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Cricket · 2nd TestMatch 2 of 3Green / seam

England vs PakistanENG vs PAK 2nd Test prediction & pitch report

England

Day-one score

266–322

vs

Pakistan

Day-one score

266–322

ENG 67%Draw 17%16% PAK
Start
19:30 IST
Venue
Lord's, London
Format
Test match
Sep 202601TueDate is a planning date

England vs Pakistan (2nd Test) at Lord's on 1 Sept 2026: our model leans England at 67% on a green / seam surface, with a projected day-one score after 90 overs of 266–322.

At a glance

AI match overview

AI overview

England start as the favourite in the 2nd Test at Lord's, but 17% of our model's weight sits on a draw, so the first two sessions matter most.

Lean: EnglandSurface: Green / seamToss: bowl firstHome side: England

England meet Pakistan for match 2 of 3 in the Pakistan tour of England, 2026, a Test at Lord's, London. It is listed for Tuesday 1 September 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. England have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.

Both sides lean on their pace attack, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the new ball better. Lord's is a sloping ground where the ball can move sideways off the seam, so we expect a green / seam surface with a first-day score around 266–322 for England and 266–322 for Pakistan.

Summer cloud is common, and a damp start can bring seam and swing before the surface flattens. Because a draw is a live result here (17%), watch how much time is lost before you read anything into a single session.

Match ticket

Match details

Series
Pakistan tour of England, 2026
Stage
2nd Test
Fixture
England vs Pakistan
Date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Start time
19:30 IST
Venue
Lord's, London
Format
Test match
Match number
2 of 3
Surface
Green / seam
Toss lean
Bowl first
Home side
England

Cricket dates follow each series window, so confirm the exact day with the host board.

Win probability

Who will win today's match?

England 67%, draw 17%, Pakistan 16%. A draw carries real weight in a Test, so read the split as three outcomes rather than two.

Model lean

England

67% to win · 51-point gap

ENG 67%Draw 17%16% PAK

The split comes from batting, pace and spin ratings for both teams, adjusted for Lord's and England's home conditions. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.

On a green / seam surface, Pakistan's pace group gets the extra weight in the model.

Rain and bad light matter more in a longer match, so the draw figure moves first when the forecast changes.

EnglandPakistan
  • 52BattingTop-order strength and depth48
  • 49Pace attackMatters most on this surface51
  • 49Spin attackMiddle-overs control51
  • 53Red-ball formRecent rating in this format47
  • 62Home conditionsEngland play in familiar conditions38

Impact names

Key players to watch

Four names our model expects to move this match on green / seam conditions.

  • England

    Fast bowler

    Reece Topley

    Swing threat

    Impact83%
  • England

    Batter

    Joe Root

    Middle-order finisher

    Impact80%
  • Pakistan

    Fast bowler

    Naseem Shah

    Swing threat

    Impact83%
  • Pakistan

    Wicketkeeper

    Mohammad Rizwan

    Top-order stability

    Impact82%

These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed selection. Check the official team announcement close to the toss.

Scoreboard model

Projected scoreline & over-by-over

Projected day-one score by session for each side, followed by the cumulative curve across 90 overs.

Projected runs by phase for England and Pakistan
SessionEnglandPakistan
Session 1Overs 1–3084–10084–100
Session 2Overs 31–6093–11193–111
Session 3Overs 61–9089–11189–111
Day one, 90 overs266–322266–322
Cumulative runs by overENGPAK
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Overs bowled

  • After 30 overs

    ENG 92PAK 92

  • After 60 overs

    ENG 194PAK 194

  • After 90 overs

    ENG 293PAK 294

Sessions are modelled at 30 overs each, and the totals are for the first 90 overs of a first innings.

Team details

About England vs Pakistan

Both sides lean on their pace attack, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the new ball better.

England

  • Batting 84/100
  • Pace 82/100
  • Spin 72/100

England come in with an aggressive, front-foot batting group and a pace attack that likes helpful conditions. In this Test, their pace attack is their strongest suit.

Lord's suits their pace group. Familiar home conditions help their planning. Their key question is how they handle Pakistan's pace attack.

Pakistan

  • Batting 78/100
  • Pace 86/100
  • Spin 74/100

Pakistan come in with a pace-heavy bowling group and a batting order that swings between brilliant and brittle. In this Test, their pace attack is their strongest suit.

Lord's suits their pace group. Their key question is how they handle England's pace attack.

ENG vs PAK pitch report

Green / seam
Scoring index

Lord's is a sloping ground where the ball can move sideways off the seam. Our surface tag for this match is green / seam, with a scoring index of 3 out of 5.

Sides that bowl first tend to get the best of the conditions.

Summer cloud is common, and a damp start can bring seam and swing before the surface flattens.

Venue: Lord's, London. Surface tags are editorial estimates and can change on the day.

Market guide

Popular betting markets

The markets most followers look at for England vs Pakistan, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.

  • Match odds (with draw)

    Backs a team to win, or the draw. Unlike limited-overs cricket the market has three outcomes.

    Model split: England 67%, draw 17%, Pakistan 16%.

    How this market works
  • Toss winner

    A separate market on who wins the coin toss. It settles before the first ball.

    Toss lean is to bowl first, so watch which captain has to choose.

    How this market works
  • Session runs

    Lines on how many runs a side scores in a session, or in a fixed number of overs.

    Session 1: England 84–100, Pakistan 84–100.

    How this market works
  • First-innings lead

    Bets on which side leads after both first innings, or by how many runs.

    Day-one projection: England 266–322, Pakistan 266–322.

    How this market works
  • Top batter

    Picks the leading run-scorer for a team or for the match.

    Reece Topley and Naseem Shah lead our watchlist.

    How this market works
  • Live in-play markets

    Prices move ball by ball with wickets, weather and session results.

    Rain delays reset the draw price first, so check the covers.

    How this market works

Betting tips

Betting tips for this match

Practical points to check before you act. None of these is a guarantee.

  1. 1

    Read the surface before the toss

    Lord's is tagged green / seam. Early movement usually favours the bowlers, so expect early wickets.

  2. 2

    Wait for the toss

    The lean is to bowl first. If a captain does the opposite, treat it as new information and check the split again before you act.

  3. 3

    Watch each session, not just the result

    Sessions move prices in a Test. Our projection puts England at 84–100 in Session 1 against Pakistan's 84–100.

  4. 4

    Check the team news

    Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Reece Topley or Naseem Shah, moves this model by several points.

  5. 5

    Set a limit first

    Decide what you can afford before the match starts and stop when you reach it. No model, tip or past result guarantees an outcome.

The case for this match

Why bet on England vs Pakistan?

  • Pakistan keep it interesting

    England are ahead at 67%, but Pakistan have enough in their pace attack to make the market move quickly.

  • Match 2 of 3 in the Pakistan tour of England

    Series context shapes selection and tactics. Results earlier in the series give a clearer read on form and combinations.

  • Green / seam conditions add an edge

    On a green / seam surface the early overs tend to carry the most information, so live markets can move quickly.

  • Depth of markets

    A Test at Lord's normally carries match odds, toss, session runs and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.

For adults 18 and over. Betting can lead to loss, so only use money you can afford to lose.

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Answers

Questions about England vs Pakistan

  1. Our model gives England 67%, Pakistan 16% and the draw 17%. England are the strong favourite, but this is a Test and results can change quickly with weather and sessions. It is an indicative estimate, not advice.

  2. Lord's is a sloping ground where the ball can move sideways off the seam. We tag it green / seam with a scoring index of 3 out of 5. Sides that bowl first tend to get the best of the conditions.

  3. Our model projects England at 266–322 and Pakistan at 266–322 for the day-one score after 90 overs. Treat these as ranges, not promises.

  4. The lean is to bowl first. Moisture and bounce on day one usually make the first session the best time to bowl.

  5. It is listed for Tuesday 1 September 2026, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at Lord's, London. Cricket schedules in our source list a date window for each series, so this day is a planning date. Confirm the exact day with the host board before you plan around it.

  6. Our watchlist has Reece Topley (England, swing threat), Joe Root (England, middle-order finisher), Naseem Shah (Pakistan, swing threat), Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan, top-order stability). These are reference names and not confirmed selections. The playing XI is announced close to the toss.

  7. England play at home, which our model counts as a small edge because they know the surface and conditions.

  8. A Test can last up to five days with two innings each, so a draw is a real result and sessions matter.

  9. No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.

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