England Post Mammoth Total of 524 Runs in First Innings
England’s first innings saw a mammoth total of 524 runs, with Ben Duckett scoring an excellent century and Ollie Pope getting a double hundred. Joe Root also contributed with a quickfire fifty, giving England a lead of 352 runs after the first innings.
Debutant Josh Tongue Bamboozles Irish Batting Line-Up
Debutant Josh Tongue bamboozled the Irish batting line-up with three quick wickets in the second innings. Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker stood tall for the visitors, helping them inch closer to the 100-run mark after Day 2. However, Ireland is still trailing by 255 runs, making the task ahead of them an uphill one.
Opener James McCollum Injured
Adding to the misery, opener James McCollum, who had played so well in the first innings, got injured and left the field. It remains uncertain whether he will bat or not in the following day.
Stuart Broad Picks Up 5-Wicket Haul
Stuart Broad picked up a 5-wicket haul as Ireland were bowled out for 172. Paul Stirling, James McCollum and Curtis Campher were the stars of the innings.
Conclusion
Day 2 of the match between England and Ireland saw some exciting cricket, with England posting a mammoth total of 524 runs in the first innings and debutant Josh Tongue bamboozling the Irish batting line-up. However, Ireland still has an uphill task ahead of them, with an injured James McCollum adding to their misery.