The Ashes 2023, England vs Australia, 2nd Test: Probable XIs, Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast and Live Streaming Details
The second Ashes Test between England and Australia will be played at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Australia lead the five-match series 1-0 after a riveting win at Edgbaston last week.
England opted to bat first and ‘Bazball’ was on full display as Joe Root scored a brilliant ton to help his side post a first-innings total of 393/8 before declaring. Australia, in reply, scored 386, thanks to a fine century from Usman Khawaja. Australia then bowled well and knocked England over for 273.
With 281 to win, Australia found themselves three down heading into the last day. Khawaja again held firm but was dismissed for 65, leaving the Aussies in big trouble. However, skipper Pat Cummins stepped up and stitched together an outstanding partnership for the ninth wicket with Nathan Lyon as they chased down the total with two wickets to spare.
Despite the loss, England have promised to continue playing their aggressive brand of cricket. Now the action shifts to the Home of Cricket, with another cracker of a game expected.
England vs Australia Match Details
Match: England vs Australia, 2nd Test, The Ashes 2023
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 28 – Sunday, July 2, 3.30 PM IST
Venue: Lord’s, London
England vs Australia Pitch Report
The pitch at Lord’s is expected to be a balanced track. The batters will continue to have a good time as English skipper Ben Stokes has asked for flat pitches. The seamers, however, can extract some movement off the surface by using the slop at Lord’s. Don’t expect the surface to change much over the course of five days.
England vs Australia Weather Forecast
There will be a cloud cover on the first day of the second Test in London, with the temperature expected to hover between 17 and 26 degrees Celsius. Heavy rain is predicted on the second and fourth days of the Test.
England vs Australia Probable XIs
England
Josh Tongue will be replacing Moeen Ali for the Lord's Test this week.
Probable XI
Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Stuart Broad, Josh Tongue, Ollie Robinson, James Anderson
Australia
We may see Mitchell Starc in place of Scott Boland if another flat surface is presented at Lord’s.
Probable XI
David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, Scott Boland/Mitchell Starc
England vs Australia Match Prediction
It was a blockbuster start to the Ashes 2023, with Australia holding their nerve and emerging victorious by two wickets. Expect another cracking contest when both sides square off at Lord's.
Australia looked good in the first Test; expect them to repeat their performance in the second Test and come out on top.
Prediction: Australia to win the second Test.
England vs Australia Live Streaming Details and Channel list
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: Sony LIV App