England vs Ireland Test: Day 1 Ends with England Dominating
Day 1 of the England vs Ireland Test saw the home side dominate, with Ben Stokes & Co. ending the day at 152/1. Ben Duckett (60) and Ollie Pope (29) had a 43-run partnership at Lord’s, and will be looking to extend it further.
Stuart Broad’s 5-Wicket Haul Dismantles Ireland
Ireland’s innings was brought to an end by Stuart Broad’s 5-wicket haul. Paul Stirling, James McCollum and Curtis Campher all got starts, but were unable to convert them into big scores. England’s openers then went on to hit fifties, with Crawley getting out while trying to play a rash shot.
Playing XI for Both Teams
Ireland’s Playing XI consisted of James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andy Balbirnie (captain), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, and Graham Hume.
England’s Playing XI was Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, and Jack Leach.
Conclusion
Day 1 of the England vs Ireland Test saw the home side dominate, with Ben Stokes & Co. ending the day at 152/1. Stuart Broad’s 5-wicket haul was a key factor in the dismantling of Ireland’s innings, and the openers went on to hit fifties for England. The two teams have their respective Playing XIs in place, and the action will resume on Day 2.