West Indies in Ireland, 3 ODI Series, 2025 |3rd ODI |5/25/2025 Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin
Commentary
Right then, that is it from this stop-and-start 3rd ODI due to rain, where West Indies have completely brushed aside Ireland to share the spoils. Both the captains, Shai Hope and Paul Stirling, have been handed over the trophy as they pose together with the series ending at 1-1. The Windies will now move to England for a three-match ODI series, starting on 29th May, while Ireland have a bit of a break and will be back in action against the West Indies again in a three-match T20I series that will begin on 12th June. However, there is still plenty of cricket action around the world, and you can enjoy our coverage by just switching tabs. Until next time, cheers and goodbye!
Shai Hope, the victorious skipper of the West Indies, says that he is very pleased with the overall performance of the team, though the last game got washed out, otherwise, the result of the series could have been in their favour, and he can’t control the weather. Adds that a player doesn’t need a definite number of games to become an experienced player, as each and every individual is mature enough to take their respective responsibilities. Mentions that Matthew Forde has been exceptional for them in the entire series, and his bowling adds a different layer to them. Further adds that they have prepared well and are excited for the upcoming England tour. Ends by saying that they will want to carry this momentum with them on the next tour.
Paul Stirling, the captain of Ireland, says they were not able to hit the straps with the ball but were happy to bowl first today. Shares, Josh Little and Jordan Neill have been looked at; they'll have scans tomorrow, and due to that, they had a difficult last 20 overs. Tells that they will switch to the T20Is coming up next in the series.
Keacy Carty is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AND ALSO PLAYER OF THE SERIES for his amazing batting display, racking up 278 runs in 3 games. Starts by saying it feels good to come overseas and perform well. Shares, they played according to the conditions and also figured out against the bowlers how they wanted to take on. Reckons they did well against England recently and wants to do the same in the upcoming series.
Presentation Time...
West Indies were ruthless with the ball, led by a fiery opening spell from Jayden Seales, who struck early with three superb deliveries. Although wickets dried up for a period, they maintained relentless pressure on the batters. Once Alzarri Joseph broke through by dismissing Tucker, the collapse began - Justin Greaves and Roston Chase added one each, before Evin Lewis sealed the deal with a run-out to wrap things up.
Earlier in the day, West Indies registered the highest-ever ODI total at this venue, powered by a sensational 170 of Keacy Carty and a composed half-century from Shai Hope. Justin Greaves added the finishing touches with his maiden ODI fifty, striking some powerful blows towards the end. Barry McCarthy claimed three wickets but was expensive, conceding 100 runs. Liam McCarthy picked up two, while Andy McBrine and George Dockrell chipped in with a wicket apiece.
Ireland were never quite in the hunt, faced with a daunting target. Losing Andy Balbirnie early didn’t help their cause, and although Paul Stirling got a start, he too fell without making it count. Cade Carmichael and Lorcan Tucker tried to steady the innings with a decent partnership, with the former narrowly missing out on a fifty. But once that stand was broken, the collapse was swift. From 112/3, they crumbled to 165 all out, with Josh Little and Jordan Neill unable to bat due to injuries sustained earlier in the game.
A commanding win for the West Indies! They’ve drawn level in the series with a top-notch performance, and it's well deserved. After showcasing some brilliant batting in the previous game that was sadly washed out, they returned here and delivered yet another outstanding all-round display.
29.5
W
Jayden Seales to Liam McCarthy, OUT! RUN OUT! THAT'S ALL FOR IRELAND! WEST INDIES WIN BY A HUGE MARGIN OF 197 RUNS! As the two remaining batters won't come out to bat because of their respective injuries! On a length, from around the wicket and around off, Liam McCarthy drives it on the up towards cover, where the ball goes in the air but falls down just in front of the cover fielder. Evin Lewis collects the ball on the bounce, and meantime, Andy McBrine has left his crease for a quick run but is sent back by his partner. Lewis makes an aim and hits the bullseye at the bowling end, with Andy falling short by miles.
29.4
0
Jayden Seales to Liam McCarthy, Nagging length and around off, Liam McCarthy drops it down beside the pitch to the off side and looks to take a single but is denied by his partner.
29.3
0
Jayden Seales to Liam McCarthy, Full and drifting on the pads, just outside leg, Liam McCarthy misses his flick shot and gets hit on the pads. There is a mild appeal for LBW from the slip cordon but is denied by the umpire.
29.2
1
Jayden Seales to Andy McBrine, Switches to around the wicket and bowls it from wide of the crease, hard length and around middle, Andy tucks it towards mid-wicket and takes a single.
29.1
4
Jayden Seales to Andy McBrine, FOUR! PULLED AWAY! Back of a length and around leg, not a great line to be honest, Andy McBrine shifts his weight to the back foot and hooks it fine to deep fine leg for a boundary.
END OF OVER 29 | 1 Runs & 1 Wkt | IRE 160/7
Change. Jayden Seales is brought back into the attack.
28.6
0
Roston Chase to Liam McCarthy, Very full and around off, Liam McCarthy leans on and drives it back to the bowler.
28.5
0
Roston Chase to Liam McCarthy, Floated it up and around off, Liam McCarthy tries to defend it but gest beaten on the outside edge.
28.4
1
Roston Chase to Andy McBrine, Short and around off, Andy McBrine pushes it to the right of cover for a single off the back foot.
28.3
W
Roston Chase to Barry McCarthy, OUT! RUN OUT! Ireland lose their seventh and West Indies are on top! Tossed it up and around middle, Barry McCarthy plays it off the back foot and flicks it to the right of mid-wicket, and sets off for a quick single. The fielder there, Justin Greaves, is very quick as he collects the ball and takes his time, before making a direct hit at the non-striker's end. The batter seems to be touch short of his crease, despite dragging his bat as Roston Chase gets into the celebratory act instantly. The third umpire is called up and he checks the replays to confirm the same. Barry McCarthy will have to go back for a duck.
28.2
0
Roston Chase to Barry McCarthy, Nagging length and around off, Barry McCarthy goes on the back foot and defends it into the pitch.
DRINKS! The victory looks inevitable at this point for the West Indies, but they still are four wickets away. Ireland could only show some fight from here and try and take the game deep. These two, though, definitely can bat, so the West Indies can't lie back at this point. Also, Barry McCarthy comes in next.
28.1
W
Roston Chase to George Dockrell, OUT! CAUGHT! Straight to the fielder! Roston Chase picks up a wicket on his first ball only! He drops it a bit short and into the batter, around middle, George Dockrell goes back and looks to take him on. He mistimes his pull shot straight to deep backward square leg, where the centurion of the first inning, Keacy Carty, makes no mistake, as he pouches it safely. Ireland are six down and they look just out of the chase, already.
END OF OVER 28 | 11 Runs & 1 Wkt | IRE 159/5
27.6
0
Justin Greaves to Andy McBrine, On a length and around off, Andy McBrine comes forward and shows the full face of the bat to defend it.