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Lord’s Cricket Stadium, the venue of the 2nd ODI between England and Pakistan on July 10 will have a 100 per cent crowd in attendance. England will play a home international match in front of a full-capacity crowd in Lords for the first time since September 2019 next Saturday, after the second ODI against Pakistan at the iconic cricket stadium was included in the UK government’s Event Research Programme (ERP).

Lords will host a full-capacity ODI for the first time since the 2019 World Cup final Getty Images — Lord’s will host a full-capacity ODI for the first time since the 2019 World Cup final Getty Images

Lord’s Cricket Ground Have Been Granted Permission To Operate At 100 Percent Seating Capacity

Fans have started to return to international cricket in England over the last month, with around 17,000 fans attending the first three days of the second Test against New Zealand at Edgbaston and capacities of around 20-25% elsewhere, subject to government regulations.

England vs Pakistan Photo: @ICC Photo: @ICC

ECB announced last week that limited-overs fixtures against Sri Lanka and Pakistan would be included in the ERP as England continues to work towards the total lifting of Covid-related restrictions, scheduled for July 19, after which Warwickshire announced that they would stage the third ODI against Pakistan in front of an 80% full Edgbaston.

“We have been in consultation with Public Health England and our local Safety Advisory Group on the arrangements for the match and we are pleased to confirm that we have been granted permission to operate at 100 percent seating capacity for this match, with the implementation of a number of risk reduction measures,” read an official statement, available on the website of Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Ticket-holders over the age of 11 will be required to provide either proof of a recent negative lateral flow test, proof of full vaccination, or proof of natural immunity via a positive PCR test result taken in the last 180 days.

When in the Lord’s ground, there will be no social distancing requirements and the rule of six will not apply in the restaurants and hospitality areas. Face coverings will be required to be worn when moving around the ground (‘mask on the move’) when using bars and food outlets for example.

Birmingham’s Edgbaston Stadium Will Operate At 80 Percent Capacity In The 3rd ODI Between England And Pakistan

Earlier, Birmingham’s Edgbaston Stadium was confirmed as part of the UK Government’s Events Research Programme (ERP) and it will operate at 80 per cent capacity for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) between England and Pakistan. Taking place on July 13 (Tuesday), Edgbaston will be able to accommodate around 19,000 fans, including under 16s, in the stadium bowl and hospitality lounges as part of the research study.

Edgbaston is known for its vibrant atmosphere Photograph: Wired Photos/Shutterstock

England will host Pakistan in a six-match limited-overs series starting July 08. Pakistan will take this tour as a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup later this year. The Men in Green will be touring England for a limited-overs series, comprising three ODIs and as many T20Is.