ENG vs PAK Match Prediction : 2nd Test, Pakistan tour of England 2026

England produced a dominant performance at Headingley to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Pakistan were completely outplayed, with the gap between the two sides particularly obvious in the quality of their seam attacks and their ability to bat in English conditions. The second Test starts at Lord's on Thursday, August 27, and England will have an excellent opportunity to seal the series with another victory.

England vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record

Across the last five Tests between these sides, England hold a narrow edge with three wins to Pakistan’s two and no draws. The results suggest momentum tends to swing in short bursts, with England taking the most recent meeting. Overall, the rivalry remains competitive, but England have shaded the critical moments more often in recent encounters.

England vs Pakistan Live-streaming and Broadcast

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ENG vs PAK Team Previews

England

England could hardly have asked for a better start to the series. They crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs inside three days at Headingley, producing a complete performance with both bat and ball. Pakistan were bowled out for 171 and 135, while England built a commanding first-innings total that effectively decided the match.

The batting unit looks particularly dangerous. Joe Root made 66, Jordan Cox scored 73 and Dan Lawrence contributed 51, but Harry Brook was once again the standout performer with a rapid 91. England's middle order consistently put Pakistan's bowlers under pressure and showed far greater comfort in the conditions.

England's seam attack was even more impressive. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared the early damage in the first innings, taking five wickets each, while the attack maintained its control throughout the match. Jofra Archer and the rest of the bowling unit provide England with genuine pace and variety, giving Pakistan very few opportunities to settle.

Brydon Carse's availability remains uncertain after the ECB confirmed that he is under investigation following an off-field incident. He was not part of the XI for the first Test, but the situation remains one to monitor before the match at Lord's.

England Expected Playing 11

Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Joe Root (C), Harry Brook, Jordan Cox, Jamie Smith (WK), Dan Lawrence, Josh Tongue, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Ollie Robinson

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Pakistan

Pakistan were thoroughly outplayed at Headingley and face a major challenge if they are to keep the series alive. Their biggest problem was batting against England's seam attack, with the visitors dismissed for just 171 in the first innings before collapsing to 135 in the second. The gulf in comfort between the two batting line-ups was obvious.

Pakistan's top order showed some resistance in the first innings, but there was not enough support through the rest of the batting unit. Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha will need to take greater responsibility, while Pakistan desperately need a stronger start if they are to avoid another collapse against the new ball.

The possible return of Babar Azam would be a major boost. Pakistan are hoping to have their captain available for the second Test after he missed the opening match because of a finger injury. His experience and quality would strengthen a batting line-up that struggled badly in Leeds.

Pakistan's bowling attack also lacked penetration compared with England's seamers. Ali Usman was the standout performer, taking 5-92 in England's first innings, but he received too little support from the rest of the attack. Pakistan need far greater contributions from their quick bowlers if they are to put England's aggressive batting line-up under pressure.

Pakistan Expected Playing 11

Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (C), Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Ali, Ali Usman, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas

ENG vs PAK Toss Prediction

At Lord's, captains often prefer to bowl first to exploit early movement and the slope before batting as conditions ease. We expect the toss winner to field first if overheads hint at assistance. The team winning the toss should strongly consider bowling first.

England's victory at Headingley demonstrated how difficult Pakistan can find batting against high-quality seam bowling in helpful conditions. Early movement with the new ball could make the opening session crucial.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Lord's traditionally offers a more balanced Test surface than some English venues, but the quicker bowlers should still receive assistance, particularly with the new ball. Swing, seam movement and the famous slope can make life uncomfortable for batters early in their innings.

The conditions should become more favourable for batting once the ball gets older, but disciplined seam bowling is likely to remain a threat throughout the match. England's attack has significantly more experience of exploiting these conditions, which gives the hosts another important advantage.

The second Test will be played at Lord's from August 27 to 31, with play beginning at 11:00 AM local time.

ENG vs PAK : Who Will Win?

England are our clear pick to win the second Test.

The first match was remarkably one-sided. England were superior with the bat, far more dangerous with the ball and significantly more comfortable in the field. Pakistan could improve if Babar Azam returns, but one batter is unlikely to solve all their problems. Pakistan's two innings of 171 and 135 highlighted just how difficult they found England's seam attack.

Bet on England to win.

ENG vs PAK win percentage stands at 69% in favor of ENG.