• Stuart Broad destroyed Ireland on Day 1 of the one-off Test at Lord's.

  • Broad took his first five-wicket haul since 2013 at this venue.

Twitter erupts as Stuart Broad destroys Ireland in the one-off Test; takes first 5-fer at Lord’s after 10 years
Stuart Broad takes a 5-fer at Lord's (Image Source: Twitter)

Stuart Broad, the experienced fast bowler from England, made a remarkable impact on the opening day of the ongoing solitary Test against Ireland, securing his place on the prestigious Lord’s honours board through an outstanding bowling performance.

During the initial hour of the game, the right-arm pacer showcased his lovely skills by dismantling the top order of the Irish team, claiming three crucial wickets as the tourists found themselves struggling at 64/4. Shortly after the lunch break, Broad got rid of opener James McCollum‘s for 36, which was his fourth scalp.

Ireland were in a precarious position at 98/5, but Curtis Campher‘s resilient performance ensured that the team survived the challenging second session. The Nottinghamshire cricketer didn’t have to wait long to achieve a special milestone as he removed Mark Adair and claimed a 5-fer for 51 runs from 17 overs, thereby securing his place on the Lord’s honours board. It was Broad’s 20th five wicket haul in the longest format and first at this venue since 2013.

Thanks to Broad’s exceptional bowling, England managed to dismiss the visiting team for a total of 172 runs. McCollum led the scoring for Ireland with 36 runs, followed by Campher (33) and Paul Stirling (30).

Here is how netizens reacted:

TAGS:

CATEGORY: Stuart Broad Twitter Reactions

For latest cricket news and updates, subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter.

About the Author:
AKSHAT GAUR
Akshat is the Sr. Content Strategist at CricketTimes.com. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, Akshat has honed his skills over 6 years, working with various media outlets, publications, and organizations to deliver high-quality content that informs, educates, and entertains audiences. He is just another cricket fan who’s grown up watching the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. Cricket runs in his veins. Cover drive is his favorite sight, and a ball meeting the middle of the bat is his favorite sound. You can write to him at akshat.gaur@crickettimes.com and follow him on Twitter, Facebook & Linkedin.