Ashes 2023 at Lord's: Test records, pitch report, average scores, highest wicket-takers and runscorers

06-27-2023
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Lord's Cricket Ground in London, England - the venue for the second Test of Ashes 2023 - is one of the oldest Test cricket grounds not only in England but the entire world. 

Considered the spiritual home of cricket, the stadium has been at the centre of many marquee moments in cricket history and hosts the oldest cricket museum in the world. It has a capacity of 31,100.

Here, we tell you everything you need to know about the Test records at the iconic venue.

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How many Test matches has Lord's hosted?

Ever since it started hosting Test matches, Lord's Cricket Ground has hosted the biggest names in cricket such as Australia, India, Pakistan, South Africa, and more.

The stadium has hosted 144 Test matches so far.

Teams batting first have won 51 games while teams batting second have won 42 games, with 51 matches being drawn.

Lord's pitch report

Traditionally, the Lord’s pitch aids fast bowlers owing to the swing and seam movement on offer. For the second Ashes Test, the pitch is expected to be green, and yet again the pacers are set to enjoy the movement on and off the air. Due to the slope on this surface, the ball will swing more.

How many Test matches have England won at Lord's?

England have won 57 out of 144 Test games they have played at Lord's over the years. They have a win percentage of 39.58% at the venue.

What is the highest score by a team at Lord's in Test matches?

The highest score during an inning at Lord's is currently 729, posted by Australia against England back in 1930.

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Donald Bradman was the star of the show that day scoring 254 runs in 376 balls.

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What is the lowest score by a team at Lord's in Test matches?

The lowest score by a team during an inning at Lord's is 38 by Ireland against England in 2019.

Chris Woakes was the star of the day taking six scalps at the cost of 17 runs in 7.4 overs.

What is the average score at Lord's in Test matches?

The average first-innings score at Lord's Cricket Ground is 310, while the average second-innings score is 299, the average third-innings score is 257, and the average fourth-innings score is 154.

What is the highest individual score at Lord's in Test matches?

G. A. Gooch's knock of 333 runs against India in 1990 is the highest individual score at Lord's in a Test match.

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What is the best bowling figure at Lord's in Test matches?

The best bowling figure at Lord's in an inning is by English bowler Ian Botham against Pakistan with a spell of 8/34, while the best bowling figure during an entire Test match at the venue is by Australian legend Bob Massie who took 16 wickets at the cost 137 runs across both innings

Which batsman has the most runs at Lord's in Test matches?

Cooch continues to be the batsman with the most runs at this venue (2005), followed by fellow Englishmen Alastair Cook(1937 runs) and Joe Root (1680 runs).

Which bowler has the most wickets at Lord's in Test matches?

James Anderson has taken the most wickets at Lord's (117).

He is followed by Stuart Broad (108) and Botham (69).