Twitter erupts as Stuart Broad destroys Ireland in the one-off Test; takes first 5-fer at Lord’s after 10 years

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:

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20th five wicket haul in Tests for Stuart Broad. Phenomenal achievement.

— Matthew Stadlen (@MatthewStadlen) June 1, 2023

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The last time Stuart Broad took a five-wicket haul at Lord’s, Sachin Tendulkar was still playing international cricket, India vs Pakistan had just played a bilateral series, Mumbai Indians had just won their first IPL title, India were the reigning world champions, Australia were…

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) June 1, 2023

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Five wicket haul by Stuart Broad against Ireland.

What a spell by Broad, he’s on fire! pic.twitter.com/Y4KX1kfR05

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 1, 2023

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Stuart Broad bowling wobble seam. One can immediately guess the test must be played at Lord’s.

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) June 1, 2023

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Thanks to the valiant efforts of James McCollum and Curtis Campher, Ireland managed to put 172 runs on the board in their first innings. And brilliant performance with the ball by Stuart Broad as he picked his 20th test match five-wicket haul. A top spell at the Lord’s. pic.twitter.com/2n1eK3Vnqu

— Rahul Sharma (@CricFnatic) June 1, 2023

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Stuart Broad bowling wobble seam. One can immediately guess the test must be played at Lord’s.

— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12) June 1, 2023

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2013: Stuart Broad takes 7-44 at Lord’s vs New Zealand 🇳🇿

2023: Stuart Broad takes 5-51 at Lord’s vs Ireland 🇮🇪

10 years on and he’s still destroying batting line-ups at the ‘Home of Cricket’ 🏏👏 pic.twitter.com/UPRQHiFH9j

— SPORTbible (@sportbible) June 1, 2023

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What a start to Stuart Broad’s summer of cricket – FIVE WICKETS!! #ENGvIRE pic.twitter.com/xRGuvCj54R

— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) June 1, 2023

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Stuart Broad is getting nearer to 600 test wickets!
Truly remarkable fitness and achievement. No Pakistani fast bowler has gone past 200 test wickets in the last 20 years! pic.twitter.com/8BMsdaIijH

— Basit Subhani (@BasitSubhani) June 1, 2023

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5 wickets haul by Stuart Broad, he gets his 20th Test match five wickets haul, what man he is, he is with 581 Test wickets. #ENGvIRE pic.twitter.com/Am6iN1GgAt

— Resanth. (@CricResanth) June 1, 2023

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A first five-wicket haul at Lord’s in 10 years for Stuart Broad….his 20th in total…..he talked a good game before this Test and is playing a very good one now….

— Paul Newman (@Paul_NewmanDM) June 1, 2023

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Brilliant bowling from Stuart Broad and he picks up another 5-fer, his 20th in Test cricket! Outstanding cricketer#ENGvsIRE #stuartbroad

— saddam Hussain (@bugti51) June 1, 2023

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Andy Vermaut shares:England v Ireland: Stuart Broad bowls Mark Adair to claim five-wicket haul: Watch as Stuart Broad bowls Mark Adair for 14 to claim his 20th five-wicket haul for England on day one of the Test at Lord’s. Thank you pic.twitter.com/PDp0r1kjdZ

— Andy Vermaut (@AndyVermaut) June 1, 2023