England vs Ireland Test Match: Ben Stokes & Co Take Lead of Over 200 Runs

Day one of the England vs Ireland Test match saw the English side take a commanding lead, thanks to centuries from Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope, as well as a comfortable batting performance from Joe Root. England’s lead has now gone past the 200-run mark.

Ireland’s Dismal Performance

Stuart Broad picked up a 5-wicket haul as Ireland were bowled out for 172. Paul Stirling, James McCollum and Curtis Campher all got starts but failed to convert them into bigger scores.

England’s Dominance with the Bat

England’s openers were in devastating form as they both scored fifties with the bat. However, Crawley got out while trying to play a rash shot.

Playing XI’s

Ireland Playing XI: James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andy Balbirnie (capt), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume.

England Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes(c), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow(w), Stuart Broad, Matth

Conclusion

At the end of day one, it is clear that England are in the driving seat in the England vs Ireland Test match. With an impressive batting performance and a 5-wicket haul from Stuart Broad, England have taken a lead of over 200 runs. Ireland will need to put in a much better performance if they are to have any chance of winning the match.