Ireland's cricket captain, Andrew Balbirnie, believes that defeating England in a Test match would be their most significant achievement in the sport. As the underdogs prepare to face Ben Stokes' men at Lord's this week, Balbirnie acknowledged the immense challenge but expressed confidence in his team's abilities.
Ireland has built its reputation on impressive performances in white-ball internationals, having defeated top teams like Pakistan, England, and the West Indies in previous World Cups. They also triumphed over eventual champions England at the 2022 T20 World Cup. However, their Test cricket history is relatively short, with only six matches played and no wins to their name.
