England vs Pakistan: 2nd Test Match Preview

England face Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's from August 27–31, 2026, with England leading the three-match series 1–0 after a dominant innings-and-103-run victory at Headingley.

England will be confident after their outstanding first-Test performance. Joe Root has returned as captain, while Harry Brook, Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson were among the standout performers. Tongue and Robinson took eight wickets each at Headingley.

Pakistan need a major response with the bat and ball. Their biggest boost is the expected return of Babar Azam, while Lord's offers them an opportunity to bounce back and level the series.

Match Details

Fixture: England vs Pakistan
Competition: Test Series – 2nd Test
Date: August 27–31, 2026
Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground, London
Series: England lead 1–0

Key Players

England: Joe Root, Harry Brook, Josh Tongue

Pakistan: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi

What to Watch

England's aggressive batting and seam attack against Pakistan's ability to handle the conditions at Lord's will be the key battle.

Who Has the Chance?

England: Strong form, home advantage and a 1–0 lead make them favourites.

Pakistan: A better batting performance and the return of Babar could completely change their fortunes.

Prediction

Pakistan should put up a stronger fight at Lord's, but England's current momentum and bowling attack give them the advantage.

Prediction: England to win by 5 wickets