Ireland gets another shot at Test Cricket at Lords. This time though they come with a new challenge ahead. Last time they held things well as they dismissed England early, and had England under pressure. Now, England is a changed side and they have been defining how Test Cricket should be played. The added pressure of an upcoming Ashes tour leaves them fine tuning their side as they look to gain momentum coming into the Test.

ENG vs IRE Match Details

Date: June 1st, 2023

Time:  3:30 PM IST

Venue: Lords

ENG vs IRE Weather Report

Forecasts do indicate the possibility of occasional showers during the Test Match.

ENG vs IRE Pitch Report

With Swing and cloudy weather batting second on a green Lords track will be better.

ENG vs IRE Head-to-Head

Played- 1 | England- 1 | Ireland- 0 | No Result- 0 | Tie- 0

ENG vs IRE Predicted Playing XI

Ireland Playing XI

James McCollum, Andy Balbirnie, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Lorcan Tucker, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Curtis Campher, Andy McBrine, Craig Young

England Playing XI

Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, Jack Leach

ENG vs IRE Key Players

Harry Tector

Like Josh Little, Harry Tector is a young talent who has impressed and will be one to watch out for. He has impressed against some big sides and with a Test at Lords, Harry Tector has a chance at making a huge name for himself in the upcoming few days

Jonny Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow, the man who got Bazball going is set to make a comeback. In his time away though Harry Brook has come up with some incredible performances to take the number five spot away from Bairstow, which now leaves Bairstow with the gloves as he slots in at number seven.

ENG vs IRE Match Tips

England, with their near full-strength side, comes in as favorites for the upcoming game.

Match Prediction: England Will Win the Match