England v SA: 4th ODI photos

England are seeking a 4-0 lead in the one-day series, but are initially stymied by the stormy weather at Lord's

When play does start, Hashim Amla plays some crisp shots and South Africa race to 66-0 from the first nine overs

England get in on the act when Owais Shah's direct hit from mid-on runs out Amla at the striker's end

Controversy strikes for England's second wicket - Kallis furious to be given out caught behind off Flintoff

The run rate slows as Samit Patel is introduced to the attack - and he removes AB de Villiers to a catch in the deep on the leg side

Soutrh Africa are heavily indebted to Herschelle Gibbs's 74 as they make 183-6 in 32.1 overs, before the rain returns

When the players finally reconvene late in the day, England need 137 from 20 overs and Matt Prior falls for a duck

England really struggle during the opening overs, sliding to 19-2 in the fifth when Morne Morkel has Ian Bell caught behind

But with some cultured strikes from Shah, some meaty hits from Kevin Pietersen, and a final flurry from Flintoff, England win with ease

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