Ireland in Test trouble as England declare on big total
Ben Stokes declared after Ollie Pope registered a first double century for England to raise the possibility of victory being achieved against Ireland inside two days at Lord's.
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England vs Ireland, One-Off Test, Day 2 Live Score: Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope Solid As England Eye Lead vs Ireland
ENG vs IRE, One-Off Test, Day 2 Live Updates: England will resume Day 2 on 152-1 in reply to Ireland's 172 all out at stumps in the ongoing four-day one-off Test at the Lord's. Earlier, England veteran Stuart Broad took his first five-wicket haul in a Test at Lord's for 10 years. Broad reduced Ireland to 19-3, the seamer inflicting ducks on both Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie and Harry Tector. Broad finished with 5-51 from 17 overs and left-arm spinner Jack Leach took 3-35 although debutant fast bowler Josh Tongue went wicketless. (Live Scorecard)
Stuart Broad Takes Five-for, Ben Duckett Slams Half-century As England Dominate Ireland In One-off Test
Ben Duckett's dashing unbeaten fifty took England to within sight of a first-innings lead over Ireland on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test at Lord's on Thursday. England were 152-1 in reply to Ireland's 172 all out, a deficit of 30 runs, at stumps in a Test being played over four days rather than the standard five. Duckett, a left hander in his first Test innings in England, was 60 not out after a sunny afternoon at the 'Home of Cricket'.
Ireland endure tough opening day in one-off cricket test with England
Ireland endured a tough opening day to their one-off test with England at Lord’s.
England in control as Ireland struggle at Lord's
They may have rode their luck at times but openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett have put England in a commanding position at the end of Day One in the one-off Test against Ireland at Lord's.
Duckett strengthens England's grip after Broad strikes against Ireland
Ben Duckett's dashing unbeaten fifty took England to within sight of a first-innings lead over Ireland on the opening day of their Ashes warm-up Test at Lord's on Thursday.
England's Broad takes three early wickets but Ireland dig in
LONDON : England's Stuart Broad took three early wickets against Ireland on the first morning of what promises to be a seismic summer of test cricket, but opener James McCollum led some spirited Irish resistance at Lord's on Thursday.
England vs Ireland, One-Off Test Day 1 Live Score: England Win Toss, Opt To Bowl vs Ireland
ENG vs IRE, One-Off Test Day 1 Live Updates: England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl against Ireland in a four-day one-off Test on Thursday. England have selected just three frontline quicks, including debutant Josh Tongue, while the likes of James Anderson and Ollie Robinson are rested prior to the Edgbaston opener with Australia. Stokes was one of the standout performers the last time the Ashes were staged in England four years ago, his superb unbeaten century guiding the hosts to an incredible one-wicket win at Headingley during a series that ended 2-2. (Live Scorecard)