England Posts Mammoth Total of 524 Runs in First Innings
England’s first innings saw a massive total of 524 runs, with Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope scoring centuries, and Joe Root registering a fifty. This gave England a lead of 352 runs.
Ireland Bowled Out for 172 Runs
Stuart Broad’s five-wicket haul saw Ireland bowled out for 172 runs. Paul Stirling, James McCollum, and Curtis Campher all got starts but could not convert them. England’s openers then came out in full force to hit fifties, but Crawley was out after attempting a rash shot.
Playing XIs of England and Ireland
England’s Playing XI included Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (C), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (W). Ireland’s Playing XI was made up of James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andy Balbirnie (Capt), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, and Graham Hume.
Australia Confirms WTC Final 2023 Squad
Australia recently announced their squad for the 2023 World Test Championship Final, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner making the cut.
Conclusion
England put on a powerful performance in their first innings, with Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope both scoring centuries, and Joe Root registering a fifty. Ireland were bowled out for 172 runs, while England’s openers hit fifties. Australia have also announced their squad for the 2023 World Test Championship Final, with Josh Hazlewood and David Warner making the cut.