Overview

• The third ODI at The Oval, originally set for a 1pm local start, was delayed after the West Indies team bus was held up in heavy traffic north of the river.
• AccuWeather predicts a 61% chance of rain at 1pm and 45% near 2pm, raising the prospect of further interruptions or a reduced overs match.
• England had already secured the series in the second ODI thanks to Joseph Edward Root’s unbeaten 166 that guided them to a 309-run chase.
• Fielding lapses in that match, including dropped catches and mis-fields, underscored areas England must tighten before the finale.
• West Indies will look to build on Keacy Carty’s fourth ODI century as they aim to end the 50-over tour on a high ahead of Friday’s T20 series in Durham.