Australia survive a staggering 155 from Stokes to take 2-0 Ashes lead
The visitors had been in control of the Lord's Test for long periods but then everything changed on the final day
28/06Result
2nd Test, Australia tour of England at London, Jun 28-Jul 2 2023
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![Australia]( "Australia")
416 & 279 -
![England]( "England")
325 & 327 (81.3 ov)
Player of the Match
28/06Result
2nd Test, Australia tour of England at London, Jun 28-Jul 2 2023
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![Australia]( "Australia")
416 & 279 -
![England]( "England")
325 & 327 (81.3 ov)
Player of the Match
Day 5
Australia learn lessons of Headingley to exorcise demon Stokes
Slowing game down and forcing mistake from England's captain prevents repeat of 2019
Usman Khawaja condemns 'disrespectful' behaviour from MCC members
MCC issues apology to Australia and suspends three members pending investigation
Stats - Stokes' maximums and Lord's bouncers go through the roof
Extras were part of the main cast in a Test where 18 wickets fell to short balls
Ashes finds its flashpoint as Bairstow stumping ignites England
MCC to investigate comments by members as Australia's players walked through Long Room
Stokes, Cummins expect fiery Lord's atmosphere to spill over to Headingley
Australia booed throughout second session after Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal
Stokes on Bairstow dismissal: 'I wouldn't want to win a game in that manner'
"If the shoe was on the other foot, I would have a deep think about the whole spirit of the game"
McDonald 'somewhat disappointed' with McCullum's no-beer comment
Australia coach confirms that Nathan Lyon is out of the series, and Todd Murphy will be coming into the XI for the next Test
Stokes, and the miracle that wasn't
England are 2-0 down in the Ashes. Stokes scored a stunning 155. As time wears on, they will be treated as independent events
Day 4
Starc, Cummins slice through England top order to undermine chase of 371
Short-ball plans trigger Australia collapse but visitors closing in on 2-0
MCC clarifies why Mitchell Starc catch of Ben Duckett was given not out
Starc deemed not to have had "complete control of his movement" when he grounded the ball
Lyon criticises suggestions he went out to bat with concussion sub in mind
"I have lost one of my mates due to being hit in the head so I think that's a really poor conversation being had"
England hopeful Moeen will be 'ready to go' for Headingley Test
Spin-bowling coach Jeetan Patel says Moeen's finger has "healed really, really well"
Mitchell Starc's searing best gives Australia the edge
Delivery to Pope proves that, in this format, Starc is the best in the world at what he does
England succeed with bouncer barrage - but at what cost?
Remarkable spectacle proved a winning tactic, though few at Lord's will want to see it reenacted
Day 3
Usman Khawaja stretches Australia's advantage before rain ends play early
Even for a team hot on big run chases, it shapes as a daunting prospect to avoid going 2-0 down in series
Freedom leads to freefall as England batters abdicate responsibility
Questions will be asked in the home dressing room after a desultory collapse at Lord's
Unflustered, organised and ruthless, Usman Khawaja shows England there is another way
While hosts are preoccupied with trying to save Test cricket, Khawaja is content just playing it
Day 2
England loosen grip on Lord's Test in the face of short-ball barrage after Duckett 98
Hosts picked up 65 for 5 to dismiss Australia for 416 after Smith 110 and are only 138 behind
England frustrated after Ollie Pope forced to field with injured shoulder
"We're a bit bewildered by it all," Jeetan Patel says
Lyon injury could yet define this Test
If you wanted any more comparisons to 2005, was this the Glenn McGrath moment?
Anatomical XI: A hand-on-heart list of champions from Head to Foot
Our XI also features, along the way, a Chin, a Butt, a Back and a Knee
Smith tops Ponting in first-innings tons, only behind Bradman in the Ashes
A look at the Australian batter's 32nd Test century by the numbers
Lyon suffers 'significant' calf strain to leave Ashes future in doubt
The offspinner limped off the field having pulled up chasing a ball to the boundary
Duckett defends England's attack on Australia
Batters going into our shells "would be going totally against what we do"
Day 1
Smith, Head and Warner give Australia opening-day honours
Root's double-wicket burst towards close plus Tongue's two wickets meant all was not grim for England
David Warner battles badly bruised hand for half-century
Batter to have injury reassessed after second Test but was never in doubt to play
Andrew Strauss: 'How you win is as important as winning'
Former England captain admits personal tragedy helped change perspective, as he prepares for Red for Ruth Day at Lord's
Travis Head defines another day of Ashes cricket
No batter in the world thrives more against flagging bowlers
Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt Lord's Ashes Test
Jonny Bairstow removes one of two pitch invaders from playing surface
Australia are quite good, England might not be as good as they thought
Bairstow carting a protester back to the Grand Stand the only time an Englishman extolled domination
Others
How many batters have scored more than Ben Stokes' 155 in the fourth innings of a Test?
And what's the lowest number of bowlers who took all 20 wickets in a Test between them?
Travis Head claims Bairstow tried to dismiss him in a similar manner
Australia batter says England wicketkeeper tried to stump him at Edgbaston, just like Bairstow was stumped at Lord's
Broad to Cummins: 'All these boos are for you'
Stuart Broad said he was amazed that no senior Australian player questioned the morality of Jonny Bairstow's dismissal
You can't win against good sides with reckless shot-making
England have attacked unwisely, been sloppy in the field, and made selection mistakes
Switch Hit: Bin fire Ashes
Alan Gardner is joined by Vish Ehantharajah and Matt Roller to discuss Australia's victory in an eventful second Test at Lord's
Have England ever before produced such a competitive, utterly compelling and talented cricketer as Stokes?
When in the middle of a cauldron, England's captain produces magic. But sometimes even titans fall short
Jonny Bairstow reignites Ashes stumping row
England wicketkeeper opens up on his controversial stumping by Alex Carey in a new book
Ashes: MCC bans one member, suspends two others over Long Room fracas
Sanctions handed out for the abuse directed at Australian players during the Lord's Ashes Test
Simon Taufel: Which part of the Spirit of Cricket did Australia breach?
Former ICC umpire says "hypocrisy and lack of consistency from some people and groups is quite interesting"
Smith at No. 2 among Test batters, Cummins second among bowlers
Kane Williamson, despite not playing Tests since March this year, has replaced Joe Root as the top-ranked Test batter
Ollie Pope ruled out for rest of Ashes following shoulder dislocation
Batter to undergo surgery after sustaining injury while fielding during Lord's Test
Todd Murphy prepares for Ashes baptism-of-fire after Nathan Lyon injury
Spinner expects England's batters to come after him, but is told by Lyon to back his strengths
James Anderson: Don't blame my age for off-colour Ashes display
England quick admits struggles but insists he is not thinking about his future
Josh Tongue has Steven Smith back in his sights after notable county clash
Fast bowler's success against Smith during his Sussex stint was big factor in Test fast-tracking
Ben Stokes: England's win-or-bust mentality is opening game up to new fans
Captain says random encounter during spa break reinforced faith in team's tactics
England 'wanted to pick Wood' but settle for Tongue in all-seam attack
Fast bowler kept in cotton wool until third Test at Headingley after limited build-up
James Anderson returns to Lord's with chance to change his Ashes narrative
England's star seamer hasn't won a Test against Australia since 2015, and time is running out
Switch Hit: Sparks fly as Lord's awaits
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Matt Roller to discuss the state of play in the Ashes and a damning report from the ICEC
England talking but Australia leading as Ashes reaches Lord's
The home side have confirmed one change to their XI but Australia are still pondering their final call
