BREADY, Northern Ireland — The West Indies cricket team delivered an impressive performance, securing a commanding 62-run victory over Ireland in the final match of a three-game Twenty20 series, which was affected by rain. This triumph, conducted at Bready Cricket Club, allowed the West Indies to clinch the series 1-0 after the first two matches were called off due to weather conditions.
The West Indies, having been put in to bat first, amassed their second-highest tally in a Twenty20 international by scoring 256-5. Evin Lewis played a pivotal role with a dynamic innings of 91 runs from just 44 balls, supported by captain Shai Hope who contributed with 51 runs from 27 balls. Their partnership laid a strong foundation with an opening stand of 122 runs within the first 10.3 overs.
The team showcased their strength by hitting 20 sixes throughout the innings. Lewis alone sent eight over the boundary, while Hope and Keacy Carty each chipped in with four sixes. Carty remained unbeaten, contributing a brisk 49 from only 22 deliveries.
Responding to the West Indies’ towering score, Ireland managed to post 194-7. Notable performances came from Ross Adair, who scored 48 from 36 balls, and Harry Tector, who added 38 from 25 balls to the total. However, Ireland’s promising chase faltered at 114-1, with a swift collapse to 116-4 by the 12th over.
In a prior encounter, the two teams concluded a three-match ODI series in a draw at 1-1 in Dublin back in May. Subsequently, England achieved a clean sweep against the West Indies with a 3-0 win in both ODI and T20 formats.
Reflecting on the series win, Shai Hope remarked, “Nice to take something back to the Caribbean.”
Looking ahead, the West Indies are set to host a three-test series against Australia, starting on June 25 in Barbados. This will be followed by a five-match T20 series. Australia arrives after competing in the World Test Championship final, where they faced South Africa in London.
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