England vs Ireland Test: Ben Stokes & Co Dominate Day 1
Day 1 of the England vs Ireland Test saw Ben Stokes & Co dominate the Irish side, thanks to centuries from Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope, and an excellent fifty from Joe Root. England’s lead has now gone past the 300-run mark.
Stuart Broad Picks Up 5-Wicket Haul
Stuart Broad was in fine form as he picked up a 5-wicket haul, bowling out Ireland for 172. Paul Stirling, James McCollum and Curtis Campher all got starts, but couldn’t convert them. When England came to bat, the openers were in demolishing form, stroking fifties with the bat. However, Zak Crawley was dismissed after playing a rash shot.
Ireland Playing XI
The Ireland playing XI was as follows: 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
The England playing XI was as follows: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (w), Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts.
Conclusion
England had a successful Day 1 of the Test against Ireland, with Ben Stokes & Co dominating the Irish side. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope both scored centuries, while Joe Root and the openers stroked fifties with the bat. Stuart Broad was in fine form as he picked up a 5-wicket haul. England’s lead is now past the 300-run mark.