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The second Ashes 2023 Test between England and Australia is scheduled to start at Lord’s in London on Wednesday (June 28). Australia had a strong start to their English summer with a convincing win in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston, where Usman Khawaja and Pat Cummins showcased impressive performances. With a 1-0 lead in the series, Australia will be eager to build on their success and secure another victory in the five-match Test leg.
On the other hand, England, who suffered a defeat in the first Test, will be determined to bounce back and level the series. They have some unanswered questions to address and will be looking to regroup and put up a strong fight. The coach-captain duo of Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes have already issued a warning to the Australians, indicating that England will be ready to come hard in the upcoming match.
Pitch Report
The Lord’s pitch is known for its tendency to assist fast bowlers, particularly due to the swing and seam movement it offers. In the second Ashes Test, the pitch is expected to be green, indicating that the pacers will once again enjoy the favourable conditions with movement both in the air and off the pitch. The slope at Lord’s adds an additional dimension to the swing, making it even more challenging for the batters.
When it comes to Lord’s, James Anderson and Stuart Broad have been highly successful bowlers, with a combined tally of over 200 wickets at the venue. Their experience and knowledge of the conditions make them formidable threats for the opposing team.
In terms of scoring, the first and second innings at Lord’s have seen higher scores, with teams averaging around 300 runs. This suggests that the wicket tends to be more batsman-friendly in the early stages. The team winning the toss would opt to bat first.
Probable XI
England: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Joshua Tongue, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, James Anderson
Australia: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland
Dream11 Prediction:
- Wicketkeeper: Jonny Bairstow, Alex Carey
- Batters: Steve Smith, Travis Head, Joe Root, Usman Khawaja
- All-rounders: Ben Stokes
- Bowlers: James Anderson (c), Pat Cummins (vc), Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson
