As we head into the second test of The Ashes with Australia one up, this match is pivotal in the series; a must-win for England. Australia edged out England in an all-time classic at Edgbaston, winning by just 2 wickets. Their mercurial captain Pat Cummins guided his side home when all hope looked lost and an England victory all but assured. This leaves the series on an absolute knife edge as we head into the second test at the Home of Cricket.
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The Ashes: 2nd test
Lord’s Cricket Ground
Wednesday 28th June – Sunday 2nd July
Ashes 2nd Test Preview
After an all-time classic in the first test, this is shaping up to be another famous battle. With England now behind the eight ball, Ben Stokes’ side will need a huge performance to ensure this series doesn’t get away from them, much like what happened in 2019. However, Brendon McCullum’s side will take a lot of positives away from their tight loss last week.
They had loads of chances to take the game away from Australia but just weren’t quite able to come away with a win against their old enemy. It took an unbelievable individual performance from their talismanic captain to get them over the line, something which he will be hard-pressed to repeat. Previously his top score in the last five years was just 40, so this 44 not out came at the perfect time.
Latest Ashes Odds
Bookies think this could go either way, with Australia favourites by a fraction at 2.09 to go 2:0 up in the series, while an England win is priced at 2.45. However, the draw is looking likely at 5.40, and with the last game going right down to the last day, we could easily see this match end in a similar fashion.
Ashes 2nd Test Betting Tips
Joe Root to score 50 in the match @ 1.40
Root has been England’s go-to man, not only in the last match, but over the last few years. As he continues to solidify himself as an England great, he could notch up another big score here at Lord’s, a place that he loves to bat with loads of previous big scores here. The number one ICC ranked batter will surely keep scoring runs in this test.
Steve Smith to score 100 in the first innings @ 3.40
After a whirlwind first test in Birmingham, Smith ended with two scores sub-50, which is rare for the Australian gun. Can he pull himself back into the mix this test? Lord’s is a batting wicket so Smith will be looking to make amends after a disappointing first game.
Top Bowler James Anderson @ 6.00
Jimmy didn’t have the start he’d have wanted in Birmingham, taking just one wicket in the game. However, the flat pitch didn’t give him much assistance and he’ll be hoping the Lord’s ground staff give him a little more help this week. It’s looking like it’s going to be a green wicket so there’s every chance Jimmy could take some important poles in this one.
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