Ashes Series: 2nd Test: guide

Nine begins the second Test of The Ashes live tonight from Lord’s in London.

Nine’s commentary team is hosted by Roz Kelly, with commentary from Mark Taylor, Aaron Finch and Callum Ferguson. Taylor will be joined on the ground at all five Tests by Louise Ransome.

Mark Taylor said: “The First Test lived up to all the hype and has set up a mouthwatering series. The contrasting styles of play are great to watch.

“After a narrow loss at Edgbaston, England have vowed to go harder. The Aussies have a great record at Lord’s, winning six of their last 10 Lord’s Tests and losing only two.

“Another Aussie win will go a long way to retaining The Ashes. An intriguing contest awaits.”

For all the hype around England’s Bazball playing style, it was the Aussies who made a statement in the First Test in a down-to-the-wire match that has set the tone for the series as it moves onto the home of cricket – Lord’s in London.

Pat Cummins delivered with bat and ball when under pressure, and will need batsmen Usman Khawaja, Steve Smith and Marnus Labushagne to squash the vocal threats of English bowlers Stuart Broad and Ollie Robinson.

Day 1 – Wednesday, June 28
Sydney 7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Melbourne 7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Brisbane 7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Adelaide 7.00pm on 9GemHD, Live play from 7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Perth 5.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm

Day 2 – Thursday, June 29
Sydney 7.30pm on 9GemHD
Melbourne 7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Brisbane 7.30pm on 9GemHD
Adelaide 7.00pm on 9Go, Live play from 7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Perth 5.30pm on 9Go, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm

Day 3 – Friday, June 30
Sydney 7.30pm on 9GemHD
Melbourne 7.30pm on 9GemHD
Brisbane 7.30pm on 9GemHD
Adelaide 7.00pm on 9Go, Live play from 7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Perth 5.30pm on 9Go, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm

Day 4 – Saturday, July 1
Sydney 7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Melbourne 7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Brisbane 7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Adelaide 7.00pm on 9GemHD, Live play from 7.30pm on Channel 9HD
Perth 5.30pm on 9GemHD, play switching to Channel 9HD at 7.30pm

Day 5 – Sunday, July 2
Sydney 7.30pm on 9GemHD
Melbourne 7.30pm on 9GemHD
Brisbane 7.30pm on 9GemHD
Adelaide 7.00pm on 9GemHD
Perth 5.30pm on 9GemHD