England vs Ireland Test Match: Stuart Broad Dominates Irish Top Order
England’s veteran pacer Stuart Broad wreaked havoc on Ireland’s top order in the 4-day Test match at Lord’s, taking three quick wickets, including skipper Andrew Balbirnie. Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bowl first. Jonny Bairstow is making a return to international cricket after a golfing incident in September, while James Anderson and Ollie Robinson are absent from the clash. Fionn Hand is making his debut for Ireland, with Joshua Little being rested.
England’s Playing XI
England’s playing XI consists of Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), and more.
Ireland’s Playing XI
Ireland’s playing XI includes James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andy Balbirnie (captain), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wicketkeeper), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, and Graham Hume.
Conclusion
England and Ireland are set to face off in a 4-day Test match at Lord’s, with England’s veteran pacer Stuart Broad taking three quick wickets from Ireland’s top order. Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bowl first, and Jonny Bairstow is making a return to international cricket. England’s playing XI includes Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (captain), and more, while Ireland’s playing XI consists of James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andy Balbirnie (captain), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wicketkeeper), and more. Follow InsideSport.IN for live updates of the England vs Ireland Test match.