England vs Australia, 4th ODI at London, ENG v AUS, Sep 27 2024 - Match Result

The good days seem to be back for England's ODI side and they'll have a series win in sight in a couple of days. Who knows, maybe this will be the series that puts bilateral ODIs on the map again in England. For Australia, it's a matter of finding the goods that got them on a crazy winning streak that extended to 14 after a 2-0 lead here. Lots to look forward to for the decider. See you then.

Andrew McGlashan's match report will be up here

Harry Brook, England captain and POTM: We've taken all positives from the first two games and brought them to the last two. Duckett, we know how good he is. He cuts and pulls lengths that many others couldn't. Livi showed what he is capable of at the back end. We identified times where we could put more pressure - getting early boundaries in the over for example. It's about picking and choosing your moments and then executing. Bowlers did beautifully on an interesting wicket. We got a few too many but bowlers smashed a length beautifully and got the rewards. Archer was bowling quick with swing and seam movement. Hope to see more. It's always nice to be scoring runs, it helps think clearly.

Mitchell Marsh, Australia captain: We were off. Fair play to England. We couldn't get early wickets, were thoroughly outplayed. Their total was over par. Liam was brilliant. Needed to get a couple of stands but we lost a couple of wickets and... that's cricket. Bristol will be a great experience, excited for the opportunity.

ShahSafeer: "So many players have contributed to this England win, a sign that should make everyone who supports England cricket proud. Their future seems to be in safe hands, Brook should be PotM being the architect with bat as well as with his genius decision making execution on the field"

8:19pm Good toss to lose, eh? It rained before the start and chasing - which isn't favourable at Lord's - didn't seem that bad. But that changed towards the end of England's innings as Livingstone exploded. Head and Marsh struck cleanly which made it seem like there could be a decent contest. But then it started to seam and England were unstoppable. The balls that got Marsh and Marnus will probably find a place at the Louvre. There was little the batters could do and everything went against them. Carse was phenomenal, so was Potts. But it was Archer's fiery bowling that'll please England no end. Perfect day out for him and the rest of the bowlers.

Hypocaust: "ODIs played in England September are much maligned, but those in the ground and watching at home have just got to witness some of the most compelling bowling of the season."

Dezz: "I wonder if Neilo got his Metropolitan line train in the end...? Would have been time well spent!"

Five-for for Potts? Will be his last ball as this is a rain-hit match

Hat-trick ball

Arthur: "The last thing England need at the moment is to take the last wickets too soon. They're getting bowling practice. Except - what if it snows ????? Even the Lords drainage wouldn't help. "

Scott: "It's Lords, it's won, I'd Mankad Carey just for the fun of it "

Slip and leg slip in

Sonny: "I'd bring on Bethell to tempt these two to attack, might cost 10 but you could well get a wicket. Australia are dead batting it currently" Not sure about the last bit but the rest of it holds up

Peter: "Aus aiming to get the RRR up to 28 for the last over?" What's that adage? One step at a time