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Lord's to have 100 percent attendance during 2nd ODI between England & Pakistan

The second ODI between England and Pakistan scheduled to take place at Lord’s will have 100 per cent attendance. 

"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," read an official statement on the website of the Lord’s Cricket ground. 

There are certain guidelines for the spectators as well. If the ticket holders are aged 11 or above, they will be required to have proof of a negative LFD, proof of full vaccination and proof of natural immunity. 

Social distance won’t be required while in the ground but the masks are required when moving around the ground, for instance while using bars and food outlets.  

Earlier, as a part of the UK government’s Events Research Programme, Edgbaston had also allowed 80 per cent attendance which will host the third ODI between England and Pakistan. 

"It's fantastic for sport in the West Midlands that so many cricket fans will be able to enjoy another blockbuster fixture in England versus Pakistan at Edgbaston," said Chief Executive of Warwickshire cricket Stuart Cain. 

The two teams are slated to play a three-match ODI series and as many T20Is. The ODI series begins on July 8 in Cardiff. 

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