The start might have been delayed in any case due to inclement weather, with some drizzle around London on Tuesday lunchtime. West Indies' first innings was later interrupted by rain for over 90 minutes, with the match reduced to 40 overs per side.

The start of the third one-day international between England and the West Indies was delayed after the tourists hit traffic on their way to the Oval. England enter the final match of the 50-over series looking to secure a clean sweep after a comfortable win at Edgbaston was followed by a fine chase led by Joe Root at Cardiff.