ENG vs IRE LIVE: Debutant Josh Tongue Bamboozles Irish Batting Line-up
Debutant Josh Tongue flummoxed the Irish batting order with three rapid wickets in the second innings. Nevertheless, Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker held their own for the visitors as they moved closer to the 100-run mark by the end of Day 2. Unfortunately, Ireland still trails by 255 runs, making their task even more challenging. To make matters worse, opener James McCollum who performed admirably in the first innings was injured and had to leave the field. It is yet unknown if he will be able to bat tomorrow.
England Posts Mammoth Total of 524 Runs in First Innings
England declared their first innings after posting an impressive 524 runs. Ben Duckett scored a century and Ollie Pope achieved a double-hundred, while Joe Root struck a quickfire fifty. This gave England a lead of 352 runs after the first innings.
Stuart Broad Picks Up 5-Wicket Haul as Ireland are Bowled Out for 172
Stuart Broad took five wickets as Ireland were dismissed for 172. Paul Stirling, James McCollum, and Curtis Campher all shone for the visitors.
Conclusion
As Day 2 of the ENG vs IRE match comes to a close, Ireland face a daunting task of trailing by 255 runs. Debutant Josh Tongue bamboozled the Irish batting line-up with three quick wickets, while Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker stood tall for the visitors. England posted a mammoth total of 524 runs in their first innings, with Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope achieving centuries and Joe Root scoring a quickfire fifty. Stuart Broad picked up a 5-wicket haul as Ireland were bowled out for 172. James McCollum, Paul Stirling, and Curtis Campher all made their mark for the visitors. However, the opener’s injury is a major blow for Ireland. It is yet to be seen if he will be able to bat tomorrow.