Lord’s Cricket Ground Stats And Records Ahead Of England Vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Match

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England is set to face Sri Lanka in the second Test of the ongoing three-match series at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, on August 29, 2024. 

With a 1-0 lead after their victory in the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. England will be keen to secure the series with another win under the leadership of Ollie Pope.

In the first Test match, England dominated the game with a significant contribution from Jamie Smith’s brilliant century. 

On the other side, Sri Lanka, though ultimately falling short, displayed commendable resilience, with Kamindu Mendis’ impressive century that stood out as the key moment for the visitors.

As England prepares for the second Test, they will be eager to continue their momentum and clinch the series. However, Sri Lanka will be determined to bounce back and level the series. 

So ahead, of this critical match let’s take a look at the ground stats for Lord’s Cricket Ground. 

Lord’s Cricket Stadium Test Records

The pitch at Lord’s Cricket Ground is known for offering significant assistance to fast bowlers early on, particularly with the new ball. 

As the match progresses and the track loses moisture, the conditions tend to become more favourable for batters from day two onwards. 

Historically, this pitch presents a balanced contest between bat and ball. The toss is likely to be crucial, with the team winning it often choosing to bat first to take advantage of the conditions before they change. 

Statistically, out of 146 matches played at Lord’s, the average first-innings score is 309. Teams batting first have won 52 matches, while those batting second have won 43. This suggests that batting first generally offers a better chance to secure victory at this ground.