The second Test match of the ongoing three-match Test series between England and Pakistan is scheduled to begin on 27 August at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground. Host nation England dominated the series opener at Headingley, securing a massive victory by an innings and 103 runs in a game that wrapped up within just three days. Armed with a 1-0 lead, England will take the field at Lord's looking to clinch another win and secure an unassailable lead in the three-match series. Meanwhile, Pakistan will aim to rebuild their strategy after the opening setback.
Babar Azam Declared Fit for the Crucial Second Test
Ahead of the second fixture at Lord's, the visiting Pakistani camp received a significant boost with captain Babar Azam being declared fully fit to play. The star batter is set to feature in the playing eleven for the Lord's Test, providing much-needed stability to Pakistan's batting lineup. Following their heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley, Babar Azam's availability comes as vital news for Pakistan as they look to level the series.
Head to Head Track Record at the Historic Lord's Venue
Pakistan enters this fixture with a strong recent record at Lord's, having won their last two Test matches played at the historic venue in 2016 and 2018. Over their cricketing history, Pakistan has featured in 15 Test matches at Lord's, claiming victory in 5 of those games while enduring 4 defeats, including one loss against Australia at the neutral venue.
Host England boasts extensive experience at Lord's, having played 147 Test matches at the ground. Out of these encounters, England has registered 61 victories, suffered 35 losses, and seen 51 matches end in a draw. While England's overall win tally underlines their comfort on home turf, Pakistan's recent successes at Lord's add an intrigue to the upcoming contest.
Match Timings and Telecast Information in India
The second Test between England and Pakistan will commence at 3:30 PM IST on 27 August. The toss will take place 30 minutes prior to the start of play, at 3:00 PM IST. Cricket enthusiasts in India can watch the live television broadcast of the match on Sony Sports Network, specifically on the Sony Ten 5 channel.
How to Watch Live Streaming on Mobile and Web Browsers
For digital viewers preferring to stream the action online, the live coverage will be available on the Sony LIV platform. Mobile users can tune in by logging into the Sony LIV application on their devices. Viewers using desktop computers or laptops can simply open their web browsers, visit the official Sony LIV website, and log in to catch all the live action from Lord's.
