The second Test match of Ashes 2023 will start at Lord’s in lower than three hours from now. In what’s a rarity for hectic scheduling in up to date cricket, the second match will start seven full days after the conclusion of the primary one at Edgbaston.
With this iconic stadium final internet hosting a world match within the type of an England-South Africa Test final yr, that is going to be its first worldwide match of 2023. Speaking of Australia, the final of their 61 worldwide matches throughout codecs right here was performed through the Ashes collection in 2019.
Having performed 142 out of the 144 Test matches hosted by this venue, England have received 57 and misplaced on 34 events in all these years. Australia, however, have received 17 and misplaced seven out of their 39 Tests at this floor. As far because the final 5 Ashes Tests listed here are involved, each the groups have registered victories twice with the most recent match ending in a draw.
Lords Stadium Test Records, Most Runs And Wickets
Highest run-scorers in Tests performed on the Lord’s are largely former cricketers. They are Graham Gooch (2,015), Alastair Cook (1,937), Joe Root (1,680), Andrew Strauss (1,562) and Alec Stewart (1,476). Top performers amongst lively cricketers aside from Root are:
| Batter | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | 100 | 50 |
| Joe Root (ENG) | 19 | 1680 | 200* | 52.5 | 6 | 1 |
| Jonny Bairstow (ENG) | 16 | 952 | 167* | 38.08 | 1 | 7 |
| Stuart Broad (ENG) | 27 | 950 | 169 | 27.94 | 1 | 4 |
| Ben Stokes (ENG) | 10 | 667 | 115* | 41.68 | 2 | 5 |
| Moeen Ali (ENG) | 10 | 468 | 87 | 24.63 | 0 | 2 |
With all these accolades resting with English cricketers, Australian cricketers half of the present squad to have had some expertise of enjoying listed here are Steven Smith (381), David Warner (129) and Usman Khawaja (106).
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Much just like the batting data, bowling data have additionally been dominated by English bowlers. Highest Test wicket-takers at Lord’s are James Anderson (117), Stuart Broad (108), Ian Botham (69), Fred Trueman (63) and Bob Wills (47). Best performing lively bowlers at this floor are:
| Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Average | SR | 5 |
| James Anderson (ENG) | 27 | 117 | 24.58 | 54.33 | 7 |
| Stuart Broad (ENG) | 27 | 108 | 27.42 | 53.72 | 3 |
| Steven Finn (ENG) | 7 | 32 | 24.56 | 40.31 | 1 |
| Chris Woakes (ENG) | 5 | 27 | 11.33 | 25.96 | 3 |
| Moeen Ali (ENG) | 10 | 27 | 34.11 | 58.74 | 1 |
Josh Hazlewood (8), Smith (7) and Pat Cummins (6) are the very best visiting bowlers amongst gamers half of the present squad.
Highest Test Innings Totals At Lord’s
| Score | Overs | Team | Opposition | Year |
| 729/6d | 232 | Australia | England | 1930 |
| 682/6d | 177 | South Africa | England | 2003 |
| 653/4d | 162 | England | India | 1990 |
| 652/8d | 168.4 | West Indies | England | 1973 |
| 632/4d | 196 | Australia | England | 1993 |
While the 700-run mark has been crossed solely as soon as out of 527 Test innings at Lord’s, the 600-run mark has been crossed six instances.
A complete of 93 Tests have witnessed a end result at this stadium until date. Speaking of groups managing to seal run-chases, it has occurred 39 instances. Having scored 344/1 in simply 66.1 overs to chase down a 342-run goal, West Indies maintain the report for the best profitable Test run-chase at Lord’s. Readers should observe that that is the one profitable 300+ run-chase at this floor.
