# Lord's Pitch Re-laid After ICC Demerit

> Lord's pitch re-laid after ICC deemed it 'unsatisfactory' in June Test.
- Title: Lord's Pitch Re-laid After ICC Demerit · Sky Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Lord's pitch re-laid after ICC deemed it 'unsatisfactory' in June Test. Lord's pitch was re-laid by MCC following ICC's 'unsatisfactory' rating after…
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- Published: 2026-10-15T12:16:00+00:00
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## Lord's Pitch Rating
Pitch 9 was rated 'unsatisfactory' by ICC after England's June Test against New Zealand.

> unsatisfactory
## Demerit Point
Pitch 9 received its first demerit point for excessive seam movement and inconsistent bounce.
## Pitch Re-laid
MCC re-laid Lord's pitch following a review of the Lord's square after the June Test.
## Hybrid Pitches
MCC plans to use hybrid pitches, which data shows are more durable than traditional pitches.
## Key takeaway

Lord's pitch was re-laid by MCC following ICC's 'unsatisfactory' rating after England's June Test against New Zealand.