BSP-18 Ireland collapse to 24-6 chasing 182 to win England Test

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Ireland collapse to 24-6 chasing 182 to win England Test

LONDON, July 26, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Chris Woakes took four wickets to leave Ireland’s dreams of a stunning Test win over England at Lord’s hanging by a thread on Friday.

Ireland, set a target of just 182 for what would be a first victory in a Test in their third match in the format, collapsed to 24-6, with seamer Woakes taking four wickets for 10 runs in five overs.

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