Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bowl first in the second Test against England at Lord's, aiming to level the series after a five-wicket loss in the first match. Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva emphasized the importance of securing their first Test win at Lord's, which would also boost their position in the World Test Championship standings, where they currently sit fifth, just below England. The visitors made two changes to their lineup, bringing in batter Pathum Nissanka and pacer Lahiru Kumara, while England replaced injured fast bowler Mark Wood with Olly Stone. De Silva expressed confidence in the team's ability to execute their plans better than in the first Test. The match is crucial for Sri Lanka as they seek to transform their historical struggles at the venue into a victory.