WTC 2025 Final at Lord’s: Test records, pitch report, average scores, highest wicket-takers and run scorers for AUS vs SA Test match 

Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, England – the venue for the WTC Final – 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.

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 147 Test matches so far.

Teams batting first have won 53 games while teams batting second have won 43 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.

Fast bowlers will likely get help early on, especially with the new ball. But as the match goes on, batters should find it easier to score runs.

Steve Smith also mentioned that the pitch for WTC Final looks a bit dry, so spin bowling might become more important later in the game.

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

England have won 59 out of 147 Test games they have played at Lord’s over the years. They have a win percentage of around 40% 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.

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

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.

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?

Joe Root has scored the most runs at this venue (2022), followed by fellow Englishmen Graham Cooch (2015 runs) and Alastair Cook(1937 runs).

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

James Anderson has taken the most wickets at Lord’s (123).

He is followed by Stuart Broad (113) and Botham (69).