England vs Ireland Test Match: Day 1 Dominance
On Day 1 of the England vs Ireland Test, Ben Stokes and Co. put on an impressive show, ending the day at 152/1. Ben Duckett (60) and Ollie Pope (29) had a fruitful 43-run partnership at Lord’s, and will be looking to build on it in the coming days.
Ireland’s Dismal Performance
Stuart Broad took a five-wicket haul as Ireland were dismissed for 172. Paul Stirling, James McCollum and Curtis Campher all started off well, but were unable to convert their starts into something more substantial.
England’s Impressive Batting
England’s openers were in top form as they both scored fifties. Unfortunately, Crawley was dismissed after playing a rash shot. The England team is now looking to build on their impressive performance with the bat.
Playing XI for Both Teams
Ireland Playing XI: James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andy Balbirnie (capt), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume.
England Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (w), Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, Jack Leach.
Conclusion
The England vs Ireland Test Match is off to an exciting start, with England dominating Day 1. With the likes of Ben Stokes and Stuart Broad in their ranks, the England team looks set to put up a huge total. Ireland, on the other hand, will need to step up their game if they are to compete with the English.