England enter the 2nd Test at Lord’s as clear favourites, and this England vs Pakistan match prediction leans firmly their way with a 54% win probability. The hosts delivered a crushing innings-and-103-run victory at Leeds, Pakistan dismissed for 171 and 135, and there is little sign of a Salman Agha-led revival on the horizon. Superior form, a loaded batting lineup, and a pace attack already in full cry give England a commanding edge. This preview covers the pitch, playing XI, toss prediction, and fantasy cricket tips ahead of an enthralling Test at the Home of Cricket.
England vs Pakistan Match Details
Match | England vs Pakistan | 2nd Test | Pakistan Tour of England |
Date | 27/08/2026 (Thursday) |
Time | BDT 4:00 PM / PKT 3:00 PM / INR 3:30 PM |
Format | Test |
Venue | Lord’s, London |
Recent Performance | England – L W L L W, Pakistan – L L L W L |
ENG vs PAK Pakistan Tour of England 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
The 2nd Test between England and Pakistan is widely available across TV and digital platforms, with region-specific options listed below.
- Pakistan: PTV Sports and Ten Sports (TV); Tapmad, Tamasha, and Myco (Live Streaming)
- India: Sony Sports Network – Sony Ten 5 / Sony Ten 5 HD (TV); SonyLIV (Live Streaming)
- Bangladesh: Tapmad (Live Streaming)
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event (TV); Sky Go and NOW (Live Streaming)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- Australia & New Zealand: Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket (Australia)
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions
England vs Pakistan Toss Prediction
England are predicted to win the toss and elect to bat at Lord’s. The surface traditionally rewards patience early, and batting first sidesteps any cloud-cover risk in the final session while allowing the hosts to build a match-defining total. With the pitch expected to ease by day two, putting runs on the board remains the smartest call here.
Lord’s, London Pitch Report
Lord’s, London
Lord’s traditionally offers a balanced contest in the opening sessions, with the famous slope creating unique challenges for both batters and bowlers. The surface typically assists seam movement early before settling into a batting-friendly track from day two onward. High scores are common once conditions ease, 400+ totals are entirely realistic, but overhead cloud cover can sharpen the pace attack significantly and influence the Lord’s pitch report outlook for this fixture.
Weather Report
London in late August typically brings mild temperatures between 18–22°C, with partly cloudy skies throughout the day. There is a moderate chance of showers interrupting play — a regular factor in English Test cricket. Dew is unlikely to be a major concern across five days, but heavy cloud cover could assist swing and seam bowling and factor heavily into the toss decision at the Home of Cricket.
ENG vs PAK Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 93 |
ENG Won | 31 |
PAK Won | 23 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 39 |
First-ever Fixture | June 10, 1954 |
Most-recent Fixture | August 21, 2026 |
England vs Pakistan Team Preview & Squads
England
Joe Root enters this match commanding one of the most ruthlessly efficient England sides in recent memory. His tactical reading of conditions at Lord’s is among the sharpest in world cricket, and he is predicted to be both the top run-scorer and Player of the Match, a clear signal of how central he remains to England’s blueprint. Root’s presence alone raises the ceiling for what this batting order can achieve.
Jordan Cox is England’s designated key batter alongside Root, while Ben Duckett and Harry Brook inject the aggressive intent that has defined this England era. This ENG vs PAK preview points to a batting lineup fully capable of posting 400+ on a surface that historically rewards patience at the top and rewards stroke-play once the seam movement fades. Ollie Pope adds middle-order depth that turns a good score into a match-winning one.
Jofra Archer leads the bowling attack and is tipped as England’s top wicket-taker, with the express pace to trouble any batting lineup in any conditions. Dan Lawrence provides genuine all-round balance, while Ollie Robinson, Player of the Match at Leeds with eight wickets across the two innings, returns as a serious threat. Josh Tongue adds variety from the other end, and Shoaib Bashir supplies the spin option England will need if the surface turns on days four and five.
England Squad:
England
Joe Root, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Harry Brook, Sam Cook, Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue
Pakistan
Salman Agha carries the dual weight of captaincy and all-round responsibility at a moment Pakistan can least afford a quiet performance from their leader. His captaincy was exposed at Leeds, two collapses inside three days, and he must now inspire a character-defining response at the most storied ground in the game. Agha is also predicted as one of Pakistan’s key contributors with ball in hand; his batting in the middle order will be equally crucial to any competitive total.
Abdullah Shafique is Pakistan’s identified key batter and their best hope of rebuilding some batting credibility after Leeds. Mohammad Rizwan is tipped as both the top run-scorer and most likely six-hitter, his combative style at least guarantees entertainment, if not always permanence. Imam-ul-Haq and Shan Masood will need to provide far sturdier opening stands if Pakistan want to avoid another early collapse in this Pakistan Tour of England clash.
Ali Usman leads Pakistan’s bowling effort as the designated key bowler, with Khurram Shahzad tipped as the most likely wicket-taker across both innings. Mohammad Abbas brings movement and experience ideally suited to Lord’s conditions, while Mohammad Ali offers left-arm variety that can trouble England’s top order. Pakistan’s bowling is arguably more competitive than their batting right now, but they will need early wickets to stay in contention against an England lineup firing at full throttle.
Pakistan Squad:
Pakistan
Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Abdullah Shafique, Saud Shakeel, Salman Agha, Mohammad Rizwan, Ali Usman, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali
ENG vs PAK Prediction
Event | England | Pakistan |
Toss Winner | England | – |
Player of the Match | Joe Root | – |
Top Run Scorer | Joe Root | Mohammad Rizwan |
Top Wicket Taker | Jofra Archer | Khurram Shahzad |
Most Sixes | Joe Root | Mohammad Rizwan |
Predicted Score | 400+ | 350+ |
Win Probability | 54% | 46% |
England vs Pakistan Winning Prediction
England are tipped to win the 2nd Test at Lord’s with a 54% win probability, driven by superior form, a batting lineup capable of posting 400+, and a pace attack that has already dismantled Pakistan once this series. Root and Archer could make this look straightforward again, but can Pakistan find the fight to make Lord’s a genuine contest? Drop your prediction below, and follow JeetBuzz for live updates, in-depth stats, fantasy cricket tips, and match analysis throughout this compelling Test.
FAQ: Pakistan Tour of England 2026 – 2nd Test
Q1. What time does the England vs Pakistan 2nd Test start in IST?
The match begins at 3:30 PM IST on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Q2. Where can I watch the England vs Pakistan 2nd Test live in Pakistan?
The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Q3. Who is the predicted Player of the Match for the 2nd Test at Lord’s?
Joe Root is predicted as Player of the Match based on current form, home conditions, and his pivotal role in England’s batting lineup.