Happy crowd drink in Oval’s lovable old pub atmosphere

All four results are possible as cricket and alcohol continue their long unbroken partnership despite the authorities’ wishes

Three years ago, in one of its smarter moves, the Oval did away with disposable plastic beer cups and replaced them with reusable, stackable ones that you could keep all day and then return at the close of play for a £1 refund.

Apart from the manifold environmental advantages, encouraging spectators to keep their beer cups had the pleasing fringe benefit of allowing them – and everyone else – to keep a running tally of their consumption.