Key facts
- Jacob Bethell was dismissed by a ball from Matt Henry that kept low.
- Variable bounce was observed on the Lord's pitch.
- The pitch at Lord's has been criticised for favouring bowlers.
- 17 wickets fell on day two of the match.
The cricket pitch at Lord's has faced criticism due to variable bounce, which contributed to the dismissal of Jacob Bethell. Bethell was bowled by a delivery from Matt Henry that stayed low, highlighting the challenging conditions. The inconsistent bounce of the pitch was a recurring issue during the match, with 17 wickets falling on day two as the game hastened towards a conclusion on a surface weighted heavily in the bowlers' favour.