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Cricket News: Lord’s London weather forecast for 2nd Ashes Test | What is the weather forecast for the 2nd Ashes Test?
After a magnificent first Test at Edgbaston, anticipation is high for the second Test at Lord’s. England need to bounce back quickly to keep their hopes of regaining the Ashes urn intact, while Australia can take a huge step towards Ashes retention with victory at the home of cricket.
Conditions have been warm and mostly dry in London so far this summer. However, will it be the case for the Test match? Below is a look at the Lord’s weather forecast for the five days starting Wednesday June 28.
2023 Ashes: Lord’s weather forecast for the 2nd Test
In the last decade, the team batting first has won 47.4% of Tests at Lord’s. However, overcast conditions on day one and a greenish pitch can influence each team’s final playing XI as well as the decision at the toss. Cloud cover is forecast for day one of the Test, but the chances of precipitation are low right throughout.
Day two, though, could see rain. According to BBC.com, there is higher than 50% chance of precipitation from 7am right through to 4pm. Also, World Weather Online predicts up to 6.3mm to fall in the afternoon.
From thereon, conditions look promising despite the chance of afternoon showers on day three and morning showers on day four. Day five, Sunday 2nd July, is mostly sunny with no chance of rain.
With these conditions come interesting talking points around the make up of both XIs. Australia have a choice to make between two of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland, with the latter a good selection given his ability on pitches offering movement. However, Starc’s left-arm angle on the Lord’s slope, plus his batting capability, makes him a strong selection too.
For England, Moeen Ali’s fitness will decide the XI. Given Ben Stokes likes to back his players, Moeen will likely play if his finger is in good shape, but what will that mean for the rest of the attack? Chris Woakes has a great record at Lord’s, but is there room for him? Mark Wood offers a point of difference with his pace, but who out of Broad, Robinson and Anderson misses out?
These questions and more set the scene. Given England’s style of batting and the quality in both bowling attacks, there should be enough time to secure a result in what shapes up to be a cracking Test.
