England vs Ireland, Only Test: ENG vs IRE Head to Head, Playing XI, Preview, Where to Watch on TV, Online, and Live Streaming Details

The English summer is all set to kick off with the Three Lions squaring off against Ireland in a one-off Test at the iconic Lord's. While it is a prestigious moment for the visitors, the home side will have their eyes set on the bigger prize, reclaiming the Ashes next month against fierce rivals Australia. 

Fans all over the globe have been left in awe of England's new approach in red-ball cricket, which has brought great success for Ben Stokes' side. While they have steamrolled opposition with their entertaining brand of cricket, a win against Ireland will be a warning shot to their next opponent, Australia. 

Meanwhile, Andrew Balbirnie's side have got a herculean task on their hands to stop the English juggernaut on their patch. The Irish skipper will look to take inspiration from their last outing against England in 2019, when they rolled over the hosts for just 85 runs in the first innings and gave a great account of themselves, barring the final two sessions.

A defeat for Ireland wouldn't be the end of the world as they head into the contest as the underdogs. The red-ball novice have also got their eyes on the World Cup qualifiers that begin after their one-off encounter against England, commencing on June 1.

Pitch and conditions 

The surface at the iconic venue is renowned for the assistance for the fast bowlers. England's seamers will be licking their lips at the prospect of bowling against an inexperienced Irish batting line-up on a lively deck. The toss does play an important role at this venue as the team winning the toss would be inclined to bowl first here, taking full advantage of the early movement on offer for the fast bowlers.

Probable Playing XI for ENG vs IRE

England

Ben Stokes' team have got a couple of injury concerns in their bowling department, and the Three Lions are not willing to risk them for the game against Ireland. Star wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow returns to the fray after his unfortunate injury last year. They have also got a debutant in the form of Worcestershire fast bowler Josh Tongue. 

Probable playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root,  Harry Brook,  Ben Stokes (c), Jonny Bairstow (wk), Stuart Broad, Matthew Potts, Josh Tongue, Jack Leach

Ireland

The visitors have recalled veteran opener Paul Stirling to solidify their top order, which will be tested by the English pacers. While they are lean in the batting department, Ireland does possess some great exponents of the new ball, who can trouble the English batters in their own backyard.

Probable Playing XI: Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie(C), Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Graham Hume, Lorcan Tucker(wk), PJ Moor, Andrew McBrine, Mark Adair, Craig Young

ENG vs IRE Head-to-head

Played - 1 | England- 1 | Ireland - 1 | 

ENG vs IRE Broadcast and Live Streaming Details

Match Timings: 03:30 PM IST

Live Broadcast: Sony Sports Network 

Live Streaming: Sony Liv