The MCC admitted frustration over the Lord's pitch, where variable bounce led to 40 wickets falling in just 166 overs during England's Test win against New Zealand.
MCC admitted Lord's pitch during the England-New Zealand Test showed inconsistent bounce, causing 40 wickets in 166 overs and allowing England's 115-run victory on day four. Weather conditions and groundkeeping constraints compromised quality standards despite best efforts.
England won the 1st Test by 115 runs
Jun 07, 2026
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What's the storyThe Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has admitted that the pitch at Lord's fell short of expectations during the recently concluded first Test between England and New Zealand.
The match, which ended in a 115-run victory for England on the fourth morning, saw 40 wickets fall in just 166 overs, according to ESPNcricinfo.
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