NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Narendra Modi
    Amit Shah
    Box Office Collection
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
    OTT releases
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout

    India
    Business
    World
    Politics
    Sports
    Technology
    Entertainment
    Auto
    Lifestyle
    Inspirational
    Career
    Bengaluru
    Delhi
    Mumbai

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
    Home / News / Sports News / England, Ireland set to clash in one-off Test at Lord's
    Next Article
    England, Ireland set to clash in one-off Test at Lord's
    Ben Stokes will lead England at Lord's (Source: Twitter/@englandcricket)

    England, Ireland set to clash in one-off Test at Lord's

    By Parth Dhall
    May 31, 2023
    04:16 pm

    What's the story

    England and Ireland will lock horns in a one-off Test, starting June 1 at the iconic Lord's ground.

    The clash marks the start of England's home season, and they would be raring to emerge winners.

    England would want to enter the Ashes with a win in their bag.

    Although Ireland will take the field as underdogs, they have some quality players in their ranks.

    Details

    Pitch report, timing, and streaming details 

    The fixture will start on June 1 at Lord's (3:30pm IST).

    The pitch here assists both batters and bowlers. Pacers cash in initially as the conditions offer swing.

    310 reads the average first-inning score here in Test cricket.

    There is no prediction for rain throughout the match.

    The Sony Sports Network will telecast the match, while fans can also live-stream it on SonyLIV (subscription).

    H2h

    A look at the head-to-head record

    England and Ireland have met just once in Tests so far, back in July 2019. That game also took place at the Lord's, and it was an absolute thriller.

    Joe Root's men were bundled out for 85 while batting first. Though the visitors took a hefty lead by posting 207, the hosts posted 303 in their second outing and eventually won by 143 runs.

    Playing XIs

    England have already announced their Playing XI

    England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jonny Bairstow (wicket-keeper), Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, and Jack Leach.

    Ireland (Probable XI): Paul Stirling, James McCollum, Andrew Balbirnie (captain), Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Peter Moor, Lorcan Tucker (wicket-keeper), Andy McBrine, Graham Hume, Mark Adair, and George Dockrell.

    Debut

    Josh Tongue set to make his debut

    Uncapped fast bowler Josh Tongue has been added to England's XI for the one-off Test.

    The youngster, who represents Worcestershire in domestic cricket, has been impressive lately and the same earned him a maiden England call-up.

    Notably, James Anderson and Ollie Robinson's injuries propelled Tongue's inclusion into the team.

    Besides, all-rounder Chris Woakes has been left out.

    Milestones

    Milestones: Root set to complete 11,000 Test runs 

    Stokes requires six scalps to complete 200 wickets in Test cricket.

    Root needs just 52 runs to become the second England player after Alastair Cook to accomplish 11,000 Test runs.

    Pope (1,841) can get to 2,000 runs in the longest format.

    Wood needs a 10-wicket haul to complete 100 wickets in Test cricket.

    Bairstow (46) can complete 50 Test sixes.

    Dream11

    A look at Fantasy XI options

    Fantasy XI (Option 1): Jonny Bairstow, Lorcan Tucker, Joe Root, Harry Brook (captain), Andrew Balbirnie, Harry Tector, Ben Stokes (vice-captain), Andy McBrine, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood, and Jack Leach.

    Fantasy XI (Option 2): Jonny Bairstow, Lorcan Tucker, Joe Root (captain), Harry Brook, Andrew Balbirnie (vice-captain), Harry Tector, Ben Stokes, Andy McBrine, Mark Adair, Stuart Broad, Mark Wood.

    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    Related News
    Latest
    England Cricket Team
    Ireland Cricket
    Test Cricket
    Ben Stokes

    Latest

    'If there's another attack, India will give solid reply': Modi  Narendra Modi
    Kannada row: HC to hear Sonu Nigam's plea this week Bengaluru
    IPL 2025: Here's why CSK failed to qualify for playoffs  Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
    SHEIN, Temu benefit as Trump reduces tariffs on Chinese parcels China

    England Cricket Team

    NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Hosts fight after following on New Zealand Cricket Team
    England spinner Jack Leach takes fifth career Test five-wicket haul Jack Leach
    New Zealand beat England by one run, level series 1-1 New Zealand Cricket Team
    NZ vs ENG: Joe Root misses out on twin centuries Joe Root

    Ireland Cricket

    Mushfiqur Rahim slams his 10th Test century, scripts this record Mushfiqur Rahim
    Lorcan Tucker becomes second Irish centurion in Tests: Key stats Bangladesh Cricket Team
    Bangladesh beat Ireland in one-off Test: Key Stats  Bangladesh Cricket Team
    Taijul Islam claims match figures worth 9/148 against Ireland: Stats Bangladesh Cricket Team

    Test Cricket

    Bangladesh vs India: Shreyas Iyer slams his fifth Test fifty Shreyas Iyer
    BAN vs IND: Zakir Hasan smashes his maiden Test fifty Bangladesh Cricket Team
    KL Rahul draws criticism for his poor run: His stats  KL Rahul
    AUS vs SA, MCG Test: Cameron Green records maiden fifer Australian Cricket Team

    Ben Stokes

    England register maiden Test win in Multan, clinch series: Stats England Cricket Team
    Mark Wood delighted with his investment in Test cricket: Details Mark Wood
    IPL 2023 auction: All-rounders who can start a bidding war Indian Premier League (IPL)
    IPL 2023: Ben Stokes becomes CSK's most expensive player ever England Cricket Team
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2025