1st ODI, Bridgetown, January 07, 2020, 11:00 PM
Ireland
180/10(46.1ov)
West Indies
184/5(33.2ov)
West Indies beat Ireland by 5 wickets
Right-o! 1-0 to the ever improving West Indian side under an inspiring Kieron Pollard. Ireland do not have much time for a turnaround, as they have to get ready for the second ODI by Thursday, 9th January, which will be played at this same venue. The game begins at 1.30 pm local (1730 GMT). Do join us. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
ALZARRI JOSEPH HAS BEEN NAMED THE MAN OF THE MATCH. Feels that this has been a very good start for him in 2020 and he wants to stay focussed and build on this. Praises his coach Winston Benjamin and everyone else in the coaching staff to advice him whenever he had questions. On his bowling in this game, Joseph says that he just stuck to his plans and bowled accordingly. On his comeback from injury, Alzarri puts it down to the support from his team's staff.
Earlier in the day, the West Indies showed excellent bowling skills as they dismantled the Irish for a below-par 180. Alzarri Joseph used the pace and bounce on the track to his advantage and took 4 wickets, running through the visitors.
Ireland could not have much with the ball in this game. They needed early wickets and they did get one, in the form of Shai Hope but could not quite build on it. Simi Singh created a bit of a stir by taking 2 wickets in 2 overs but nothing apart from that.
In fact, in the entire innings, only Lewis played well. The others just played around him. He has scored more than 50 percent of the runs and the hosts needed just one good partnership. That they got, in the form of the 71-run stand for the second wicket between Lewis and King. That more or less sealed the chase. Yes, there was a bit of a collapse after that, as Windies blindly threw their wickets away but Evin Lewis ensured that he carried his bat through to win his team the game. Towards the end, he ran short of runs to get to his century but he will be satisfied with the way he played here.
So West Indies approached the chase of 181 as one should, when approaching a mediocre total. It was not a very low total, nor a very high one. It was one of those in-betweens, where teams often struggle to pace their innings. But not this West Indian team. Evin Lewis came out all guns firing and kept the chase well in control.
Lewis is on his haunches. Bitterly disappointed. The dressing room of the West Indies has its hands on its head. So near, yet so far. Kieron Pollard now walks across slowly to pat him on his back. Now, Lewis smiles.
33.2
4
FOUR! Lewis finishes it in style but cannot get to his hundred. Full delivery on off, Lewis lofts it over covers for a boundary. WEST INDIES WIN THE FIRST ODI BY 5 WICKETS!
33.1
2
Full delivery on off, Lewis drives it through point. The batsmen get two runs. He moves to 95. Can he get a hundred? West Indies need only 1 run to win the match.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
0
0
0
Boyd Rankin 26/1(7)
32.6
.
On a good length on off, Pollard comes forward and blocks it.
Kieron Pollard, the skipper, is the new batsman in.
32.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Roston Chase departs when West Indies needed only 3 runs to win. Short and outside off, Chase looks to leave the ball but plays it at the last moment due to the extra bounce on this one. He gets a faint knick and it goes towards the keeper where Lorcan Tucker takes a comfortable catch behind the stumps.
32.4
.
On a length on middle, Chase flicks it to mid-wicket.
32.3
.
Length delivery on middle, Roston nudges it to mid-wicket.
32.2
.
On a length on off, Chase guides it to short third man.
32.1
.
Bowls a bouncer outside off, Chase sways away from it.
In over# 1
0
1
4
0
1wd
1
1
Barry McCarthy 40/1(7)
31.6
.
On a length on off, Lewis taps it to point.
31.5
1
Length delivery outside off, Chase guides it towards third man for a run. The hosts need just 3 runs to win the match.
31.4
4
FOUR! Oh dear... that just kills all hopes for Evin Lewis to score a century! Classic shot though. Full and outside off, Chase leans drives it through covers for a boundary. So that makes it 4 to win now, with Lewis stranded on 93.
31.3
.
Bowls a bouncer outside off, Chase sways away from it.
31.3
1wd
WIDE! Full and down the leg side, Chase looks to flick but misses it.
31.2
1
Short delivery on leg, Lewis pulls it towards fine leg for a single. West Indies need just 9 runs to win the match.
31.1
1
Full delivery on middle, Chase flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Boyd Rankin 26/0(6)
30.6
1
On a length on off, Chase guides it towards third man for a run.
30.5
1
Short and outside off, Lewis looks to cut but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a single.
30.4
.
Length delivery on off, Evin taps it to point.
30.3
.
On a length on off, Lewis plays it towards point.
30.2
.
Full delivery on off, Evin drives it to mid off.
30.1
.
On a length on off, Lewis plays it to covers.
Rankin is back on. 5-0-24-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
0
2
Barry McCarthy 32/1(6)
29.6
1
Short delivery on leg, Lewis pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.
29.5
1
On a length on off, Chase guides it towards third man. The batsmen take a run.
29.4
.
Bowls a bouncer, Chase does well to duck under it.
29.3
1
Length delivery on off, Lewis punches it through point for a single.
29.2
.
On a good length on middle, Lewis blocks it well.
29.1
2
TOP EDGE BUT SAFE! Full delivery on off, Lewis looks to play a lofted shot but gets a top edge. It lands safely towards point. The batsmen get two runs.
Barry McCarthy is back on. 5-0-28-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
4
1
Simi Singh 44/2(10)
28.6
.
On off, Chase plays it towards point. The hosts need just 18 runs to win the match.
28.5
1
Flighted delivery on leg, Lewis sweeps it through square leg for a single.
28.4
1
Loopy delivery on middle, Chase flicks it through square leg for a single.
28.3
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Chase blocks it off the back foot.
28.2
4
FOUR! Lovely shot! Floated delivery on middle, Chase flicks it through wide mid on for a boundary. But the West Indies are making it harder for Evin Lewis to get to his century. He needs 14, the team needs 20!
28.1
1
Fired in on the pads, worked through mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
2
1
1
0
0
1
Andy McBrine 40/1(7)
27.6
2
Full delivery on off, Chase drives it through covers. The batsmen pick up a couple.
27.5
1
Loopy delivery on off, Evin punches it through point for a run.
27.4
1
Floated delivery on middle, Chase flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
27.3
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Chase flicks it to mid-wicket.
27.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Chase blocks it well.
27.1
1
Full delivery on off, Evin drives it through covers for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
2
4
0
0
Simi Singh 37/2(9)
26.6
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Lewis defends it towards the off side and takes a single.
26.5
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Lewis blocks it off the front foot.
26.4
2
Floated delivery on off, Lewis makes room and guides it towards third man. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen pick up a couple. 150 up for West Indies.
26.3
4
FOUR! What a shot! Flighted delivery on leg, Lewis plays a sweep over square leg for a boundary.
26.2
.
Full delivery on off, Evin drives it to mid off.
26.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Lewis blocks it off the front foot.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
4
0
Andy McBrine 35/1(6)
25.6
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Chase flicks it to mid-wicket.
25.5
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Evin punches it towards point for a single.
25.4
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Lewis defends it out.
25.3
.
Floated delivery on middle, Lewis blocks it off the front foot.
25.2
4
FOUR! This time he gets it through! After missing out on the previous shot, Lewis was not happy with himself at all. At this level, you need to be finding gaps and he understands it. Full and wide outside off, Lewis comes forward and drives this inside out through the covers.
25.1
.
Flighted delivery on off, Lewis punches it to covers.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
4
Simi Singh 30/2(8)
24.6
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Chase nudges it to mid-wicket.
24.5
1
Full delivery on off, Lewis drives it through mid off for a single.
24.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, Evin blocks it off the front foot.
24.3
.
Floated delivery on middle, Evin defends it off the back foot.
24.2
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Lewis defends it off the front foot.
24.1
4
FOUR! Evin Lewis wants to finish this in a hurry! Flighted delivery on off, Lewis lofts it over mid off for a boundary. The umpire wants to check whether it is a four or a six. It is referred upstairs. In the end it is given as a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
2
0W
Andy McBrine 30/1(5)
23.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Roston drives it towards mid off.
23.5
.
Loopy delivery on off, Chase drives it towards mid off.
23.4
1
Full delivery on off, Lewis drives it through covers for a run.
23.3
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Chase flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.
23.2
2
Full delivery outside off, Chase drives it through covers. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen get two runs.
Roston Chase is the new batsman in.
23.1
W
OUT! Caught! Another one goes down. West Indies are in a freefall of wickets here. 3/32 in the last 29 balls. No specific reason but no price put on one's wicket. No application whatsoever, just pure aim to finish off the game quickly. Short and outside off, Pooran backs away to the leg side and cuts it uppishly. But it is straight to Simi Singh at backward point. No threat to the hosts as such but they are unnecessarily trying to be over-aggressive.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Simi Singh 25/2(7)
22.6
1
Loopy delivery on off, Pooran guides it towards third man for a single.
22.5
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Pooran blocks it well.
22.4
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Nicholas plays it to point.
22.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Pooran punches it to point.
22.2
.
Floated delivery on leg, Pooran looks to sweep but gets hit on the pads.
22.1
1
Flighted delivery on off, Lewis defends it towards covers and takes a run.
In over# 1
4
4
6
0
0
2
Andy McBrine 26/0(4)
21.6
4
FOUR! This is even better! Short and outside off, Pooran makes room and cuts it hard through point for a boundary. 16 runs have come from the over.
21.5
4
FOUR! This is Pooran at his best. Full delivery on middle, Pooran hits it over mid on for a boundary.
21.4
6
SIX! That is huge! Probably this was the shot which Hetmyer should have tried. Loopy delivery on off, Pooran gets down on a knee and lofts it over long off for a maximum. On the roof!
21.3
.
Flighted delivery on off, Nicholas keeps it out.
21.2
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Pooran defends it off the back foot.
21.1
2
Floated delivery on off, Pooran guides it towards third man. The batsmen get two runs.
Andy McBrine is back on. 3-0-10-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0W
1
Simi Singh 23/2(6)
20.6
.
Floated delivery on middle, Evin keeps it out.
20.5
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Lewis defends it off the back foot.
20.4
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Lewis keeps it out.
20.3
.
Full delivery on off, Lewis drives it towards mid off.
Nicholas Pooran is the next batsman in.
20.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Lack of discipline from Hetmyer. The balance between attacking and controlled attacking seems to be lacking in this kid. Flighted delivery on middle, Hetmyer looks to play a wild slog sweep but only gets a top edge. The ball goes high in the air where the keeper Lorcan Tucker runs, calls for it and takes a good catch. A blink-and-you-miss innings from Shimron.
20.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Lewis plays it towards the off side and takes a run.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
1lb
4
Boyd Rankin 24/0(5)
19.6
.
Outside off, Shimron offers no shot to this one.
19.5
.
On a good length on off, Hetmyer defends it off the back foot. The ball was close to the off stump but Hetmyer kicks it away.
19.4
4
TOP EDGE AND FOUR! Short delivery on off, Hetmyer looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes over the slip region towards third man for a boundary.
19.3
.
A touch short, around middle, Hetmyer gets on top of the bounce and blocks it down the pitch, back to the bowler.
19.2
1lb
Down the leg side, Evin misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads through square leg. A single taken. Leg bye signalled.
19.1
4
FOUR! Bad bowling. A length ball down the leg side, Lewis just helps it past the keeper, to the fine leg fence. Moves to 63 from 58 balls.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0W
0
1
Simi Singh 22/1(5)
18.6
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Tossed up delivery on middle, Hetmyer flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary. 5 runs and a wicket from the over. West Indies need 78 runs to win the match.
18.5
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Shimron flicks it towards the leg side.
18.4
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Hetmyer blocks it off the front foot.
Shimron Hetmyer is the new man in.
18.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Out of nowhere, West Indies lose their second wicket. Floated delivery on middle, King looks to play it around the corner but gets a top edge. It goes towards short fine leg where Barry McCarthy takes a simple catch. The 71-run stand is broken. West Indies never looked in trouble but Brandon King misses out on an opportunity to score a match-winning unbeaten knock. Just 83 more needed from 189 balls.
18.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, King punches it to point.
18.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Lewis plays it towards point for a run.
Drinks Break! West Indies have lost just one wicket and have been going strong. Lewis and Brandon King are looking solid and would look to finish the chase as quickly as they can. On the other hand, Ireland need quick wickets to put pressure on the hosts.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
1lb
0
Boyd Rankin 16/0(4)
17.6
.
On a length on middle, Brandon flicks it to mid-wicket.
17.5
4
FOUR! A bit fortuitous. On a good length on off, King looks to pull but gets an inside edge. It goes past the leg stump towards fine leg for a boundary.
17.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Brandon blocks it off the back foot.
17.3
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, King looks to cut but misses it.
17.2
1lb
On a good length on leg, Lewis looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen cross ends. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
17.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Evin drives it towards mid on.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Simi Singh 17/0(4)
16.6
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Brandon keeps it out.
16.5
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Lewis punches it towards covers for a run.
16.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, Evin offers a forward defense on this one.
16.3
1
Floated delivery on off, King plays it towards point for a single.
16.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, King punches it to point.
16.1
1
Tossed up delivery on leg, Lewis sweeps it towards square leg where the fielder makes a fine stop and saves a certain boundary. The batsmen take a single.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
1
Boyd Rankin 12/0(3)
15.6
.
On a good length on middle, Brandon keeps it out.
15.5
4
FOUR! That is pure finesse. No power at all. Short and outside off, with some extra bounce. Brandon King gets on top of the bounce, has both his feet in the air and cuts it through point. Finds the gap and the boundary.
15.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Brandon defends it off the back foot.
15.3
.
Short delivery outside off, King looks to pull but misses it.
15.2
.
Bowls a bouncer outside off, King sways away from it.
15.1
1
On a length on middle, Lewis flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
4
Simi Singh 14/0(3)
14.6
.
Loopy delivery on off, Brandon plays it to point.
14.5
.
Flighted delivery on middle, King looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
14.4
1
Floated delivery on middle, Lewis flicks it towards square leg for a single.
14.3
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Evin blocks it well.
14.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Lewis blocks it off the front foot.
14.1
4
FOUR! Excellent timing on this one! Full and outside off, Lewis drives it beautifully through covers for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
2
2
0
0
Boyd Rankin 7/0(2)
13.6
.
Good length delivery on off, Brandon defends it off the front foot.
13.5
.
On a good length on off, King defends it to covers.
13.4
2
Outside off, punched behind point for a couple.
13.3
2
Good shot, good stop! 50-run stand is up between these two. A short ball, outside off, King pulls it with aplomb through mid-wicket. The ball races away but William Porterfield gives it a good chase from deep square leg, dives and keeps the ball in play. Two runs taken.
13.2
.
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
13.1
.
A short ball, outside off, King slashes but misses. Every now and then, one sees this extra bounce.
In over# 1
4
1
0
1
0
0
Simi Singh 9/0(2)
12.6
4
FOUR! 50 for Evin Lewis. 8th ODI fifty for him. It has been a brilliant innings from him till now. Flighted delivery on leg, Lewis sweeps it towards fine leg for a boundary.
12.5
1
Full delivery on middle, Brandon drives it through mid on. The batsmen cross ends.
12.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, King drives it towards mid off.
12.3
1
Full delivery on off, Lewis drives it through mid off for a run.
12.2
.
Floated delivery on leg, Lewis looks to sweep but misses it and gets hit on the pads.
12.1
.
Short delivery on off, Lewis slaps it to covers.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1lb
0
1
Boyd Rankin 3/0(1)
11.6
1
Length delivery on middle, Lewis flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
11.5
1
On a length on middle, King flicks it through square leg. The batsmen take a run.
11.4
.
Short delivery outside off, King looks to pull but misses it.
11.3
1lb
Length delivery on leg, Lewis looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards square leg. The batsmen take a run. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
11.2
.
On a good length and outside off, Lewis shoulders arms to this one.
11.1
1
Full delivery on middle, King drives it towards mid on for a single.
Boyd Rankin is on.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
2
0
Simi Singh 3/0(1)
10.6
.
Flighted delivery on off, Evin defends it off the back foot.
10.5
.
Loopy delivery on off, Lewis defends it off the front foot.
10.4
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, King drives it through mid on. The batsmen cross ends.
10.3
.
Punched off the back foot by the batsman.
10.2
2
Fractionally short on middle, King gets down on middle and pull-sweeps it through square leg for a couple.
10.1
.
Outside off, punched back to the bowler.
Powerplay 2 is signaled. Maximum of 4 fielders will be outside the 30-yard circle.
In over# 1
4
0
0
4
0
1lb
Barry McCarthy 27/1(5)
9.6
4
FOUR! What a shot! Full delivery on off, Lewis lofts it over covers for a boundary. West Indies are 62/1 after 10 overs as compared to Ireland who were 52/2.
9.5
.
On a length on off, Evin taps it to point.
9.4
.
Full delivery on middle, Lewis drives it towards mid on.
9.3
4
FOUR! Poor delivery from McCarthy. Short delivery on leg, Lewis pulls it over square leg for a boundary.
9.2
.
On a length around off, coming in, pushed back towards mid off.
9.1
1lb
That was close. King walked across his stumps and McCarthy fired it on middle. Brandon missed his flick and McCarthy went up in an appeal. However the umpire did not entertain it. The batsmen took a leg bye. Ball Tracker shows it to be missing leg.
In over# 1
6
0
6
4
0
0
Mark Adair 24/0(2)
8.6
6
SIX! Insult to injury. That is huge! Short delivery on leg, Lewis pulls it over square leg for a biggie. 16 runs have come from the over. An expensive over from Mark Adair where a wicket could have been possible.
8.5
.
DROPPED! Big moment for Ireland. Adair is on his knees. Kevin O'Brien puts down a sitter. Full delivery on off, Lewis looks to drive it through the off side but does not keep it down. It goes low to Kevin O'Brien at mid off, dipping down but carries. However, he puts it down. These catches are to be taken at this level. This could prove costly for Ireland.
8.4
6
SIX! Terrific shot! Short delivery on leg, Lewis pulls it over fine leg for a maximum.
8.3
4
FOUR! This is good batting from Lewis. Short delivery on middle, Lewis pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
8.2
.
Outside off, Lewis offers no shot to this one.
8.1
.
Length delivery outside off, Lewis plays it towards point where the fielder makes a fine stop.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Barry McCarthy 19/1(4)
7.6
.
On a length on middle, King flicks it to mid-wicket.
7.5
.
Full delivery on off, Brandon drives it towards mid off.
7.4
.
Good length delivery on middle, King blocks it well.
7.3
.
On a good length on off, King defends it off the back foot.
7.2
.
Good length delivery on middle, Brandon looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
7.1
.
Boundary missed. On a length on leg, King looks to flick but gets it off the pads. The keeper stops it.
In over# 1
4
0
0
1wd
2
1
0
Mark Adair 8/0(1)
6.6
4
FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on leg, Lewis pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
6.5
.
Good length delivery outside off, Lewis looks to defend but gets a bottom edge on this one.
6.4
.
Outside off, Evin does not bother to play at that.
6.4
1wd
WIDE! Short delivery down the leg side, Lewis leaves it alone.
6.3
2
Length delivery on off, Lewis taps it through point. The batsmen pick up a couple.
6.2
1
On a length on off, Brandon plays it towards covers for a single.
6.1
.
On a good length on off, King defends it off the front foot.
Mark Adair is the first bowling change.
In over# 1
2
0W
1
0
0
0
Barry McCarthy 19/1(3)
5.6
2
Short and outside off, Lewis cuts it through point. Boyd Rankin jogs to his left from third man and at the last moment, uses his height to stop the ball with his left hand. Two runs taken.
Brandon King walks in at number 3, replacing Hope.
5.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT! What a catch by William Porterfield. Ireland have their first breakthrough. Short of a length delivery, Hope looks to pull but there is extra bounce on that one which induces a top edge. It goes towards mid-wicket where William Porterfield runs back, keeps his eyes on the ball, dives, gets both hands to it, fumbles a touch but takes a good catch in the end. A real stunner. Massive blow. But Ireland need more of these.
5.4
1
Short and outside off, Lewis cuts it through point for a single.
5.3
.
On a good length on off, Lewis punches it back towards mid off.
5.2
.
Good length delivery on off, Evin defends it out.
5.1
.
On a good length on off, Lewis blocks it off the back foot.
In over# 1
1
0
1wd
0
1
0
0
Andy McBrine 10/0(3)
4.6
1
Full delivery on off, Evin drives it towards mid off where the fielder tries to stop it but misfields. The batsmen take a single.
4.5
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Lewis punches it towards the off side.
4.5
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, Lewis looks to pull but misses it.
4.4
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Evin offers a forward defense on this one.
4.3
1
Floated delivery on middle, Hope flicks it towards square leg for a single.
4.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Hope plays it towards mid off.
4.1
.
Tossed up delivery on leg, Hope looks to flick but misses it and gets hit on the pads.
In over# 1
1
4
4
0
1
0
Barry McCarthy 16/0(2)
3.6
1
Length delivery on middle, Hope flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. 10 runs have come from the over.
3.5
4
FOUR! This is even better! Full and outside off, Hope drives it through covers for a boundary.
3.4
4
FOUR! Pure timing! On a length on middle, Hope flicks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
3.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Hope drives it towards mid on.
3.2
1
On a length and outside off, Lewis taps it through point for a single.
3.1
.
Full delivery on off, Lewis drives it towards mid off.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Andy McBrine 7/0(2)
2.6
1
Floated delivery on off, Evin punches it towards covers for a single.
2.5
.
Flighted delivery on off again, Lewis punches it to covers.
2.4
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Evin plays it to covers.
2.3
1
Loopy delivery on middle, Hope drives it through mid on for a run.
2.2
.
Short delivery on off, Hope makes room and cuts it towards point.
2.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Hope defends it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
1
1wd
Barry McCarthy 6/0(1)
1.6
.
On a good length on off, Lewis defends it towards mid off.
1.5
.
Full again on off, Evin drives it towards mid off again.
1.4
.
Full delivery on off, Evin drives it towards mid off.
1.3
4
FOUR! Excellent shot. Full and outside off, Lewis drives it beautifully between cover and mid off. The latter fielder dives and tries to stop it but it goes through.
1.2
.
On a good length on off, Lewis plays it to covers.
1.1
1
On a length on middle, Hope flicks it through square leg for a run.
1.1
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it wide outside off, Hope shoulders arms to this one.
Barry McCarthy to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
1
0
Andy McBrine 5/0(1)
0.6
.
Floated delivery on off, Lewis keeps it out.
0.5
4
FOUR! Evin Lewis gets off the mark in style! Short and outside off, Lewis cuts it through point for a boundary.
0.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, Lewis defends it off the front foot.
0.3
.
Flighted delivery on off, Lewis pushes it back towards the bowler.
0.2
1
Full delivery on middle, Hope drives it through mid on for a run and gets off the mark.
0.1
.
McBrine starts with a tossed up delivery on middle, Hope drives it back towards the bowler.
We are back for the chase. The Irish players are out in the middle. Shai Hope and Evin Lewis will open the batting for West Indies. Andy McBrine will start the proceedings for Ireland.
Daren Ganga is taking an interview of Alzarri Joseph. The fast bowler says that he first felt that the pitch looked dry and hence, was just looking to hit the right areas around the stumps. Is not too fussed about when the ball is given to him but wants to do well as and when it is given. Admits that the bounce is inconsistent in this pitch, so batsmen will find it difficult to get adjust. On his return from injury, Joseph says that he does not think about that injury and just concentrates on playing cricket. Is pretty confident that West Indies can chase this total down.
Now then, the Windies bowlers have done their job now it is onto their batters to chase this down. They should back themselves but the wicket is a little tricky, if the Irish bowl well, they could well be in with a chance. Do join us but before that, Joseph is seen giving an interview.
The Windies bowling wasn't that great to begin with, however, the introduction of Joseph changed all of that, he along with Chase got rid of the top order. Cottrell then got a couple in his second spell. Walsh also had two to his name however, the pick was Joseph who finished with a four-fer.
A poor, poor display with the bat by the visitors! Not what their skipper would have wanted after they elected to bat. They though started off quite decently however, once Stirling fell, they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. They were reeling at 88 for 6. A 50-plus run stand though between Tucker and Adair gave some respectability to the score. However, both fell in quick succession and little contribution from the lower-order meant the visitors are well short of where they would have wanted to be.
46.1
W
OUT! CAUGHT! That is the end of the Irish innings. On a length on middle, McCarthy lofts it over mid on but does not get the distance on it. It goes towards long on where Brandon King takes a comfortable catch in the deep. IRELAND HAVE BEEN BOWLED OUT FOR 180!
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1lb
4
Sheldon Cottrell 39/2(9)
45.6
.
Outside off, Rankin offers no shot to this one.
45.5
.
On a length on off, Rankin taps it towards point.
45.4
.
Bowls a yorker on middle, Rankin does well to dig it out.
45.3
.
On a good length on off, Rankin defends it off the back foot.
45.2
1lb
One more run! On the pads, McCarthy looks to flick but it hits the pads and rolls towards fine leg. A leg bye taken.
45.1
4
FOUR! Beautifully pulled! Shorter and on middle, Barry rolls his wrists and then pulls it behind square for a boundary. This stand is frustrating the Windies.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
0
Keemo Paul 34/0(7)
44.6
.
Full again on off, Rankin drives it to covers.
44.5
4
FOUR! Nice shot. Full delivery on middle, Rankin drives it through mid on for a boundary.
44.4
.
On a good length on middle, Rankin defends it off the back foot.
44.3
.
Good length delivery on middle, Rankin blocks it well.
44.2
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Rankin looks to defend but misses it.
44.1
.
Bowls a bouncer, Rankin does well to duck under it.
Keemo Paul is back! Can he take the final wicket?
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
1wd
1
Hayden Walsh 30/2(10)
43.6
.
BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, McCarthy looks to sweep but misses it. It goes towards the keeper who takes the bails off and appeals for stumping. Replays show that McCarthy's foot was inside the crease.
43.5
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Rankin looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards the off side. The batsmen take a single.
43.4
.
Floated delivery on middle, Rankin looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
43.3
.
BEATEN AGAIN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Rankin again looks to go big but misses it.
43.2
.
BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Rankin looks to go big but misses it.
43.2
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, McCarthy lets it go.
43.1
1
Full delivery outside off, McCarthy drives it through mid off for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Sheldon Cottrell 35/2(8)
42.6
.
Full delivery on middle, Rankin defends it out. Maiden from Sheldon Cottrell.
42.5
.
On a length on off, Rankin taps it to point.
42.4
.
On a good length on off, Rankin defends it out.
42.3
.
Good length delivery on middle, Rankin looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
42.2
.
That is nasty! Bowls a quick bouncer, Rankin looks to play at that but cannot get out of the way. He is hit on the shoulder and the ball rolls towards point.
42.1
.
Bowls a bouncer, Rankin ducks under it.
In over# 1
1
4b
0
0
1
0
Hayden Walsh 27/2(9)
41.6
1
Full delivery on middle, Rankin flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.
41.5
4b
FOUR BYES! That has beaten everyone. Tossed up delivery outside off, Rankin looks to drive but the ball spins in a long way and he misses it. It goes past the off stump and the keeper, towards fine leg for a boundary.
41.4
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Rankin blocks it off the back foot.
41.3
.
Full delivery on off, Rankin drives it to mid off.
41.2
1
Flighted delivery on middle, McCarthy sweeps it through mid-wicket for a run.
41.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, McCarthy blocks it off the front foot.
In over# 1
2
1
2
4
0
0
1wd
Sheldon Cottrell 35/2(7)
40.6
2
Full delivery on middle, Rankin flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
40.5
1
On a good length on off, McCarthy looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen cross ends.
40.4
2
Full again and outside off, McCarthy comes down the track and drives it towards covers where the fielder tries to stop it but it goes through him. The batsmen pick up a couple.
40.3
4
FOUR! What a shot! Full and outside off, McCarthy slaps it through mid off for a boundary.
40.2
.
On a length on off, Barry plays it towards covers.
40.1
.
Full delivery on off, McCarthy drives it towards mid off.
40.1
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, McCarthy looks to flick but misses it.
Powerplay 3 has been signaled! Now a maximum of five fielders can be placed outside the ring till the 50th over. Though we don't think Pollard will be using that facility. Also, Sheldon Cottrell is back!
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
0W
0
Hayden Walsh 25/2(8)
39.6
.
Flighted delivery on off, Rankin looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
39.5
2
Floated delivery on middle, Rankin flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.
39.4
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Rankin flicks it to mid-wicket.
39.3
.
BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Rankin looks to sweep but misses it.
Boyd Rankin is the last man!
39.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Walsh gets his second! Full toss on middle, McBrine lofts it over mid-wicket but does not get the distance on it. It goes towards Keemo Paul who moves to his right and takes a comfortable catch.
39.1
.
IN THE AIR BUT SAFE! Bowls a googly on middle, McBrine flicks it uppishly towards mid-wicket where it falls just short of Pollard.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0W
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 32/4(10)
38.6
.
A short one and on middle, kept out. End of Joseph's spell. A lovely one by him, his figures 10-1-32-4.
38.5
.
NOT OUT! There is a big inside edge! Barry McCarthy survives to fight another day. A full ball this time and it tails back in from outside off. BM looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pad. A huge appeal and up goes the finger. Barry reviews straightaway and replays show the on-field call has to be overturned.
Has Joseph got a fifer? The umpire has given it out LBW but Barry has reviewed. There seems to be an inside edge.
38.4
.
On a good length on middle, McCarthy looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
Barry McCarthy walks out to bat.
38.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Alzarri gets his fourth wicket. On a good length on off, Tucker looks to defend off the back foot but gets it off the splice of the bat. It goes towards point where Hayden Walsh takes a simple catch. This is excellent bowling from Alzarri Joseph.
38.2
.
Short delivery on leg, Tucker looks to pull but gets hit on the thigh pad.
38.1
.
Length delivery on middle, Tucker plays it towards mid on.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
2
Hayden Walsh 23/1(7)
37.6
1
Loopy delivery on off, Lorcan plays it towards point for a run. 150 up for Ireland.
37.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Tucker drives it towards mid on.
37.4
1
Flighted delivery on middle, McBrine flicks it towards square leg. The batsmen cross ends.
37.3
.
Tossed up delivery on off, McBrine defends it off the front foot.
37.2
.
On the pads, McBrine looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
37.1
2
Tosses it up on off, it is pushed past the mid off fielder for two.
In over# 1
1lb
0
0
0
0
1
Alzarri Joseph 32/3(9)
36.6
1lb
On a good length on leg, McBrine looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a run. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
36.5
.
Good length delivery on middle, McBrine blocks it well.
36.4
.
On a good length on off, Andy keeps it out.
36.3
.
Bowls a bouncer, McBrine does well to duck under it.
36.2
.
That was nasty! Bowls a quick bouncer, McBrine looks to duck but gets hit on the shoulder. It goes towards the keeper where Shai Hope goes to his left and does well to stop it with a dive.
36.1
1
Length delivery outside off, Tucker guides it towards third man for a single.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0W
0
Hayden Walsh 19/1(6)
35.6
1
Full delivery on off, Tucker drives it through mid off for a run.
35.5
.
Short delivery on off, Lorcan cuts it to point.
35.4
.
Full delivery on off, Tucker drives it towards covers.
35.3
1
Tossed up delivery on leg, McBrine flicks it through square leg for a single.
Andy McBrine walks out to bat next.
35.2
W
OUT! STUMPED! So the dropped chance of Adair does not cost a lot. Once again, the bowling change does the trick for West Indies. Good delivery. Walsh tosses this up on off, Adair comes down the track but is beaten in the dip and then turns away as he looks to put bat on ball. Hope does well to take it as there is steep bounce too. He whips the bails off immediately. A good stand for Ireland comes to an end. They would have loved for it to go longer, the Windies though will be happy it has been cut short.
35.1
.
Floated delivery on middle, Adair blocks it off the front foot.
Drinks Break! Ok. This 50-run stand has given some hope to the Irish. 15 overs left. Can they get to 200 at least? Not saying that 200 is defendable but we might get a game out of it. Hayden Walsh is back on.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
4
0
Alzarri Joseph 31/3(8)
34.6
1
On a length on off, Adair plays it towards point for a run.
34.5
.
DROPPED! Pollard drops a sitter! Short delivery on middle, Adair pulls it uppishly towards mid-wicket where Pollard goes for the catch with both hands but spills it in the end. That should have been taken by the West Indies skipper.
34.4
1
Full delivery on off, Tucker drives it through covers for a run.
34.3
1
Length delivery on middle, Adair nudges it towards square leg for a run.
34.2
4
FOUR! Struck powerfully! Short delivery on middle, Adair pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
34.1
.
On a good length on off, Adair defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
1
0
Roston Chase 35/1(10)
33.6
.
On middle, LT keeps it out. End of Chase's spell 10-0-35-1 for him.
33.5
1
The batsman has played it towards mid-wicket. One run added to the total.
33.4
.
Very full on off, it is squeezed out towards cover.
33.3
1
Tucker now works it with the turn through square leg for one.
33.2
1
Adair comes down the track but Chase shortens the length. Adair works it through mid-wicket for one.
33.1
.
Straighter one on off, the batter looks to defend but does so inside the line. It goes off the outside edge towards short third man.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1b
0
Hayden Walsh 17/0(5)
32.6
.
NOT OUT! Floated delivery outside off, Tucker looks to play the reverse sweep but misses it. Shai Hope behind the stumps first appeals for a catch and then for a stumping. It is referred upstairs. The replays show that his foot was well inside the crease.
32.5
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Tucker defends it off the back foot.
32.4
.
It is worked to mid-wicket.
32.3
1
This is eased down to long on for one.
32.2
1b
Almost! The googly outside off, Tucker does not pick it. He looks to hit it against the turn through the off side but the ball turns back in. It sneaks between bat and pad. Misses the off pole by a little. Hope fails to collect it cleanly. It goes on the leg side. A bye is run.
32.1
.
The batsman flicks it away with a wristy shot.
In over# 1
6
1
0
0
1
0
Roston Chase 32/1(9)
31.6
6
SIX! Amazing shot. Flighted delivery on off, Adair comes down the track and lofts it over long off for a maximum.
31.5
1
Full delivery on off, Tucker drives it through mid off for a run.
31.4
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Tucker defends it out.
31.3
.
BEATEN! That kept low! Floated delivery just outside off, Tucker makes room and looks to cut but misses it.
31.2
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Adair flicks it towards square leg for a run.
31.1
.
Flighted delivery on off, Adair plays a reverse sweep towards short third man.
In over# 1
0
1wd
0
1
0
1
1
Hayden Walsh 16/0(4)
30.6
.
Full delivery on off, Lorcan drives it towards mid off.
30.6
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, Tucker looks to sweep but misses it. The keeper still appeals for caught behind but the umpire shakes his head.
30.5
.
On middle, Lorcan defends it out.
30.4
1
Floated delivery on middle, Adair sweeps it through mid-wicket for a run.
30.3
.
Short delivery on off, Adair cuts it through point for a single.
30.2
1
Full delivery on off, Tucker drives it through mid off for a run.
30.1
1
Short delivery on off, Adair cuts it through point for a single.
Change of ends for Hayden Walsh!
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
1
Roston Chase 24/1(8)
29.6
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Tucker blocks it off the back foot.
29.5
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Tucker blocks it off the front foot.
29.4
.
Floated delivery on off, Tucker defends it out.
29.3
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Lorcan looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
29.2
1
Full delivery on middle, Adair drives it through mid on for a run.
29.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Tucker pushes it through mid off for a single.
Roston Chase is back on. 7-0-22-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
0
Keemo Paul 30/0(6)
28.6
.
Full delivery on off, Adair drives it towards mid off.
28.5
1
Short delivery on middle, Tucker pulls it through square leg for a single.
28.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Tucker comes forward and blocks it.
28.3
1
Full delivery on off, Adair drives it through point for a run.
28.2
.
On a good length on off, Adair blocks it off the back foot.
28.1
.
Full delivery on middle, Adair drives it to mid on.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1
0
0
Hayden Walsh 12/0(3)
27.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Tucker blocks it off the back foot.
27.5
1
Full delivery on middle, Adair drives it through mid on for a single.
27.4
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Tucker flicks it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.
27.3
1
Loopy delivery on off, Adair punches it towards point for a single.
27.2
.
Full delivery on off, Adair drives it to covers.
27.1
.
BEATEN! Beauty of a delivery! Tossed up delivery outside off, Adair looks to defend but misses it.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Keemo Paul 28/0(5)
26.6
.
Full again on middle, Lorcan does well to block it.
26.5
.
Bowls a yorker on middle, Tucker digs it out towards mid-wicket.
26.4
.
On a good length on off, Tucker defends it off the front foot.
26.3
1
Outside off, pushed wide of cover towards the left of mid off for a single.
26.2
.
Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off.
26.1
1
Around off, tapped to the off side for a quick single.
Keemo Paul replaces Sheldon Cottrell. 4-0-26-0 so far.
In over# 1
1
0
4
1
0
0
Hayden Walsh 9/0(2)
25.6
1
Short on off, Tucker makes room and cuts it through point for a single.
25.5
.
Loopy delivery on off, Tucker plays it to point.
25.4
4
FOUR! Nice shot. Flighted delivery on middle, Tucker sweeps it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
25.3
1
Floated delivery on off, Adair looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man. The batsmen cross ends.
25.2
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Adair defends it off the front foot.
25.1
.
BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Adair looks to drive but misses it. It goes towards the keeper where he tries to take the catch but spills it. Was that a drop? Not sure.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
1
1
Sheldon Cottrell 25/2(6)
24.6
.
On a length on middle, Lorcan flicks it to mid-wicket.
24.5
4
FOUR! Length delivery on leg, Tucker flicks it easily towards fine leg for a boundary. 100 up for Ireland.
24.4
.
On a good length on middle, Tucker blocks it off the front foot.
24.3
.
Full delivery outside off, Tucker drives it towards point where the fielder does well to stop it.
24.2
1
Picks the gap nicely! Shorter and outside off, Adair guides it uppishly but between point and gully and down towards third man for one.
24.1
1
On the pads, it is worked down to fine leg for one.
In over# 1
1
0
2
0
0
2lb
Hayden Walsh 3/0(1)
23.6
1
Full delivery on off, Tucker drives it through covers for a run.
23.5
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Tucker plays it back towards the bowler.
23.4
2
Floated delivery on middle, Tucker flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
23.3
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Lorcan defends it out.
23.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, Tucker blocks it off the back foot.
23.1
2lb
Tossed up delivery on leg, Tucker looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen get two runs. The umpire gives it as leg byes.
Hayden Walsh is on now!
In over# 1
4
0W
0
1lb
1
0
Sheldon Cottrell 19/2(5)
22.6
4
FOUR! Poor delivery from Cottrell. On a length on leg, Adair flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary and gets off the mark in style. 6 runs and a wicket from the over. Another productive over for the hosts.
Mark Adair is the new batsman in.
22.5
W
OUT! Another one bites the dust! Simi Singh has been caught down the leg side. Ireland slip further. It is down the leg side, Singh looks to flick but gets a feather. It goes to Hope who takes it and appeals and up goes the finger. Cottrell gets his second and does his trademark salute celebration for the second time in the day.
22.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Simi blocks it off the back foot.
22.3
1lb
On a good length on leg, Tucker looks to flick but gets it off the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a run. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
22.2
1
On a length on middle, Singh flicks it through square leg for a single.
22.1
.
Short delivery on middle, Simi defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Roston Chase 22/1(7)
21.6
1
Full on off, Singh drives it through covers. The batsmen change ends.
21.5
1
Loopy delivery on off, Tucker drives it through mid off for a single.
21.4
1
Full delivery on middle, Simi drives it through mid on for a run.
21.3
1
Short delivery on off, Tucker cuts it through point for a single.
21.2
.
Floated delivery on off, Tucker defends it off the front foot.
21.1
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Simi drives it through mid on. The batsmen take a single.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0W
1
Sheldon Cottrell 14/1(4)
20.6
.
Good length delivery on middle, Tucker defends it off the front foot.
20.5
1
On a length on middle, Simi flicks it through square leg for a run.
20.4
.
Very full delivery on middle, Singh looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
20.3
.
On a good length on middle, Singh defends it out.
Simi Singh is the new man in!
20.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Cottrell gets his first wicket and Ireland have lost half their side back into the hut. His first spell was quite poor, he would have hoped for a better second and he has started off brilliantly. This is a short of a length delivery outside off, Porterfield looks to cut but gets an outside edge due to the extra bounce. It goes towards the keeper where Shai Hope takes a comfortable catch.
20.1
1
Length delivery on middle, Tucker flicks it through square leg for a run.
Sheldon Cottrell is back! 3-0-12-0 his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Roston Chase 17/1(6)
19.6
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Porterfield plays it back towards the bowler.
19.5
.
Flighted delivery on off, Porterfield plays it to point.
19.4
1
Loopy delivery on off, Tucker punches it towards point for a single.
19.3
.
Floated delivery on off, Tucker plays a reverse sweep towards short third man where the fielder makes a fine stop.
19.2
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Tucker blocks it off the front foot.
19.1
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Tucker sweeps it towards mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
1
Alzarri Joseph 24/3(7)
18.6
.
On off, Porterfield blocks it off the back foot.
18.5
.
On a good length on leg, Porterfield looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
18.4
.
On a good length on middle, Porterfield taps it towards point.
18.3
1
On a length on off, Tucker guides it towards third man for a run.
18.2
1
A little too straight, this is clipped towards fine leg for one.
18.1
1
Nicely played! Short and on middle, Tucker pulls it nicely through mid-wicket and takes one.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
1
1
Roston Chase 16/1(5)
17.6
.
Full delivery on off, Porterfield drives it towards mid off.
17.5
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Porterfield flicks it to mid-wicket.
17.4
4
FOUR! Loose delivery from Chase. Tossed up delivery on the pads, Porterfield sweeps it towards short fine leg where the fielder tries to stop it but it goes through him for a boundary.
17.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Porterfield plays it to point.
17.2
1
Full delivery on off, Tucker drives it through mid off. The batsmen cross ends.
17.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Porterfield drives it through wide mid off for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1wd
0W
Alzarri Joseph 21/3(6)
16.6
.
On a good length on middle, Tucker defends it out. A successful over comes to an end for the hosts.
16.5
.
Length delivery on off, Tucker plays it to point.
16.4
.
On a good length on middle, Lorcan keeps it out.
16.3
.
On a length on off, Tucker taps it to point.
16.2
.
Good length delivery on middle, Tucker blocks it off the back foot.
16.2
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, Tucker looks to flick but misses it.
Lorcan Tucker walks out to bat.
16.1
W
OUT! LBW! Kevin O'Brien departs too! Trouble, trouble, more trouble. It is Alzarri amongst the wickets again. His third for the afternoon. On a good length on middle, O'Brien walks across and looks to flick but misses it and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger immediately. Ball Tracker shows that it is hitting the middle and leg stump.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
2
1
Roston Chase 10/1(4)
15.6
1
A full toss, this is hit through covers for one.
15.5
.
Another one on off, defended.
15.4
.
Floats it up on off, blocked.
15.3
.
Just short! Tosses it up on off, Kevin drives uppishly but just short of covers.
15.2
2
Flatter and quicker outside off, Kevin cuts it through point and takes two.
15.1
1
Tosses it up on middle, this is eased down to long on for one.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0W
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 20/2(5)
14.6
1
Full on middle and leg, flicked away for a run.
14.5
.
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
14.4
1
On middle, flicked through mid-wicket for a single.
Kevin O'Brien walks in at number 5, replacing Delany.
14.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Alzarri strikes again. His second today. A short ball outside off, Delany looks to pull but the ball skids on after pitching. Takes the under edge ans goes behind. Shai Hope dives to his left and takes a wonderful catch.
14.2
.
RUN OUT CHANCE MISSED! Porterfield was gone for all money. A length ball outside off, Delany plays it towards point. He sets off for a single and Porterfield responds but then Delany sends him back. Porterfueld is halfway down the track and Hayden Walsh fires a throw at the bowler's end but misses. Porterfield had no chance of getting back.
14.1
.
Around off, solidly defended.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Roston Chase 6/1(3)
13.6
1
Full delivery on middle, Delany drives it through mid on for a run.
13.5
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Delany defends it off the back foot.
13.4
.
Floated delivery on middle, Delany defends it off the back foot.
13.3
1
Loopy delivery on off, William punches it towards point for a single.
13.2
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Porterfield defends it off the front foot.
13.1
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Porterfield drives it towards mid on where the fielder does well to stop it.
In over# 1
0
1
1wd
0
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 18/1(4)
12.6
.
Good length delivery on middle, Delany blocks it off the back foot.
12.5
1
Full delivery on off, Porterfield drives it through covers for a run.
12.5
1wd
WIDE! Bowls a bouncer, Porterfield does well to duck under it.
12.4
.
On a good length on off, Porterfield blocks it well.
12.3
.
Short delivery on middle, Porterfield looks to pull but gets hit on the thigh pad.
12.2
.
Play and a miss! On a good length and outside off, William looks to again defend but misses it.
12.1
.
BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Porterfield looks to defend but misses it.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
1
0
Roston Chase 4/1(2)
11.6
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Delany blocks it off the front foot.
11.5
1
Loopy delivery on off, Porterfield plays a reverse sweep towards point where the fielder does well to stop it with a dive. The batsmen take a run.
11.4
.
Full delivery on off, Porterfield drives it towards mid off.
11.3
1
Full delivery on off, Delany drives it towards covers for a run.
11.2
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Porterfield drives it towards mid off where the fielder tries to stop it but it goes through him. The batsmen cross ends.
11.1
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Porterfield flicks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Alzarri Joseph 16/1(3)
10.6
.
Good length delivery outside off, Delany offers no shot to this one.
10.5
.
Short of a length delivery on leg, Delany looks to pull but misses it.
10.4
1
Full delivery on middle, William drives it through mid on. The batsmen cross ends.
10.3
1
Short delivery on middle, Delany pulls it towards square leg for a single.
10.2
.
Good length delivery on off, Delany keeps it out.
10.1
1
On a length on middle, Porterfield flicks it through square leg for a run.
Powerplay 2 is signaled. Maximum of 4 fielders will be outside the 30-yard circle.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0W
Roston Chase 1/1(1)
9.6
.
Shorter and on off, Delany keeps it out.
9.5
.
Another one on middle, defended.
9.4
.
On middle, blocked.
9.3
1
Porterfield is off the mark as he eases it down to long off.
9.2
.
Tosses it on off, blocked.
9.1
W
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Chase strikes on his first ball itself! It is a big wicket too, Balbirnie, probably Ireland's best batter. It is bowled outside off, it is the straighter one. Balbirne looks to defend but does so inside the line. The ball kisses the outside edge and Hope makes no mistake. Excellent bowling change.
In over# 1
1
6
0
0
1
0
Alzarri Joseph 13/1(2)
8.6
1
Length delivery on middle, Balbirnie looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It goes towards fine leg for a single.
8.5
6
SIX! Short delivery on middle, Balbirnie pulls it over fine leg for a maximum.
8.4
.
On middle, it is worked towards mid-wicket.
8.3
.
The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball.
8.2
1
Shorter and around off, Delany looks to push at it but gets an inside edge onto the pads. It rolls on the leg side and a single is taken.
8.1
.
On middle, kept out.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
4
0
Keemo Paul 26/0(4)
7.6
.
On a good length on off, Andy blocks it off the back foot.
7.5
.
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
7.4
4
FOUR! Second boundary of the over. Length delivery on middle, Balbirnie flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary.
7.3
.
Bowls a bouncer, Andy ducks under it.
7.2
4
FOUR! Full and outside off, Balbirnie drives it through covers for a boundary.
7.1
.
Length delivery on off, Balbirnie punches it to mid on.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0W
0
4
Alzarri Joseph 5/1(1)
6.6
.
The batsman picked that bouncer early and let it through to the keeper.
6.5
1
Length delivery on off, Balbirnie guides it towards third man for a run.
6.4
.
Outside off, Balbirnie offers no shot to this one.
Andy Balbirnie is the new man in.
6.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! West Indies get their first breakthrough. Short delivery on middle, Stirling pulls it uppishly towards mid-wicket where Pollard takes a comfortable catch.
6.2
.
Outside off, Stirling offers no shot to this one.
6.1
4
FOUR! Short delivery on middle, Stirling pulls it through square leg for a boundary.
In over# 1
2
1wd
1nb
0
0
0
0
0
Keemo Paul 18/0(3)
5.6
2
The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. They manage to come back for the second.
5.6
1wd
Bowls it wide outside off, Delany shoulders arms to this one.
5.6
1nb
Length delivery on off, Delany defends it towards point. It is an another NO BALL! Once again the third umpire spots it and then conveys the message to the umpire.
5.5
.
Full delivery on off, Delany drives it to covers.
5.4
.
Good length delivery on middle, Delany blocks it off the back foot.
5.3
.
On a length and outside off, Delany punches it to the off side.
5.2
.
Length delivery on off, Delany punches it to covers.
5.1
.
Bowls a yorker on off, Delany digs it out.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
0
Sheldon Cottrell 12/0(3)
4.6
.
Full delivery on off, Stirling drives it to covers.
4.5
.
Full and outside off, Stirling plays it to covers.
4.4
4
FOUR! Short and outside off, Stirling cuts it through point for a boundary.
4.3
.
Length delivery on off, Stirling blocks it off the back foot.
4.2
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Stirling looks to drive but misses it.
4.1
.
Punched off the back foot by the batsman.
In over# 1
4
0
1
1nb
0
2
0
Keemo Paul 14/0(2)
3.6
4
FOUR! On a good length and outside off, Delany looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary.
3.5
.
Length delivery outside off, Delany punches it to point.
3.4
1
Short delivery on middle, Stirling pulls it through mid-wicket for a run.
3.4
1nb
Full delivery on off, Stirling drives it towards mid off. Now then, the umpire signals it a NO BALL! It is the third umpire who spots it and then coveys the message to the umpire. Free Hit coming up.
3.3
.
Good length delivery on off, Stirling blocks it off the back foot.
3.2
2
Full delivery on middle, Stirling flicks it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
3.1
.
On a length on middle, Stirling looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
0
Sheldon Cottrell 8/0(2)
2.6
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
2.5
.
Leading edge but safe! On the pads, Delany closes the face of the bat a touch early. He gets a leading edge which lands just short of the short mid-wicket fielder.
2.4
4
FOUR! Goes short does Cottrell, Delany stays back and pulls it through mid-wicket and it races away.
2.3
.
Back of a length and on middle, it is kept out.
2.2
.
The batsman fails to put bat on ball.
2.1
.
On off, kept out.
In over# 1
0
1
1wd
0
0
4
0
Keemo Paul 6/0(1)
1.6
.
Outside off, Stirling offers no shot to this one.
1.5
1
The batsman plays it with an angled bat and guides it to third man. One run added to the total.
1.5
1wd
The ball is down the leg side but the batsman still goes after it. Wide signalled by the umpire.
1.4
.
On a length on off, Delany plays it to point.
1.3
.
The batsman lets the ball go outside his off stump.
1.2
4
FOUR! Back of a length and outside off, Delany looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary.
1.1
.
The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump.
Keemo Paul to bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
2
Sheldon Cottrell 4/0(1)
0.6
.
Length delivery on off, Paul plays it to the off side.
0.5
.
On a length on off, Stirling punches it to point.
0.4
2
Length delivery on off, Stirling taps it through point. The batsmen get two runs.
0.3
.
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot.
0.2
.
The batsman shoulders arms to let that one through.
0.1
2
The ball has been square driven by the batsman. They manage to come back for the second. Paul Stirling and Ireland is off the mark.
We are all set to begin. The West Indies players are out in the middle. Paul Stirling and the debutant Gareth Delany will open the batting for Ireland. Sheldon Cottrell will start the proceedings for the hosts.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Shai Hope (WK), Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, Keiron Pollard (C), Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Hayden Walsh, Alzarri Joseph, Sheldon Cottrell.
Ireland (Playing XI) - Paul Stirling, Gareth Delany (DEBUT), Andrew Balbirnie (C), William Porterfield, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Kevin O'Brien, Mark Adair, Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Andy McBrine, Boyd Rankin.
TOSS - Up goes the coin and it lands in favour of the visitors. Ireland have won the toss and have elected to bat first.
A warm welcome to the first ODI between West Indies and Ireland in Bridgetown. The hosts would look to start 2020 in a positive note. They would look to improve their performance from their last series against India. On the other hand, Ireland would look to begin with a confident manner. They have a good batting line-up and can give a tough fight to the hosts. Stay tuned for the toss and the teams.
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