ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For 2nd Test

Can England make a comeback with this match?

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 27 Jun 2023, 15:12 IST

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Preview

England will be up against Australia in the 2nd Test Match of The Ashes 2023 at the Lord’s in London from June 28. The first match of the series was much hyped and interesting. It went through to the very last day, where the Australian captain held his nerves tight and won the match for Australia. England would be desperate to make a comeback and equal the series.

The last match was played at the Edgbaston in Birmingham, where England won the toss and decided to bat. This decision was proven right with the start given by their opener Zak Crawley. He played a wonderful innings and was joined by Joe Root, who was simply phenomenal, scoring yet another century. Bairstow also played a fearless knock, which helped England declare the innings at the score of 393. Khawaja led the counterattack from Australia as Smith and Marnus failed to mark their impression. Apart from Khawaja’s century, Head and Carey scored half-centuries each, which helped Australia reach 386.

In the second innings, England could not replicate their first innings intensity as the openers fell without doing much. The middle order, in the form of Root, Brook, and Stokes, did fire and had scores in the 40s, respectively, but none of them could cross the fifty-run mark. They had set the target of 281 runs for Australia, which was going to be a challenging total. Khawaja looked brilliant, similar to the first innings and scored a fantastic fifty. The middle order could not do much, and England could smell victory, but the captain of Australia stood his ground until he made sure that his team crossed the victory line and gave Australia a memorable win.

Match Information

England vs Australia, 2nd Test

The Ashes, 28 Jun 2023, Wed, 3:30 PM IST ,Lord's, London

Broadcast

Sony Sports Ten 5

Weather Report

Lord's, London

Clouds

9.1°C

75% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

England

L
W
L
L
L

Australia

W
W
W
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Usman Khawaja

AUS - bat

496 Runs

5 Matches

2

Zak Crawley

ENG - bat

480 Runs

5 Matches

3

Joe Root

ENG - bat

412 Runs

5 Matches

4

Ben Stokes

ENG - all

405 Runs

5 Matches

5

Steve Smith

AUS - bat

373 Runs

5 Matches

6

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

363 Runs

5 Matches

1

Mark Wood

ENG - bowl

129.69

3 Matches

2

Zak Crawley

ENG - bat

88.72

5 Matches

3

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

79.80

3 Matches

4

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

78.74

5 Matches

77.03

5 Matches

6

Todd Murphy

AUS - bowl

76.00

2 Matches

1

Mitchell Starc

AUS - bowl

23 Wkts

4 Matches

2

Stuart Broad

ENG - bowl

22 Wkts

5 Matches

3

Chris Woakes

ENG - all

19 Wkts

3 Matches

4

Pat Cummins

AUS - bowl

18 Wkts

5 Matches

5

Josh Hazlewood

AUS - bowl

16 Wkts

4 Matches

6

Mark Wood

ENG - bowl

14 Wkts

3 Matches

1

Ollie Robinson

ENG - bowl

2.77

3 Matches

2

Ben Stokes

ENG - all

3.07

5 Matches

3

James Anderson

ENG - bowl

3.34

4 Matches

4

Josh Tongue

ENG - bowl

3.60

1 Match

5

Moeen Ali

ENG - all

3.67

4 Matches

6

Joe Root

ENG - bat

3.74

5 Matches

Probable Playing XI

England

JM Bairstow (wk), HC Brook, MM Ali, JE Root, Ben Stokes (C), Ollie Pope, Zak Crawley, BM Duckett, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson

Bench : Chris Woakes, DW Lawrence, MJ Potts, JC Tongue, Mark Wood, MJ Leach, Rehan Ahmed

Australia

AT Carey (wk), David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, TM Head, C Green, Pat Cummins (C), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon

Bench : JP Inglis, MS Harris, Matt Renshaw, MR Marsh, Michael Neser, SM Boland, Todd Murphy

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Lord’s is favourable to bowlers. Pacers, specifically, can extract more help from this pitch due to its pace and bounce. They would look to swing the ball and trouble batters, while batters should think of a way to counter the swing. Teams would like to bowl first, with the average first innings total being 244 runs.

70%

Pace Bowling

30%

Spin Bowling

40%

Batting Pitch

244

Average Score

60%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Joe Root ENG | BAT

Root looked absolutely flawless and smashed bowlers all round the park. He made a total of 164 runs in the last game and should definitely lead your fantasy team.

8.5
C

Usman Khawaja AUS | BAT

Khawaja was phenomenal in the last game and scored runs in both the innings. He scored 206 runs in the last match which included a century and a half-century each.

8.5
C

Steve Smith AUS | BAT

Although Smith could not contribute much in the last encounter but the class he holds, he would not be unsuccessful for long. You can trust him and make him your captain in this match.

8.5

Pat Cummins AUS | BOWL

Cummins led his team from the front and won the match which everyone had thought was lost already. He played a crucial innings of 44 runs in the second innings and had taken four wickets in the game.

9

Marnus Labuschagne AUS | BAT

Marnus could not score much in the last game but he might prove his worth in this game and is one of the top picks in this game.

7

Alex Carey AUS | WK

Carey had scored 86 runs in the last game with an average of 43 which included a fine fifty. He has also been a brilliant wicketkeeper and can fetch you points for that as well.

9

Nathan Lyon AUS | BOWL

Lyon was the only spinner playing for Australia and he showed how important he is for the team. He was the most successful bowler of the match scalping eight wickets.

9.5

Jonny Bairstow ENG | WK

Bairstow played some fearless cricket and had scored a fantastic fifty in the first innings. He was brilliant behind the stumps as well and can fetch you hefty points.

8.5

Stuart Broad ENG | BOWL

Broad was the most successful bowler for England picking up six wickets in the game. He could be a great budget pick as he can bat as well.

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7.5

Scott Boland

AUS | BOWL

Boland could scalp just two wickets in the last game. He should not find a place in your fantasy side.

9

Ben Duckett

ENG | WK

Duckett could score only a total of 31 runs batting in both innings and did not look impressive. He should not find a place in your team.

Last Updated On - Jun 27 2023 3:12 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

5 : 6

AUS

Credits Left
4.5/100

Head To Head
Jonny Bairstow

9.5

Joe Root
C

9

Usman Khawaja
VC

8.5

Marnus Labuschagne

9

Steve Smith

8.5

Moeen Ali

8.5

Ben Stokes

9

Cameron Green

7.5

Stuart Broad

8.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

Nathan Lyon

9

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

5 : 6

AUS

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5.5/100

Grand League
Jonny Bairstow

9.5

Joe Root
C

9

Usman Khawaja

8.5

Marnus Labuschagne

9

Steve Smith
VC

8.5

Moeen Ali

8.5

Cameron Green

7.5

Stuart Broad

8.5

Ollie Robinson

8

Pat Cummins

8.5

Nathan Lyon

9

Players
10/11

Team 1

ENG

4 : 6

AUS

Credits Left
16.5/100

Mega League
Alex Carey

7

Joe Root
C

9

Zak Crawley

9

Usman Khawaja
VC

8.5

Travis Head

8

Moeen Ali

8.5

Cameron Green

7.5

Stuart Broad

8.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

Nathan Lyon

9

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Players
10/11

Team 1

ENG

4 : 6

AUS

Credits Left
16.5/100

CricTracker Special
Alex Carey

7

Joe Root
C

9

Zak Crawley

9

Usman Khawaja
VC

8.5

Travis Head

8

Moeen Ali

8.5

Cameron Green

7.5

Stuart Broad

8.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

Nathan Lyon

9

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