England vs Australia 2nd Test Ashes 2023: Lord's Pitch Report, Team Records at London

England is all set to take on arch-rivals Australia in the second Test match of Ashes 2023 starting from 28 June, 2023 at the iconic Lord’s. In a hard-fought first Test match between these two teams, Australia came out on top as they registered an incredible 2-wicket victory over England to kickstart Ashes 2023 battle in a perfect manner. The Aussies have taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series and they have not won a single Ashes Test series in England during the last 22 years.

Lord’s Pitch Report

The pitch at Lord’s is renowned as one of the most fiercely competitive tracks worldwide. Anticipated to be a bowler’s paradise, the conditions for the ENG vs AUS second Ashes Test offer an enticing prospect for fast bowlers. The wicket appears lush and green, promising ample assistance to pacers. Even the practice pitches at Lord’s surpass the speed of those at Edgbaston.

In the first innings, pacers are expected to reign supreme, as the Dukes ball retains its hardness for an extended period. Batsmen will face a challenging time while out in the middle. However, once they settle down, they can unleash their strokes and take advantage of the lush outfield, which will reward them generously. Additionally, spinners tend to come into play as the match progresses into later days.

The pitch at Lord’s is characterized by a good amount of bounce, making the use of shorter deliveries a valuable strategy. Historically, the average first-innings score at this venue has been 309 runs, while the average fourth-innings score stands at a mere 154 runs. Nevertheless, under overcast conditions, opting to bowl first would not be a bad decision on this green surface.

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Team Records at London

The Ashes 2019 Test match between England and Australia at the Lord’s ended in a draw.
Out of the 144 Test matches played at the venue, England have managed to win as many as 57 Test matches while the visiting teams have emerged victorious on 34 occasions.
England’s veteran pacer James Anderson is the leading wicket-taker at the Lord’s having taken 117 wickets from 52 innings.
The average first innings total at this ground remains around the 310-320 mark.

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