ENG vs IRE Test: England Aim to Put Up Huge Total After Dominating Day 1

England had a great start to their Test match against Ireland, with Ben Stokes and Co. dominating Day 1. The team ended Day 1 with a score of 152/1, with Ben Duckett (60) and Ollie Pope (29) forming a 43-run partnership at Lord’s.

Ireland Bowled Out for 172

Stuart Broad was the star of the show for England, picking up a 5-wicket haul as Ireland were bowled out for 172. Paul Stirling, James McCollum and Curtis Campher all got starts but failed to convert them into big scores.

England Openers in Top Form

England’s openers were in great form with the bat, both stroking fifties. However, Zak Crawley got out while trying to play a rash shot.

Ireland and England Playing XI

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.

England Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (c), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (w), Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, Jack Leach.

Australia Confirm WTC Final 2023 Squad; Josh Hazlewood and David Warner Make the Cut

Australia recently announced their squad for the World Test Championship Final in 2023. The squad includes some of the biggest names in the game, such as Josh Hazlewood and David Warner.

Conclusion

England have had a great start to their Test match against Ireland, with Ben Stokes and Co. dominating Day 1. The team ended Day 1 with a score of 152/1, with Ben Duckett (60) and Ollie Pope (29) forming a 43-run partnership at Lord’s. Stuart Broad was the star of the show for England, picking up a 5-wicket haul as Ireland were bowled out for 172. Australia have also announced their squad for the World Test Championship Final in 2023, which includes some of the biggest names in the game.