England vs Ireland: Josh Tongue Stuns Irish Batting Line-up
Debutant Josh Tongue bamboozled the Irish batting line-up with three quick wickets in the 2nd Innings. Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker put up a valiant fight for the visitors, but they are still trailing by 255 runs after Day 2. To make matters worse, opener James McCollum, who impressed in the first innings, had to leave the field due to an injury. It is uncertain whether he will be able to bat in the next innings or not.
England Post Mammoth Total of 524 Runs in First Innings
England posted a mammoth total of 524 runs in their first innings, with Ben Duckett scoring a century and Ollie Pope registering a double hundred. Joe Root also contributed with a quickfire fifty, giving England a lead of 352 runs. Stuart Broad then took a five-wicket haul to bowl Ireland out for 172. Paul Stirling, James McCollum and Curtis Campher were the star performers for the visitors.
Australia Confirms WTC Final 2023 Squad
Australia have confirmed their squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023. Josh Hazlewood and David Warner have been included in the team, along with other notable names.
Conclusion
Ireland face an uphill task to make a comeback in the game, as they are still trailing by 255 runs after Day 2. James McCollum, who played so well in the first innings, had to leave the field due to an injury. It is uncertain whether he will be able to bat in the next innings or not. On the other hand, Australia have confirmed their squad for the World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner making the cut.