The Ashes 2013: 2nd Test at Lord's - 5 key contests to watch out for

1. James Anderson vs Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke got a peach of a delivery from Anderson in first innings of the first Test

The defining moment of the first match was the dismissal of Michael Clarke in the first innings. The captain failed to open his account on the first day of the Ashes Test as he was at the end of a dream-delivery from Anderson who eventually finished with 10 wickets in the game.

Michael Clarke is, arguably, the best batsman is Australia’s ranks. He saved the face for Australia in India when the team was under immense pressure and he needs to do the same at Lord’s.

Anderson, on the other hand, will be doing what he does best. The kind of dismissal he effected in the first match must necessarily play on his mind and Anderson can exploit that element of psychological pressure.