England vs West Indies, 4th ODI at London, Sep 27 2017 - Ball by Ball Commentary

8.30pm: England were apparently having a team meeting, after all that has gone on over the last few days, so we won't be hearing from them. It's been an eventful night in south London, as Miller's match report sets out. Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back for one last time (this summer) on Friday. Stay away from students bars in the meantime... Bye!

8.25pm: Some soggy presentations on the balcony at The Oval, with Evin Lewis confirmed as Man of the Match for his 176 - although he can't be there to collect it, since he has fractured his ankle. Jason Holder, West Indies' captain, picks it up his Lewis' behalf: "It was outstanding by Evin, he set the tone and kept the momentum, it was unfortunate we lost him when we did but it was an outstanding innings. He had to adjust, the situation asked him to. He's one of those players that when he gets in he goes big, he showed that today. [Joseph five-for] We always knew the potential of Alzarri, he bowled well today, got us back in with wickets, he had the impact we needed. Hopefully we can get some good things from him in future. [Fancied chances?] It's difficult to say, it's not often a guy scores 170, a guy gets five wickets and you lose. Jos Buttler and Moeen Aliu really hurt us at the end. [Knew DLS calculations?] We were aware but we weren't able to stem the blow of runs and that dropped catch by Marlon was crucial."

8.13pm: Play abandoned - England win by six runs (DLS) and seal the series. The umpires have unfortunately decided they won't be getting back out tonight, which means West Indies won't get a chance to finish off the job. They had England by the short-and-curlies at 181 for 5 but couldn't stop Jos Buttler and Moeen Ali rattling off like a couple of charioteers before the forecast rain arrived at The Oval. A big, fat One That Got Away for Jason Holder's side, who are now 3-0 down with one to play, at the Ageas Bowl on Friday.

"What a shame it was well set up by Butler and Ali with West Indies always in with a chance to make it interesting getting a wicket or two. It's mid night in India, shall I sleep though I'm not working tomorrow? What say Mr. Gardner?" Help yourself to a root beer and stick around for the presentations, Kaushik. It's always 5 o'clock somewhere

8.10pm: The umpires are heading out at The Oval, we could be in for a final call. "Still mizzling," says Miller. Rod Tucker and Rob Bailey have the brollies up...

Here's Rajiv Guliani: "I am surprised by WI tactics, knowing that it would rain, why didn't they continue with Joseph to bowl 2 more of his remaining overs, he was bowling beautifully." Indeed, another wicket could have been crucial

"What a star Moeen has been with the bat," opines James. "150 off 82 balls in the last 2 games for one wicket. "

8pm: Still pelting down in Kennington. But we do have an update on Evin Lewis, who has suffered a hairline fracture of his right ankle and will, needless to say, miss the final match of the series on Friday. I guess, weirdly, that another endorsement of just how hard he hits the ball...

Anyway, while we await further news, some recommended reading: It's been a year since he was dropped from the Test side, so James Vince's Ashes recall has taken him by surprise.

"Actually Andy, meteorologically, it has been Autumn for almost 4 weeks," pipes up Mark, "Astronomically it's been Autumn for several days now too. Don't blame the English summer!"

7.45pm: "Steady mizzle here," reports Miller from the ground. "The crowd are doing one, more covers coming on." Sorry to say it, West Indies fans, but this looks like the series down the gurgler, despite the heroics of Evin and Alzarri

"If the weather is anything like Manchester the rain has set in for the evening I'm afraid. This was boiling up nicely too." Thanks for confirming it's grim up north, James. Pretty grim dahn saarf Lahndan, too

Here's Dez: "Despite being English, and a fan of Roy - Lewis has to be MOM whatever the result!" I don't think anyone would argue with that

7.40pm: The weather has set in, from the looks of it, with a cut-off of 8.45pm. It would be a great shame if rain has the final say - though, unfortunately, there doesn't seem much optimism around for things clearing up. If England squeak it on DLS, West Indies will be only the third team to have a centurion and a player take five-for and lose in the history of ODIs.

Here's Andy J: "Followed commentary all the way home after work. Just sat down to watch the conclusion and bam, off they go. Gotta love the English 'summer'!"

And now the umpires take them off! England have edged their way in front thanks to a stand of 77 in eight overs between Buttler and Moeen, the covers are coming on and we will have to wait and see whether this match is going to suffer a watery fate

"Brilliant batting by England - now DON'T LOSE A WICKET," yells Burli. Yes, that would change the equation... If England are six down, the DLS par score at the end of the 36th over shoots up to 272

Looks fairly persistent rainfall, but on we go, Alzarri Joseph to bowl

England are now ahead on DLS, the par score five down at this stage is 252. The rain is falling at the ground, but not heavy enbough for the umpires to take them off. DLS at the end of the next over is 255, by the way

The DLS par score at the end of the over is 252... and it has started to rain!

"Please bring back Joseph, these two can hurt them seriously," pleads Kunal

Holder knows England's game... WI need a wicket, here. Jerome Taylor on

England are only three runs behind the DLS par score of 248

Hello again... This one's going all the way. Isn't it? Although rain might well be near. Miguel Cummins returns to bowl

Right, to take you to the end of this, however it comes, here's Alan

Simon: "Argh, just about to get on a plane, can you tell these two to get on with it? Boarding has started."

After this over the DLS was 242...after 33 it's 245 (with five down). Arijit : "Is dls score relevant for this match? I mean is there a chance of rain?" Not far away