ENG vs IRE: England Dominate After Stokes & Co’s Excellent Performance
Day 1 of the England vs Ireland Test saw Ben Stokes and his team take control of the match, thanks to Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope’s impressive centuries. Joe Root is also looking comfortable at the wicket, with England’s lead extending beyond the 200-run mark.
Stuart Broad’s 5-Wicket Haul Sees Ireland Bowled Out for 172
Stuart Broad had a great outing, picking up a 5-wicket haul as Ireland were bowled out for 172. Paul Stirling, James McCollum and Curtis Campher all got starts but were unable to convert them. When England came out to bat, their openers were in top form, notching up fifties. However, Crawley was dismissed after playing a rash shot.
Ireland Playing XI
The Ireland Playing XI consisted of James McCollum, PJ Moor, Andy Balbirnie (captain), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wicketkeeper), Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Fionn Hand, and Graham Hume.
England Playing XI
The England Playing XI included Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes (captain), Harry Brook, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Stuart Broad, Matthew Parkinson, Dominic Bess, and James Anderson.
Conclusion
The England team have shown their strength and dominance on Day 1 of the England vs Ireland Test, with Ben Stokes & Co. putting in an excellent performance. Stuart Broad’s 5-wicket haul proved to be the deciding factor as Ireland were bowled out for 172. With England’s lead crossing the 200-run mark, the Irish side will need to put in a strong performance to get back into the game.