England vs Ireland Test Match: Day 1 Dominance from Ben Stokes & Co
On Day 1 of the England vs Ireland Test, Ben Stokes & Co asserted their authority with two outstanding centuries from Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope, followed by an excellent fifty from Joe Root. This enabled England to take a lead of over 300 runs.
Stuart Broad Picks Up 5-Wicket Haul
Stuart Broad was the chief destroyer for England, picking up a 5-wicket haul as Ireland were bowled out for 172. Although Paul Stirling, James McCollum and Curtis Campher got starts, they were unable to convert them into big scores. England openers then took to the crease and were in destructive form, stroking fifties with the bat. However, Crawley was dismissed after attempting a rash shot.
Playing XI for England and Ireland
England Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes(c), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow(w), Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts.
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.
Conclusion
Day 1 of the England vs Ireland Test was dominated by Ben Stokes & Co, with two centuries and a fifty from Duckett, Pope and Root respectively. Stuart Broad’s 5-wicket haul was the highlight of the day as Ireland were bowled out for 172. England openers then took to the crease and were in impressive form, stroking fifties with the bat. However, Crawley was dismissed after attempting a rash shot. The match is finely poised, with England having a lead of over 300 runs.