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Australian opener David Warner hit a half-century on Day 1 (Wednesday) of the second Ashes Test at the Lord's on a greenish track in overcast conditions. The visiting team won the first Test in the Oval last week and have taken an early lead of 1-0 in the five-match series.
England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second Ashes 2023 Test, considering the prevailing cloudy conditions and the green nature of the playing surface. He was vindicated as the bowlers found swing with the ball and troubled the Australian openers.
James Anderson and Stuart Broad created multiple chances but did not result in a wicket as the fielders dropped a couple of catches. David Warner (66) received a reprieve when Ollie Pope dropped him on 20.
The southpaw made him pay by compiling an enterprising half-century to give Australia a decent start in tricky conditions.
Warner played with positive intent from the onset and took full advantage of the bowlers whenever the opportunity presented. He looked well set for a big one, but Josh Tongue cleaned him up in the 30th over after the Lunch break to end his stay at the crease.
Cricket fans on Twitter lauded David Warner for his entertaining half-century in testing conditions against a quality English bowling attack on a day-one pitch. Here are some of the reactions to his special Ashes knock at the Lord's:
Australia and England team combinations for the second Ashes Test at the Lord's
Australia Playing XI: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood.
England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jonny Bairstow(w), Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, James Anderson.
After 37 overs Australia reached 142/2 with Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith unbeaten at the crease.
