ENG vs PAK Match Prediction 2nd Test 2026: England and Pakistan are ready to revive their long-running Test rivalry at Lord’s in the 2nd Test of the 2026 series, with the home team hoping to win the three-match series, after claiming a powerful first innings success in Leeds.
England’s spin strategy destroyed Pakistan twice in the first game at Headingley, scoring 409 before destroying them for 171 and 135 to defeat them by an innings and 103 points. As the series continues at the “Home of Cricket,” that win gave England a significant mental advantage and placed them ahead by 1-0.
Lord’s has a history of providing a slower pitch with strong carrying and early bounce before the ball tightens. During the first two days, the surface supports seam bowling, prior to offering spinning and reverse swing. Jofra Archer, Ollie Robinson, Brydon Carse and Josh Tongue are an asset to the team as they try to take advantage of the early dewy condition of the ground before attacking with their short-length bowling.
On a pitch that should be slightly easier to bat on than Headingley, Pakistan will depend on Mohammad Abbas and the skills of their seasoned bowlers to manage England’s competitive top order players and hope for greater effort from their batsmen.
There have been some news flashes which claim that team England will probably bring about some major changes in their lineup. With all-rounder Dan Lawrence in the running to support the middle order and Ben Stokes perhaps making a comeback.
However, Babar Azam’s availability is a major concern for Pakistan. Due to a finger injury that kept him from playing in the first Test, the captain has been exercising and is expected to play, adding much-needed steadiness and skills to the upper order of team Pakistan. Pakistan’s chances of scoring a competitive first-innings total and extending the match will be greatly affected by his participation.
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ENG vs PAK: Match Details
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | England and Pakistan |
| Tournament | Pakistan tour of England 2026 (3‑match Test series, ICC WTC 2025–27) |
| Match number | 1st Test (of 3) |
| Date | Wednesday, 27th August 2026 |
| Time | 11:00 AM BST (3:30 PM IST) |
| Venue | Lord’s, London |
| TV broadcast (India) | Sony Sports Network; streaming on Sony LIV |
ENG vs PAK Match Prediction: Lord’s, London Pitch Report
As the ball becomes older, it becomes easier for the batsmen to hit. Under cloudy weather conditions, Lord’s often provides a balanced Test cricket ground with early seam and smooth swing. With both Ali Usman and Sajid Khan in the action, Pakistan’s team is expecting a slower surface that can provide spin.
Warm, dry weather has been forecasted, which increases the likelihood of an opportunity towards the end of the game. After winning an innings at Headingley, England is already ahead with 1-0 and they remain the undisputed preference for fans. Their seam bowling approach is more effective for taking advantage of the commonly used slope and any early activity.
According to win probability estimations, England has a 69–70% chance, whereas, Pakistan has a 12% probability of winning, and there are 18% chances of a tie.
ENG vs PAK Match Prediction: ENG vs PAK Head-to-Head Record in Pakistan tour of England 2026
| Head‑to‑Head Record (2026 Test series) | Matches |
|---|---|
| Total | 1 |
| Won by England | 1 |
| Won by Pakistan | 0 |
| Drawn / No Result | 0 |
After achieving a strong innings and 103-run success in the opening Test at Headingley, England already leads the 2026 Pakistan tour of England Test series with 1-0. Both teams have competed against each other in just one match in the series, as of now.
The head-to-head stands for the teams are 1-0. England being the match winner while team Pakistan had to face the loss. Given that Pakistan’s batting fell apart twice in Leeds, this gives England a major advantage going into the second Test at Lord’s. Pakistan needs to win this match at Lord’s to balance the series 1-1 and maintain their targets; if England wins again, they will win the series of three matches.
ENG vs PAK Match Prediction: Predicted Playing XIs
| England | Pakistan |
|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | Azan Awais |
| Emilio Gay | Imam-ul-Haq |
| Jordan Cox | Shan Masood |
| Joe Root (c) | Abdullah Shafique |
| Harry Brook | Saud Shakeel |
| Dan Lawrence | Mohammad Rizwan (wk) |
| Jamie Smith (wk) | Salman Agha (c) |
| Ollie Robinson | Ali Usman |
| Gus Atkinson | Khurram Shahzad |
| Jofra Archer | Mohammad Ali |
| Josh Tongue | Mohammad Abbas |
ENG vs PAK Match Prediction: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Best Batters
| Player | Team | Matches (in series) | Runs (1st Test) | Average (1st Test) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Brook | England | 1 | 91 | 91.00 |
| Jordan Cox | England | 1 | 73 | 73.00 |
| Joe Root | England | 1 | 66 | 66.00 |
| Abdullah Shafique | Pakistan | 1 | 61 | 61.00 |
Best Bowler
| Player | Team | Matches (in series) | Wickets (1st Test) | Economy (1st Test) | Strike Rate* (1st Test) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Robinson | England | 1 | 8 | 2.76 | 20.25 |
| Josh Tongue | England | 1 | 8 | 5.01 | 21.38 |
| Jofra Archer | England | 1 | 6 | 4.76 | 26.00 |
| Ali Usman | Pakistan | 1 | 5 | 4.31 | 43.20 |
ENG vs PAK Today’s Match Prediction
It is being predicted that England is going to defeat Pakistan, at Lord’s on August 27th. Fans have been leaning towards team England and its victory. Online sites are valuing England’s seam attack at 1.10 (about 7/20), while Pakistan is listed at 6.25. England’s seam strategy is perfectly suited to a pitch that usually produces early movement and swing following an innings and 103 runs success in the first Test.
Even though the weather may be warm and humid, any type of turf or cloud cover can also shift the odds in favour of England’s bowlers. Lord’s have also displayed an uneven bounce in recent Test matches.
England has a 69–70% chance of winning, which makes them the obvious choice to take a 2–0 lead in the series, given Pakistan’s weak batting and Babar Azam’s constant uncertainty. However, it is recommended to review the playing XIs and the toss decision before taking any financial or fantasy decisions.
Match Winner: England
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