Ashes 2023, England vs Australia 2nd Test: Lord’s Cricket Ground Pitch Report & London Weather Forecast

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England and Australia will continue the battle for the urn in the five-match - the second Test of the Ashes 2023 at the Home of Cricket - Lord's Cricket Ground in London from Wednesday (June 28) to Sunday (July 2).

Ben Stokes' England is 0-1 down after going down Pat Cummins' World Test Champions Australia, who claimed a two-wicket victory in the series opener at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham earlier in the month.

The first Test saw three players - Australian duo Travis Head, Usman Khawaja and England Joe Root smash hundreds, while Nathan Lyon claimed eight wickets (4 in each innings) as the visitors started the series on a winning note.

Now, the long-standing rivals will continue their battle at the Lord's from Wednesday (June 28). The venue has hosted over 100 Tests and also England vs Australia in 37 Tests. England has won 7 encounters against Australia, who have beaten their rivals 15 times.

Lord's Pitch Report

The wickets at the Home of Cricket - Lord's have been even, assisting both batters and bowlers, especially the seamers like most wickets in England. James Anderson and Stuart Broad are the leading wicket-takers at the venue, having claimed over 200 wickets between them.

The scoring has been high in the first and second innings of the match with teams scoring at an average of 300 runs, meaning the wickets are easier to bat in the early stages. But all will depend on the weather conditions as well as overcast conditions will favour the seamers.

The first Ashes 2023 Test witnessed interruptions due to weather. Although, it's the start of the English summer, the country has seen showers through the month. So, will rain play spoilsport in the England vs Australia 2nd Ashes 2023 Test?

Lord's Cricket Ground, London Weather Forecast from June 28 to July 2

There is chance of rain during the second Ashes 2023 Test at Lord's as the weather channel predicts slight showers on the first, third and fourth day of the match. The max temperature is expected to fluctuate from 22^o C to 24^o C on the match days. Here is a look at the five day weather forecast:

ENGvsAUS 2nd Test Day 1 Weather Forecast: The prediction for Wednesday, June 28 in London is there is 30% chance of showers in the night, but the day is expected to remain cloudy with max temperature of 24^o C.

ENGvsAUS 2nd Test Day 2 Weather Forecast: The prediction for Thursday, June 29 in London is a mostly cloudy day with max temperature of 23^o C. Although it will be cloudy, there is no chance of rain throughout the day.

ENGvsAUS 2nd Test Day 3 Weather Forecast: The prediction for Friday, June 30 in London is there is 40% chance of showers in the night, but the day is expected to remain partly cloudy with max temperature of 22^o C.

ENGvsAUS 2nd Test Day 4 Weather Forecast: The prediction for Saturday, July 1 in London is, there is 40% chance of showers during the morning, but the night is expected to remain partly cloudy with max temperature of 23^o C.

ENGvsAUS 2nd Test Day 5 Weather Forecast: The prediction for Sunday, July 2 in London is, a partly cloudy day with max temperature of 23^o C. While it's cloudy, there is no chance of rain throughout the day.