Ireland Cricket Team creates history

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 Ireland registered their first-ever series win against a full member nation after defeating West Indies in the third and deciding ODI match played at Sabina Park, Jamaica on Sunday.

Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie won the toss and decided to field first. Shai Hope provided a flying start for West Indies taking on Ireland bowlers with attacking strokes while his opening partner Greaves looked solid enough. Hope dominated the play and reached fifty off 37 balls. West Indies raced away to 69 for 0 at the end of 10 overs.

It was a brilliant comeback by Ireland bowlers as Young got the breakthrough getting rid of well-set Hope. Hope and Greaves added 72 runs for the opening wicket. Ireland bowlers kept picking wickets at regular intervals putting enough pressure on West Indies batters reducing them to 119 for 7. The experienced Jason Holder steadied the ship for the hosts putting up valuable runs along with Akeal Hossain. Holder was run-out with a mix-up to end a strong 63 runs partnership for the 8th wicket. Odean Smith provided some entertainment remaining not out on 20.

Ireland got off to a disastrous start as they lost an early wicket of experienced William Porterfield without opening his account. Paul Stirling and Andy McBrine looked cautious before putting pressure on West Indies bowlers. At the end of the first 10 overs, Ireland made 51 for 1.

After the restrictions, Stirling and McBrine kept the strike rotating before Hossain dismissed well-set Stirling ending a 72 runs partnership for 2nd wicket. Harry Tector joined in with McBrine keeping the pressure on West Indies bowlers. Both showed intent making life tough for West Indies and made sure that Ireland scored runs with ease. McBrine reached his fifty off 89 balls while Tector completed a well-compiled half-century off 72 balls.

Odean Smith eventually struck for West Indies getting rid of well-set McBrine to end a strong 79 runs partnership. Roston Chase and Hossain put pressure on Ireland batters with a flurry of wickets before Mark Adair and Craig Young held their nerves to help Ireland register a thrilling 2 wickets win.

After a few players, Ireland players were tested positive and injuries, Ireland showed great fighting spirit to register a historic series win.

Ireland 214 for 8 in 44.5 overs ( Andy McBrine 59, Harry Tector 52, Chase 3/44, Hossain 3/59) beat West Indies 212 in 44.4 overs ( Hope 53, Holder 44, McBrine 4/28) by 2 wickets.

For his all-around performance, Andy McBrine was awarded the man of the match and man of the series award. Ireland moved to 3rd place in ICC ODI Super League.






 



 

 

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