ENG vs IRE Cricket Betting Tips and Tricks and Match Prediction- One-Off Test, 2023

Cricket Addictor

01 June 2023

ENG vs IRE Cricket Betting Tips and Tricks and Match Prediction- One-Off Test, 2023. England and Ireland will be playing a One-off Test match at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London from June 1st to 4th.

ENG vs IRE One-off Test: Match Preview

The upcoming Test match between England and Ireland promises to be an intriguing encounter filled with anticipation and excitement. Both teams will be looking to showcase their skills and compete fiercely for victory.

Scheduled to take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, this match holds special significance as it is a One-off Test, meaning that the teams will have just one opportunity to prove their mettle over the course of four days.

In their previous encounter, England were bowled out for a meager 85 runs in the first innings. The Irish bowlers displayed their prowess and limited the English batsmen effectively. However, England managed to mount a strong comeback in the second innings, posting a formidable total of 303 runs with notable contributions from players like Jack Leach.

On the other hand, Ireland’s batsmen showcased their resilience in the first innings, scoring 207 runs and taking a significant lead. However, they faltered in the second innings, scoring a mere 38 runs and ultimately losing the match.

With the previous encounter in mind, both teams will be eager to rectify their mistakes and make the most of this opportunity. England will aim to bounce back from their previous defeat and put up a strong batting performance to ensure a solid foundation. Their bowlers will also look to exploit any weaknesses in the Irish batting line-up.

As a one-off Test match, both teams will be aware of the need to seize every opportunity and make a significant impact within the limited time frame. Fans can expect intense competition, strategic battles, and thrilling moments throughout the match.

Ultimately, the outcome of the match will depend on how effectively each team capitalizes on their strengths and exploits the weaknesses of their opponents. The players will undoubtedly be eager to showcase their maximum potential and contribute to securing a positive result for their respective teams.

ENG vs IRE Head-to-head Record in Test Matches:

Played – 1

Matches Won: ENG – 1 | IRE – 0

Jack Leach was awarded the player of the match.

Key Players for England in ENG vs IRE:

Harry Brook: The 24-year-old right-handed batsman has had a promising start to his Test career. He has helped England win Test matches in crux situations. He has scored 809 runs in just 6 matches and 10 innings at an average of 80.90, which includes 4 centuries and 3 half-centuries. In the last game against New Zealand, he played a thundering knock of 186 runs with a strike rate of 105.68.

Jack Leach: The British slow left-arm orthodox bowler has performed consistently in all Test matches. He has taken 120 wickets in 34 matches with an economy rate of 3.02 and has the best figures of 5/66 in an innings. In the last game against New Zealand, he picked up 8 wickets, with a spell of 3/80 and 5/157.

Key Players for Ireland in ENG vs IRE:

Andy McBrine: The Irish right-arm off-break bowler has been a consistent performer for his country, over the last few matches. He has picked 12 wickets in 5 matches with an economy rate of 3.62. In the last game against Bangladesh, he took 6 wickets which is also his best figure – 6/118.

Harry Tector: The 23-year-old Irish right-handed batsman has played only 3 Test matches and scored 285 runs with an average of 47.50, which includes 3 half-centuries and 1 century. He has scored 140 runs in the 2 Test matches against Bangladesh. He is also a part-time off-break bowler.

ENG vs IRE One-off Test Squads:

England Squad: Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Stuart Broad, Harry Brook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

Ireland Squad: Andy Balbirnie (c), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Matthew Foster, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Thomas Mayes, Andy McBrine, James McCollum, Peter Moor (wk), Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Craig Young.