali pushes it with the spin towards ling on for a single.

18.6: Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, FOUR! What a shot over covers for a one bounce boundary. Liam Livingstone punishes Trent Boult for bowling up and wide off the off stump.

18.5: Trent Boult to Moeen Ali, Hits the good length at the stumps. Moeen Ali flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

18.4: Trent Boult to Moeen Ali, Just short at the batter. Moeen Ali blocks it off from the crease to mid wicket.

18.3: Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, Full again at the stumps. Liam Livingstone swings his bat to get an inside edge towards deep square leg for a single.

18.2: Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, Fuller and at the stumps. Liam Livingstone pushes the ball straight to mid off.

18.1: Trent Boult to Liam Livingstone, Hits the length outside off stump from round the wicket angle. Liam Livingstone swings the bat hard to pull the ball over mid wicket but completely misses the contact.

17.6: Rachin Ravindra to Liam Livingstone, Pitched up outside the off stump. Liam Livingstone pushes the ball to long off and runs a single.

17.5: Rachin Ravindra to Liam Livingstone, Tossed up outside the off stump. Liam Livingstone plays the cover drive straight to covers.

17.4: Rachin Ravindra to Liam Livingstone, Just short, at the stumps. Plays right back to the bowler off the back foot.

17.3: Rachin Ravindra to Liam Livingstone, Pitched up just outside the off stump. Liam Livingstone plays the front foot defence, but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

17.2: Rachin Ravindra to Moeen Ali, Tossed up at the stumps. Moeen Ali pushes the ball to long on for a single.

17.1: Rachin Ravindra to Moeen Ali, Tossed up, full and on middle, Moeen Ali blocks it out solidly.

17.1: Rachin Ravindra to Moeen Ali, Quicker, short but way down the leg side, Moeen Ali leaves it alone. Wided.

16.6: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Quicker, full and outside off, Liam Livingstone drills it towards sweeper covers for a couple of runs.

16.5: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, BEAUTY! Mitchell Santner gives this one some air as well, on off, turning away sharply, Liam Livingstone prods forward to block but gets beaten on the outside edge again and gives a smile to Santner.

16.5: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Looped up, full but down the leg side, Liam Livingstone misses his flick. Wided.

16.4: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Flatter, full and on middle, Liam Livingstone clips it to mid-wicket.

16.3: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Flighted, full and on off, Liam Livingstone drives it through covers for a brace.

16.2: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Floated, full and around off, turning away, Liam Livingstone looks to push it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

16.1: Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, Tossed up, full and on off, Moeen Ali drives it towards long on for a single.

Drinks! New Zealand are well and truly on top at the moment as they have already sent half of the England side back to the hut. Trent Boult has been absolutely brilliant in his 100th ODI while the spinners are now trying to build on that. Moeen Ali is looking in good touch and the host doesn't have much time to rebuild as this is a shortened game. So, Ali and Liam Livingstone will hope to change gears quickly. Also, Mitchell Santner to bowl after the break.

15.6: Rachin Ravindra to Moeen Ali, Piyched up on the stumps with some turn. Moeen Ali flicks it gently to short fine and runs a single.

15.5: Rachin Ravindra to Liam Livingstone, Pitched up again outside the off stump. Liam Livingstone plays a drive to sweepers for a single.

15.4: Rachin Ravindra to Liam Livingstone, Pitched up at the off stump. Liam Livingstone plays the front foot defence.

15.3: Rachin Ravindra to Liam Livingstone, Full toss at the stumps this time by Rachin Ravindra. Liam Livingstone sweeps it away to deep square leg for a couple.

15.2: Rachin Ravindra to Liam Livingstone, FOUR! Massive drag down by the bowler at the stumps. Liam Livingstone waits on the back foot and pulls the ball over mid wicket for a one bounce boundary.

15.1: Rachin Ravindra to Liam Livingstone, Pitches it up outside the off stump and gets some turn away from the surface. Liam Livingstone gets beaten with the spin while playing the front-foot defence.

14.6: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Looped up, full and on off, turning away, Liam Livingstone strides forward to push it away but gets a bit of an outside edge along the ground through cover-point for one.

14.5: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Darts this one short and around off, Liam Livingstone cuts it nicely but finds backward point.

14.4: Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, Flighted, full and on middle, Moeen Ali goes down and sweeps it uppishly but safely towards deep square leg for another run.

14.3: Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, Flatter, full and on middle, Moeen Ali knocks it back to the bowler.

14.2: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Floated, full and on middle, Liam Livingstone drives it towards long off for a run.

14.1: Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, Quicker, short and on middle, Moeen Ali forces it towards long on for a single.

14.1: Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, Tossed up, full and on leg, turning in further, Moeen Ali misses his glance. Wided.

13.6: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, Pitched up, on off, Liam Livingstone drives it straight to short covers once more.

13.5: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Liam Livingstone works it in front of mid on but denies the run.

13.4: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, A bit fuller, on off again, Liam Livingstone stabs it towards short covers again.

13.3: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, Back of a length and on off, Liam Livingstone keeps it out to the off side.

13.2: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, FOUR! Nice shot! Tim Southee serves this a touch fuller and outside off, Liam Livingstone opens the face and slices it through point and Finn Allen from deep point runs to his left and dives but only manages to parry it over the fence for a boundary.

13.1: Tim Southee to Liam Livingstone, On a length and on off, Liam Livingstone taps it towards short covers.

12.6: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Goes short again, on middle, Liam Livingstone moves back and punches it towards long on for a single and gets off the mark.

12.5: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Floated, full and on off, Liam Livingstone defends it on the front foot.

12.4: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Short and on middle, Liam Livingstone pats it wide of short mid-wicket where the fielder dives to his left to make a good stop.

12.3: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, BEATEN! This is tossed up, full and around off, grips and turns away sharply, Liam Livingstone looks to play at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

12.2: Mitchell Santner to Liam Livingstone, Slower through the air, full and on middle, Liam Livingstone blocks it out.

Liam Livingstone is the new batter in for England.

12.1: Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, OUT! DRAGGED ON! A very unlucky way to get out! Not the best delivery from Mitchell Santner but it gets him the wicket of the dangerous Jos Buttler. Santner lands this short and outside off, Jos Buttler backs away to punch it away but goes through his shot a bit early as the ball sticks to the surface too. As a result, Buttler only manages to get a bottom edge back onto the stumps. He looks disappointed as it was there to be put away, but has to make that long walk back now after a decent knock. England lose half their side now!

11.6: Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Back of a length and on middle, Jos Buttler jabs it wide of deep square leg for one.

11.5: Tim Southee to Moeen Ali, Short again and on middle, Moeen Ali looks to pull it but gets hurried and the ball goes of the top edge which lands well in front deep backward square leg. They cross.

11.4: Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Tim Southee bangs this one short and on off, Jos Buttler pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.

11.3: Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, A slower one now, pitched up, on off, Jos Buttler pushes it straight to short covers.

11.2: Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Fuller again and around off, Jos Buttler drives it firmly through covers but Devon Conway in the deep runs to his right and slides to mop it up. Two runs taken.

11.2: Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, Touch fuller but down the leg side, Jos Buttler moves across to scoop but fails to connect. Wided.

11.1: Tim Southee to Jos Buttler, On a length and on middle, angling in, Jos Buttler takes a couple of steps across and blocks it down the pitch.

10.6: Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, Flighted, full and on middle, Moeen Ali tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

10.5: Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, Slower through the air, on middle, turning in to the leg, Moeen Ali clips it towards short fine leg.

10.4: Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Short again and outside off, Jos Buttler cuts it through cover-point for another run.

10.3: Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, A bit short and on middle, Moeen Ali stays back and punches it towards long on for a run.

10.2: Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, Floated, full and on middle, Moeen Ali keeps it out to the left of the bowler.

10.1: Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Tossed up, full and on off, Jos Buttler drills it towards long on for a single.

9.6: Tim Southee to Moeen Ali, Pitched up again outside off and Moeen Ali plays another cover drive in the same direction, this time cut off and kept for two runs by the mid off fielder.

9.5: Tim Southee to Moeen Ali, Hits the length at the batter and Moeen Ali blocks it off the front foot.

9.4: Tim Southee to Moeen Ali, FOUR! Pitched up this time outside off and Moeen Ali takes the front leg out and plays the cover drive with superb timing between covers and mid off for a well-deserved boundary.

9.3: Tim Southee to Moeen Ali, Short and wide again, Moeen Ali misses out on the cut shot for the second time in the over.

9.2: Tim Southee to Moeen Ali, Just short at the off stump. Moeen Ali blocks it off the back foot back to the bowler.

9.1: Tim Southee to Moeen Ali, Hits just short outside off and Moeen Ali looking to cut the ball misses on the connection.

Change from both ends as Tim Southee replaces Matt Henry now.

8.6: Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Another arm ball from the off stump this time. Jos Buttler blocks it off from the crease.

8.5: Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Arm ball from the middle stump coming in to hit Jos Buttler on the pads. Huge shout for LBW but the umpire says no. Stays a dot ball.

8.4: Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, Up on the pads and Moeen Ali flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

8.3: Mitchell Santner to Moeen Ali, Pitches it up at the off stump line. Moeen Ali plays the front foot defence back to the bowler.

8.2: Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, Tossed up at the off stump. Jos Buttler pushes it to sweepers for a single off the front foot.

8.1: Mitchell Santner to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Jos Buttler on the charge. Mitchell Santner pitching in up outside off and Jos Buttler plays the famous inside out over covers for a boundary to welcome Mitchell Santner.

We will see spin for the first time here as Mitchell Santner comes into the attack now.

7.6: Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, FOUR! Lovely cover drive to end the over from Moeen Ali. Pitched up outside the off stump and Moeen Ali leans onto the front foot and times it perfectly between covers and extra covers for a welcome boundary.

7.5: Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, Just short outside the off stump. Jos Buttler walks in and flicks the ball on the leg side towards mid on for a single.

7.4: Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, On the stumps from the length. Moeen Ali gets an inside edge to square leg for a single while playing a front foot defence.

7.3: Matt Henry to Moeen Ali, Pitches it up on the off stump to start. Moeen Ali takes a leg out and pushes it straight to covers.

Moeen Ali walks out to bat now. There is also a bit of a drizzle now.

7.2: Matt Henry to Harry Brook, OUT! CAUGHT! Another one gone for England as Harry Brook chips one up in the air for an easy catch to Finn Allen at mid on. Matt Henry hits the good length at the leg stump and Harry Brook looking to flick it for a single closes the face early and gets a top edge to the man at mid on who moves backwards to pouch it. England in trouble!

7.1: Matt Henry to Harry Brook, Hits the good length hard at the off stump. Harry Brook blocks it off the crease straight to point.

Powerplay 2! The fielding side can now have up to 4 players outside the 30-yard circle till the 28th over.

6.6: Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Up an over mid off this time with some beautiful timing. Jos Buttler at his absolute best. Trent Boult pitches one up at the off stump and Jos Buttler opens his arms and plays it over the mid off for another boundary.

6.5: Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Wide outside off stump again. Jos Buttler pushes the ball to the right of third man and runs a couple.

6.4: Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, FOUR! Trent Boult pitching it up and wide outside off stump. Jos Buttler waiting for it plays an exquisite straight drive off the front foot to beat mid off to his right and pick up four more runs.

Slight halt! It looks like Jos Buttler has broken his bat a bit and needs a replacement. Jason Roy comes out with a few bats and Buttler picks one out. We are ready to continue.

6.3: Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, FOUR! What a cracker down the ground. Jos Buttler making his intent clear by wacking a good length ball from the stumps straight past the bowler for a handsome boundary. Superb timing.

6.2: Trent Boult to Harry Brook, On the pads from a good length. Harry Brook looking to flick it but could only get his pads in the way. The batters take a single from square leg.

6.1: Trent Boult to Harry Brook, Swinging in from the good length on the middle stump line. Harry Brook plays a solid front foot defence.

5.6: Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, Another good length ball on the off stump. Jos Buttler blocks it off the front foot to end the over.

5.5: Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, In-swinger from the length on the off stump. Jos Buttler walks in and flicks it straight to the hands of mid wicket.

5.4: Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, Pitched up at the stumps. Jos Buttler pushes the ball off the front foot towards covers.

5.3: Matt Henry to Jos Buttler, Pitched a little up on the off stump. Jos Buttler opens the face and plays the ball to the right of third man and the batters run a couple.

5.2: Matt Henry to Harry Brook, From the length just outside off, Harry Brook plays the ball with soft hands, getting an outside edge to slip who mis fields the ball for a single.

5.1: Matt Henry to Harry Brook, Hits the good length hand on the off stump line. Harry Brook blocks it off the front foot to start the over.

4.6: Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, On a length outside off, Jos Buttler edges this wide of the first slip fielder and sets off for a couple straight away.

4.5: Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Good-length delivery around the pads, Jos Buttler tucks this to short mid-wicket for no run.

4.4: Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Fuller one on off, Jos Buttler punches this from the meat of his bat towards mid off for no run.

4.3: Trent Boult to Jos Buttler, Good-length delivery just outside off, Jos Buttler leaves it all alone.

Jos Buttler is the next man in.

4.2: Trent Boult to Ben Stokes, OUT! TAKEN! In quest of taking the attack on New Zealand, it is Ben Stokes who loses his wicket as well. On a length swinging away from the left-hander, Ben Stokes gives it a charge and chips one into the hands of Tim Southee stationed at mid-off. England is in deep trouble with 3 wickets down without having double figures on the scoreboard.

4.1: Trent Boult to Ben Stokes, On a length in the middle, Ben Stokes defends this solidly from behind for no run.

3.6: Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, Touch fuller this time around the middle, Ben Stokes flicks this towards deep square leg for a single.

3.5: Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, Good-length delivery angling in towards the batter, Ben Stokes misses out on a defensive stroke as the ball clips his thigh pad.

3.4: Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, Matt Henry is loving these heavenly bowling conditions as he takes one away from Ben Stokes from the off-stump line beating his outside edge.

3.3: Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, Good-length delivery in middle, Ben Stokes defends this towards the on side.

3.2: Matt Henry to Ben Stokes, Back of a length outside off, angling in towards the left-hander, Ben Stokes was very sure of his off-stump and leaves it all alone.

3.1: Matt Henry to Harry Brook, Good-length delivery on top of off, Harry Brook taps this to third man and gets off the mark with a single.

2.6: Trent Boult to Ben Stokes, Fuller one around off, Ben Stokes strides out and defends this solidly. End of a successful over for Trent Boult.

2.5: Trent Boult to Ben Stokes, Good-length delivery outside off, Ben Stokes leaves it all alone.

2.4: Trent Boult to Ben Stokes, On a length angling in towards the batter, Ben Stokes looks to defend this one but gets beaten as the ball clips his back pad. Trent Boult gives it a thought about DRS but doesn't opt for it in the end.

Ben Stokes comes out to the middle now with England in a spot of bother.

2.3: Trent Boult to Joe Root, OUT! Trapped in front and gone. Double delight for Trent Boult as he removes Joe Root as well. On a length pitching in the middle and swinging in towards the batter, Joe Root looks to clip this towards mid-wicket but the ball sneaks through and traps him in front of the stumps. Loud appeal by Trent Boult and co. and the umpire raises his finger. Joe Root gets into a conversation with Harry Brook regarding a review here but the duo decide not to go upstairs.

2.2: Trent Boult to Joe Root, On a length delivery just outside off, Joe Root punches this to extra-cover for no run.

Joe Root walks out to bat at number 3.

2.1: Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, OUT! STUNNER FROM Mitchell Santner. On a length swinging in towards the batter, Jonny Bairstow looks to play across the line as he top edges this ballooning the ball over Mitchell Santner at short cover. Mitchell Santner times his jump to perfection and grabs a one-handed stunner to see the back of Jonny Bairstow.

1.6: Matt Henry to Harry Brook, Good-length delivery on off, Harry Brook defends this off the front foot for no run.

1.5: Matt Henry to Harry Brook, On a length just outside off, Harry Brook looks to block this out but the shape away from the right-hander beats his outside edge.

1.4: Matt Henry to Harry Brook, Much fuller this time on off-pole, Harry Brook leans to the pitch of it and drives this straight to the cover fielder for no run.

1.3: Matt Henry to Harry Brook, On a length sliding down leg, Harry Brook looks to nudge this around the corner but gets hurried up as the ball sneaks past the bat onto his front pad.

1.2: Matt Henry to Jonny Bairstow, Back of a length around middle, Jonny Bairstow tucks this towards deep square leg for a single.

1.1: Matt Henry to Jonny Bairstow, FOUR! Lucky boundary for Jonny Bairstow but he wouldn't mind one bit. On a length with a wobbled seam around off, Jonny Bairstow looks to push at this one but gets an outside edge bounce awkwardly sideways to first slip fielder and races away to the fence for four.

Matt Henry to bowl from the other end.

0.6: Trent Boult to Harry Brook, Good length delivery just outside off, Harry Brook gives it a good watch and leaves it all alone.

0.5: Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, Jonny Bairstow gets off the mark with a single as he nudges this good length delivery towards deep square leg for a single.

0.4: Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, Good-length delivery going away from the right-hander, Jonny Bairstow punches this solidly towards mid on for no run.

0.3: Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, Good-length delivery around the middle, Jonny Bairstow looks for the on drive but gets an inside edge onto his pads for no run.

0.2: Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, Back of a length angling away from the right-hander, Jonny Bairstow stands tall and looks to block this out but gets beaten.

0.1: Trent Boult to Jonny Bairstow, Trent Boult starts right on the money as he lands one on a good length just outside off, Jonny Bairstow punches this straight to mid off for no run.

We are finally set to start! The sun is out and the two umpires are making their way out in the middle followed by the New Zealand players who spread out to take their respective field positions. Jonny Bairstow and Harry Brook are the two openers for England. Trent Boult who is playing his 100th ODI has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

Jos Buttler, the captain of England says that they would have bowled first as well. Adds that they want to play with more intensity as they are known for that. Says Dawid Malan misses out after the birth of his second child. Informs they have made three changes as well.

Tom Latham, the skipper of New Zealand says that they will bowl first. Adds that it is because of the weather later on and they will look to chase here. Tells that they put on a fine show in the previous game and will look to back it up with another good performance here. Informs they have made three changes.

England (Playing XI) - Jonny Bairstow (In place of Dawid Malan), Harry Brook, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Jos Buttler (C)&(WK), Moeen Ali (In place of Moeen Ali), Sam Curran (In place of Chris Woakes), David Willey, Gus Atkinson, Reece Topley. 

New Zealand (Playing XI) - Finn Allen (In place of Will Young), Devon Conway, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (C)&(WK), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner (In place of Kyle Jamieson), Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Trent Boult (In place of Lockie Ferguson).

The coin lands in favour of Tom Latham and New Zealand have elected to BOWL first.

UPDATE - 6.13 pm IST (12.43 pm GMT) - It will be a 34 overs side match. The revised playing condition - Powerplay 1 - Over 1 - 7, Powerplay 2 - Overs 8 - 27, Powerplay 3 - Overs 28 - 34. No bowler can bowl more than 7 overs.