England defeats Pakistan in the 2nd Test at Lord's (London, 27–31 August 2026, confirmed by ECB or ESPNCricinfo)
Hit
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Published on 25. August 2026
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Predicted for 31. August 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
England lead the 2026 home Test series against Pakistan 1-0 after winning the 1st Test at Headingley by an innings and 103 runs. Josh Tongue took 5 wickets; Ali Usman took a maiden five-for. Pakistan captain Babar Azam missed the 1st Test with a hand injury. England are unbeaten at home for over 18 months. Lord's is traditionally an English stronghold. Bookmaker odds for an England win in the 2nd Test imply ~68–70%.
Data basis for this prediction
- ESPNCricinfo: 1st Test result England won by innings and 103 runs, Headingley, Aug 19–21, 2026
- ESPNCricinfo Pakistan in England 2026 schedule: 2nd Test Lord's Aug 27–31
- Babar Azam hand injury confirmed, did not play 1st Test (ESPNCricinfo, Aug 19, 2026)
- Buchmacherquoten-Aggregat: England 2nd Test Sieg impliziert ~69% (Oddschecker-Daten, Aug 25, 2026)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] England gewann den 2. Test in Lord's gegen Pakistan mit 194 Runs Vorsprung (Abschluss am 30. August, einen Tag früher). Serien-Sieg 2:0. Quelle: ESPNCricinfo.
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