England v South Africa, 4thNatWest ODI, Lord's Crucial advantage up for grabs

Match Facts Lord's, September 2 Start time: 10.15am (0915GMT) The Big Picture It was not quite a new era for English cricket at The Oval on Friday, but AlastairCook's first match since being confirmed as the new Test captain was a much-needed victory for the home side as they levelled the one-day serieswith their first win over South Africa this season. The four-wicket success was not flashy or especially thrilling, but very efficient and effective which, after a difficult few weeks, was just what England needed to get themselves back on track. It also confirmed that there is not an awful lot between the two teams. The series will now go to the wire in Nottingham next week, but whoever takes the honours at Lord'son Sunday knows they cannot lose.