England vs Ireland: Debutant Josh Tongue Baffles Irish Batting Line-Up
Debutant Josh Tongue has left the Irish batting line-up in disarray with two quick wickets. To add to their woes, opener James McCollum who had a promising start in the first innings, was forced to leave the field due to injury.
England Post Mammoth Total of 524 Runs
England declared their first innings with a massive total of 524 runs. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope were the stars of the innings, both scoring centuries, while Joe Root also chipped in with a fifty. This gave England a lead of 352 runs.
Stuart Broad Picks Up Five-Wicket Haul
Stuart Broad was in fine form as he picked up a five-wicket haul, leading to Ireland being bowled out for 172. Paul Stirling, James McCollum and Curtis Campher all had promising starts, but were unable to convert them into big scores.
England Openers in Demolishing Form
When England came out to bat, their openers were in devastating form, both of them scoring fifties. However, Crawley was out after attempting a rash shot.
Conclusion
England have taken a commanding lead in the match against Ireland, thanks to the performances of Josh Tongue, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root and Stuart Broad. With Ireland’s batting line-up struggling to cope with the pressure, the match looks to be in England’s favour.