England vs Pakistan 2nd Test at Lord’s: Schedule, Predicted XI, Pitch Report & Where to Watch

England holds a 68% to 72% win probability in this England vs Pakistan 2nd Test Prediction, with Pakistan at just 10% to 14%. The series score reads 1-0 in England’s favour after a crushing innings and a 103-run win at Headingley. Full schedule, scorecard, pitch analysis, predicted XIs, head-to-head record, and where to watch the England cricket team vs the Pakistan national cricket team – all below.

The Story Behind This Series

Both teams arrive at this series under new leadership. Joe Root is captain of England’s Test team for the first time since Ben Stokes retired from red-ball cricket, while Babar Azam was recalled as Pakistan’s Test captain in July 2026 having failed to inspire a single victory as stand-in leader following his predecessor Shan Masood’s dismal reign.

The stakes go beyond pride. England sit seventh and Pakistan eighth in the 2025-27 World Test Championship standings, and both sides badly need points. England have lost their last two Test series coming into this one, while Pakistan arrive off the back of a drawn series in the West Indies. This Lord’s Test also carries extra weight for the tourists – it’s Pakistan’s first appearance at the ground against England since their 2018 win there, a result they’ll be desperate to draw inspiration from as they try to keep this series alive.

England vs Pakistan: Full Schedule and Results So Far

The three-match series spans three venues across August–September 2026. Headingley hosted the opener; action now shifts to Lord’s.

1st Test Scorecard: How England Took Control

England put Pakistan in and dismantled them twice inside three days at Headingley.

Result: England won by an innings and 103 runs

• Pakistan’s last five wickets fell for just 21 runs in the first innings
• Robinson and Tongue each took 8 wickets across the match
• Root’s first Test as full-time captain – a dream start

Match Outcome Prediction by Toss Result

Pakistan’s best shot is batting first and pushing past 320.

Predicted Playing XI

England

Pakistan

Note: Rizwan could be rested, and a two-spinner combo is under consideration given the dry summer.

Head-to-Head Record: England vs Pakistan

Pakistan’s last Test win in England came at Lord’s in 2018 – this rivalry is closer than the recent scoreline suggests.

Lord’s Pitch & Weather Report

Pitch: The 2.5-metre slope assists seam and swing early, flattens through the middle days, and takes turn from Day 3. A hot, dry summer could produce a drier surface than usual, which favours Pakistan’s spinners.

Weather: Dry and sunny with highs of 25–27°C for the first two days; later days carry a higher risk of showers and rising humidity.

Why England Enters as Favourites

Jofra Archer’s Pace Threat: Archer removed both Pakistani openers at Headingley, exposing their struggle against real pace. That threat only grows at Lord’s, where the slope works in his favour.

A Settled Batting Order: Duckett anchors one end while Brook and Root add substance in the middle overs. Harry Brook in particular is in red-hot form against this exact opposition.

The Move to Lord’s. Lord’s is known for early swing and seam off its famous slope – conditions tailor-made for Ollie Robinson’s relentless accuracy.

Where Pakistan Can Fight Back

Rizwan’s fighting 41 at Headingley showed genuine resolve, and a settled top order could shift momentum.

• Babar Azam returns from injury to reclaim the captaincy from Salman Ali Agha
• A big Babar hundred would blunt England’s pace battery early
• Mohammad Abbas has a strong Lord’s record and could trouble England’s top order

England vs Pakistan 2nd Test Prediction: Win Percentage

Home conditions, seam depth, and current form all tilt this matchup heavily toward the hosts.

What This Test Means for the World Test Championship

Beyond the series scoreline, this match carries real weight in the 2025-27 World Test Championship table. England sit seventh and Pakistan eighth in the standings, and both sides badly need points here. England arrive having lost their last two Test series, so a win at Lord’s would not just extend their series lead but also give their WTC campaign genuine momentum heading into the Edgbaston decider.

For Pakistan, the equation is even sharper – anything less than a strong result at Lord’s leaves them fighting an uphill battle in the standings, with limited fixtures left to recover lost ground.

England’s Fresh Faces Get Their Chance

With Root leading a reshaped side, the predicted XI features several players still building their Test careers alongside the more established names.

• Emilio Gay is pencilled in to open the batting, giving England a new look at the top of the order.
• Jamie Smith continues behind the stumps, with the gloves and the No. 7 spot his to build on.
• Gus Atkinson adds further pace depth alongside the more experienced Archer, Robinson, and Tongue.

This blend of youth and experience suggests England are building not just for this series, but for the WTC cycle ahead.

Where to Watch England Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match

Play starts at 11:00 AM local time (BST) daily – 3:30 PM IST, 3:00 PM PKT, 6:00 AM ET – from Thursday, August 27 to Monday, August 31.

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