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Essex vs Ireland Result – Match 1

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 1 • Ireland tour of England Only Test

Essex cricket team logo
ESS
343/10 & 307/8d (53)
Ireland cricket team logo
IRE
419/10 & 232/0 (42.4)
Ireland won by 10 wickets
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42.4
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Nick Browne to James McCollum, Six
42.3
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Nick Browne to Peter Moor, 1 run
42.2
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Nick Browne to James McCollum, 1 run
42.1
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Nick Browne to Peter Moor, 1 run
End of over 42 (2 runs)
James McCollum 93 (132)
Peter Moor 116 (124)
IRE 223/0
Matthew Foster 3-0-20-0
41.6
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Matthew Foster to James McCollum, no run
41.5
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Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, 1 leg bye
41.4
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Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, no run
41.3
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Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, no run
41.2
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Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, no run
41.1
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Matthew Foster to James McCollum, 1 run
End of over 41 (5 runs)
James McCollum 92 (130)
Peter Moor 116 (120)
IRE 221/0
Nick Browne 1-0-5-0
40.6
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Nick Browne to James McCollum, 1 run
40.5
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Nick Browne to James McCollum, no run
40.4
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Nick Browne to Peter Moor, 1 run
40.3
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Nick Browne to James McCollum, 1 run
40.2
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Nick Browne to Peter Moor, 1 run
40.1
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Nick Browne to James McCollum, 1 run
End of over 40 (7 runs)
Peter Moor 114 (118)
James McCollum 89 (126)
IRE 216/0
George Dockrell 9-0-62-0
39.6
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George Dockrell to Peter Moor, no run
39.5
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George Dockrell to James McCollum, 1 run
39.4
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George Dockrell to Peter Moor, 1 run
39.3
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George Dockrell to James McCollum, 1 run
39.2
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George Dockrell to James McCollum, no run
39.1
4L
George Dockrell to James McCollum, 4 leg bye
End of over 39 (14 runs)
Peter Moor 113 (116)
James McCollum 87 (122)
IRE 209/0
Matthew Foster 2-0-19-0
38.6
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Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, Four
38.5
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Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, no run

Match Summary

Essex and Ireland met in Match 1 of Ireland tour of England Only Test, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 42.4: Nick Browne to James McCollum, Six | 38.6: Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Ireland won by 10 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 42.4: Nick Browne to James McCollum, Six
  • 38.6: Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Ireland won by 10 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 42.4: Nick Browne to James McCollum, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

42.4 6 Nick Browne to James McCollum, Six

42.3 1 Nick Browne to Peter Moor, 1 run

42.2 1 Nick Browne to James McCollum, 1 run

42.1 1 Nick Browne to Peter Moor, 1 run

End of over 42 (2 runs)
James McCollum 93 (132)
Peter Moor 116 (124)
IRE 223/0
Matthew Foster 3-0-20-0

41.6 0 Matthew Foster to James McCollum, no run

41.5 1L Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, 1 leg bye

41.4 0 Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, no run

41.3 0 Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, no run

41.2 0 Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, no run

41.1 1 Matthew Foster to James McCollum, 1 run

End of over 41 (5 runs)
James McCollum 92 (130)
Peter Moor 116 (120)
IRE 221/0
Nick Browne 1-0-5-0

40.6 1 Nick Browne to James McCollum, 1 run

40.5 0 Nick Browne to James McCollum, no run

40.4 1 Nick Browne to Peter Moor, 1 run

40.3 1 Nick Browne to James McCollum, 1 run

40.2 1 Nick Browne to Peter Moor, 1 run

40.1 1 Nick Browne to James McCollum, 1 run

End of over 40 (7 runs)
Peter Moor 114 (118)
James McCollum 89 (126)
IRE 216/0
George Dockrell 9-0-62-0

39.6 0 George Dockrell to Peter Moor, no run

39.5 1 George Dockrell to James McCollum, 1 run

39.4 1 George Dockrell to Peter Moor, 1 run

39.3 1 George Dockrell to James McCollum, 1 run

39.2 0 George Dockrell to James McCollum, no run

39.1 4L George Dockrell to James McCollum, 4 leg bye

End of over 39 (14 runs)
Peter Moor 113 (116)
James McCollum 87 (122)
IRE 209/0
Matthew Foster 2-0-19-0

38.6 4 Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, Four

38.5 0 Matthew Foster to Peter Moor, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Essex vs Ireland Match 1 match?
Ireland won by 10 wickets.

What is the Essex vs Ireland Match 1?
Essex vs Ireland is the Match 1 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Essex vs Ireland live score?
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