ENG vs IRE LIVE: Ireland Chasing Uphill Task After Day 2

Debutant Josh Tongue bamboozled the Irish batting line-up with three quick wickets in the 2nd Innings, leaving the visitors in a precarious situation. Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker stood tall for Ireland, but they still have a long way to go, trailing England by 255 runs. To add to their woes, opener James McCollum, who had a great first innings, has been injured and had to leave the field. It is uncertain whether he will be able to bat tomorrow.

England Post Mammoth Total of 524

England declared their first innings after posting an impressive total of 524 runs. Ben Duckett scored a century and Ollie Pope a double hundred, while Joe Root also contributed with a quick fifty. Stuart Broad then took a five-wicket haul, bowling Ireland out for 172. Paul Stirling, James McCollum and Curtis Campher all made starts, but could not carry on.

Conclusion

Ireland have a tough task ahead of them if they are to avoid defeat in this match. They are trailing by 255 runs and will have to bat well if they are to get anywhere close to England’s total. The injury to James McCollum has also added to their troubles, with it unclear if he will be able to bat tomorrow. England, on the other hand, have a strong lead and will be looking to take advantage of this.