Ireland Breeze Past Windies in First ODI at Clontarf
- Ireland secured a commanding victory over the West Indies by 124 runs during the opening One Day International held at Clontarf Cricket Club on Wednesday afternoon.
- Ireland posted 303 for six wickets with Andrew Balbirnie scoring his first home century since 2021, while the West Indies bowled first after winning the toss.
- West Indies replied with 179 runs in 34.1 overs, losing five wickets cheaply and suffering key dismissals including captain Shai Hope by debutant Tom Mayes.
- Paul Stirling became the first Irish player to surpass 10,000 international runs, and Barry McCarthy took four wickets to finish as the best bowler.
- Ireland took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, which will continue with a second ODI scheduled for Friday at Clontarf.
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IRE vs WI Highlights, 1st ODI: Ireland thrashes West Indies by 124 runs; Balbirnie, McCarthy shine
IRE vs WI Highlights: Andy Balbirnie scored 112 and Barry McCarthy picked four wickets as Ireland beat West Indies by 124 runs in Dublin to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
WI coach Sammy demands greater effort after heavy defeat
DUBLIN, Ireland (CMC): West Indies head coach Darren Sammy delivered a scathing assessment of his team’s performance after a crushing 124-run loss to Ireland in the first One-Day International here at Castle Avenue on Wednesday. The former captain did not hold back in criticising his players for their lack of intent, particularly with the bat, as the Caribbean side collapsed to 179 all out in reply to Ireland’s commanding 303-6. Sammy pointed to…
Paul Stirling Becomes First Irish Cricketer to Surpass 10,000 International Runs
Ireland’s Paul Stirling made history by becoming the first Irish cricketer to score 10,000 international runs across all formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is). He achieved this milestone during the first ODI against the West Indies in Dublin on May 21, 2025, when he scored 54 runs, taking his career total to 10,017 runs. Stirling reached 10,000 runs with his 37th run in the match and went on to finish with 54 runs, marking his 57th international fift…
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