Ashes 2023: Lord’s Test records, pitch report, average scores, highest wicket-takers, run-scorers & more

Ashes 2023: Lord’s Test records, pitch report, average scores, highest wicket-takers, run-scorers & more

Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, England, where the second Test of the Ashes 2023 will take place, holds a significant place in the history of Test cricket. It is not only one of the oldest Test cricket grounds in England but also globally recognized.

Renowned as the spiritual home of cricket, Lord’s has witnessed numerous iconic moments in the sport’s history. Moreover, it houses the world’s oldest cricket museum. The stadium boasts a capacity of 31,100 spectators.

Below, we provide you with comprehensive information about the Test records established at this legendary venue.

Ashes 2023: Lord’s Test records, pitch report, average scores, highest wicket-takers and run-scorers

Lord’s Cricket Ground has been a prestigious host for Test matches, welcoming some of the biggest cricketing nations including Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and others. Since it began hosting Test matches, Lord’s has witnessed a total of 144 such matches.

Out of these matches, teams batting first have emerged victorious in 51 games, while teams batting second have won 42 games. Additionally, there have been 51 matches that ended in draws.

The pitch at Lord’s historically favors fast bowlers, with swing and seam movement being prominent factors. In the second Ashes Test, the pitch is anticipated to be green, offering additional assistance to the pacers. The ball is likely to swing more due to the slope on the surface, benefitting the bowlers.

Over the years, England has achieved 57 victories out of the 144 Test matches they have played at Lord’s. Their win percentage at the venue stands at 39.58%.

Also read: Lord’s London Pitch Report for England Australia 2nd Test Ashes 2023

The highest team score recorded at Lord’s in Test matches is 729, which was achieved by Australia against England in 1930. The highlight of that innings was Donald Bradman’s exceptional performance, scoring 254 runs off 376 balls.

The lowest team score in a single innings at Lord’s in Test matches is 38, achieved by Ireland against England in 2019. Chris Woakes played a starring role in that match, taking six wickets for just 17 runs in 7.4 overs.

The average first-innings score at Lord’s in Test matches is 310, while the average second-innings score is 299. In the third innings, the average score is 257, and in the fourth innings, it is 154.

The highest individual score at Lord’s in Test matches is 333 runs, scored by G. A. Gooch against India in 1990.

In Test matches at Lord’s, the best bowling figures in a single innings were achieved by English bowler Ian Botham, who took 8 wickets for 34 runs against Pakistan. The best bowling figures in a Test match at Lord’s belong to Australian legend Bob Massie, who claimed 16 wickets for 137 runs across both innings.

When it comes to the most runs scored by a batsman at Lord’s in Test matches, G. A. Gooch holds the record with 2005 runs. He is followed by Alastair Cook with 1937 runs and Joe Root with 1680 runs, both of whom are also Englishmen.

In terms of wickets, James Anderson tops the list with 117 wickets taken at Lord’s in Test matches. He is followed by Stuart Broad with 108 wickets and Ian Botham with 69 wickets.

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