Ireland cricketers do not quite keep up the momentum
I was at Lord’s today to watch Ireland play England in the first test match between the two countries. Today day was day 3 of a possible 4 though the action was over quickly.
There was anticipation at the beginning of the day as Ireland needed one more wicket to take and then bat for an historic and unpacked win.
They took the last wicket with the first ball and then had a target of 188 to win. They had shocked and embarrassed England by getting them out for 85 in the first innings. Not exactly the warm-up England were looking for before the start of the Ashes.
Unfortunately it did not go anywhere near to plan with the quick and then sustained tumble of wickets under cloudy conditions and with Woakes and Broad dangerous in the conditions. Ireland were all out for 38. Sad.
A disappointing end and a very quick exposure for my £50 on the day ticket. Though I will receive 50% back for the shortened period of entertainment. I was supporting Ireland as I watched the irritating play of England. They were expected to win easily from the outset but screwed up and played badly at the beginning. It was all high fives and jumping about. I thought this was over the top in the circumstances.
Back to being an England supporter next week when they play Australia. Not currently optimistic.
