Where to watch England vs. Pakistan 2nd Test in India? Live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups for cricket match

After a strong start to the series, England head to Lord's for the second Test against Pakistan hoping to seal the series.

In the opening Test in Headingley, the hosts dismantled Pakistan inside three days. The innings and 103-run victory handed Joe Root the perfect start to his second stint as Test captain.

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Pakistan, by contrast, must win or draw simply to keep the contest alive before the finale at Edgbaston. Bowled out for 171 and 135 in Leeds, they were dismissed twice inside 86 overs.

The visitors do at least welcome back their captain. Babar Azam missed the opener with a finger injury sustained in the West Indies and aggravated during the warm-up fixture at Beckenham, but has since completed a full batting session and declared himself 90 per cent fit.

England have made one change to their squad, with Brydon Carse omitted following the incident outside a Derby nightclub and uncapped seamer Sonny Baker called up in his place.

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Where to watch England vs. Pakistan 2nd Test: Live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch the second Test between England and Pakistan in India:

TV channel: Sony Sports Network

Live streaming: SonyLIV

Sony holds the broadcast rights for the series in India, with coverage carried across the Sony Sports Ten channels. Viewers who prefer to stream can follow every session through the SonyLIV app and website.

What time does the England vs. Pakistan 2nd Test start?

The second Test runs from Thursday, August 27 to Monday, August 31 at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

Play begins at 11:00 AM local time each day, which translates to 3:30 PM IST for viewers in India.

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England vs. Pakistan 2nd Test team news, predicted XI

England have little reason to disturb a side that won so comprehensively, with the batting order and pace attack expected to remain as they were at Headingley. Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue took eight wickets apiece in Leeds.

England predicted XI: Ben Duckett, Emilio Gay, Jordan Cox, Joe Root (c), Harry Brook, Dan Lawrence, Jamie Smith (wk), Gus Atkinson, Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue

Pakistan face the more significant calls. Babar's return should push Azan Awais out, with Shan Masood or Abdullah Shafique moving up to open so the captain can slot back in at number four.

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Mohammad Rizwan could be rested, which would hand the gloves to Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, and the management is reportedly weighing two specialist spinners in anticipation of a drier, flatter surface.

Pakistan predicted XI: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (c), Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Sajid Khan, Ali Usman, Mohammad Abbas, Ubaid Shah

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