It's safe to say it was a near perfect game of test cricket. It was a match which ebbed and flowed which went down to the wire on the fifth and final day.

In the end it was Australia who emerged victorious after a 55-run ninth wicket partnership between Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon steered the Aussies past England's 281 second innings total. 

Following a game as intense as Edgbaston, excitement levels for the second test are at fever pitch with the biggest question being whether England will continue to implement the 'Bazball' philosophy which has made Ben Stokes' team a must-watch for cricket fans across the world.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of the second Ashes test. 

When is the second Ashes test? Dates, start time

• Dates: Wednesday, June 28 - Sunday, July 2
• Start time: 11 a.m. BST / 8 p.m. AEST

The second Ashes test will take place between Wednesday, June 28 and Sunday, July 2 with all five days starting at 11 a.m. BST / 8 p.m. BST. Depending on how the match is being played, all five days may not be required. 

Where is the second Ashes test?

The second Ashes test takes place at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. 

2023 Ashes schedule and venues

• First test: Fri 16-20 June 2023 - Edgbaston
• Second test: Wed 28 June-2 July 2023 - Lord's
• Third test: Thu 6-10 July 2023 - Headingley
• Fourth test: Wed 19-23 July 2023 - Emirates Old Trafford
• Fifth test: Thu 27-31 July 2023 - Kia Oval