ENG vs IRE Live Score: Ireland Batting First
Stuart Broad, the veteran pacer of England, has caused chaos in Ireland’s top order, taking three wickets, including that of Irish skipper Andrew Balbirnie. Earlier, Ben Stokes won the toss and chose to bowl against Ireland in the four-day Test match at Lord’s. Jonny Bairstow returns to international cricket after a freak golfing incident in September. England are, however, without James Anderson and Ollie Robinson for the clash. Fionn Hand makes his debut for Ireland while Joshua Little has been rested.
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England and Ireland’s Playing XI
James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andy Balbirnie (captain), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wicket-keeper), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, and Graham Hume are Ireland’s playing XI.
England’s playing XI consists of Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (wicket-keeper), and so on.
Conclusion
England and Ireland are set to face each other in a four-day Test match at Lord’s. England’s veteran pacer, Stuart Broad, has already caused chaos in Ireland’s top order. Australia have also confirmed their squad for the World Test Championship Final 2023, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner making the cut. Both teams have announced their playing XI for the match, and the stage is set for an exciting clash.