England prepares to face Pakistan in second Test at Lord's
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

England hosts Pakistan in the second Test at Lord's, with Joe Root captaining the team aiming for a series-sealing victory. England secured a comprehensive win in the first Test at Headingley, achieving the result in just three days. Pakistan's lineup will see the return of Babar Azam as they seek to address their recent batting shortcomings. The pitch at Lord's has favored bowlers in previous matches, hinting at a challenging environment for batting. The match is part of the ICC World Test Championship, with crucial points at stake.
- •England won the first Test at Headingley inside three days.
- •Babar Azam returns to bolster Pakistan's batting order.
- •The pitch at Lord's has favored bowlers recently.
- •Valuable World Test Championship points are on the line.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — England vs. Pakistan prediction, lineups, pitch report for 2nd test as Joe Root looks to seal the series
"Joe Root eyes a series-sealing win as England host Pakistan in the 2nd Test. Full pitch report, predicted lineups, and match prediction ahead of the clash
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