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)

We are all set.

IRELAND (Playing XI) - James McCollum, Peter Moor, Andy Balbirnie (C), Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair.

ENGLAND (Playing XI) - Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, Jack Leach.

TOSS - England have won the toss and will BOWL first!

Hello and welcome to the only Test between England and Ireland. After a break off, we are back with the longest format of the game and what better than to kick off at the Home of Cricket, Lord’s! England are clearly the favourites to win against the minnows Ireland who are still new to this format. They though have shown promising signs in their last series against the Lankans and will be truly up for this massive challenge. England have already released their playing side. Josh Tongue is all set to make his debut while Jonny Bairstow will be back on the ground after being sidelined due to injury. Let's hope for an exciting match. Stay tuned for toss and other updates.

...Day 1, Session 1...

The much-awaited