Australia Wins Toss Against England Amid Tightened Security at Lord's

Australia won the toss and chose to bowl against England in the fourth ODI at Lord's amid heightened security. Delayed by rain, the match is reduced to 43 overs per side. The Australians seek to secure the series, leading 2-1 after a loss in Durham ended their 14-match winning streak.

Australia won the toss and will bowl first against England on Friday in the fourth match of their one-day international series at a cold and cloudy Lord's. The tourists returned for the first time since a heated Ashes test last year, which saw them accused of cheating in crowd chants.

The toss was delayed by 90 minutes due to rain, reducing the match to 43 overs per side. Australia, protecting a 2-1 lead, seeks to clinch the five-match series with a victory at the home of cricket. They are coming off a loss in the third ODI in Durham on Tuesday that ended their 14-match winning streak.

Spinner Adam Zampa returned from an illness for Australia, which also recalled Travis Head and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis. Alex Carey, who has had the gloves so far this series, will play as a batter. England remains unchanged.

Security has been tightened at Lord's, with ropes in the Long Room pushed back to widen the walkway for the teams, after last year's controversial incident involving Jonny Bairstow's stumping. The fifth and final match of the series will take place in Bristol on Sunday, where bad weather is forecast.

(With inputs from agencies.)