England vs Ireland Test: Ben Stokes & Co Aim to Put Up a Huge Total
On the first day of the England vs Ireland Test, Ben Stokes and his team had a dominating performance. Ending the day on 152/1, Ben Duckett (60) and Ollie Pope (29) will be looking to extend their 43-run partnership at Lord’s.
Stuart Broad’s 5-Wicket Haul Sees Ireland Bowled Out for 172
Stuart Broad had a successful day with the ball, picking up a 5-wicket haul and seeing Ireland bowled out for 172. Paul Stirling, James McCollum and Curtis Campher all had promising starts, but none of them were able to convert them into big scores.
England Openers in Demolishing Form
England openers were in top form with the bat, both hitting fifties. However, Zak Crawley’s innings was cut short when he tried to play a rash shot.
England and Ireland’s Playing XI
Ireland’s Playing XI for the match included 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.
England’s Playing XI included 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
England had a successful first day of the Test against Ireland, dominating the match with both bat and ball. With Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope looking to extend their partnership, England will be looking to put up a huge total on the board.
The match will be an interesting one to watch, with both teams having strong lineups and a competitive spirit. With the England openers in demolishing form, the Ireland bowlers will have to work hard to contain them and take wickets. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this clash of the titans.