refreshThat is all from this game. So, the third ODI turns out to be a must win for West Indies who are 1-0 down at the moment in the series. Do join us for the final ODI on the 25th of this month at 9.45 am GMT. Do join us earlier for the build up. Cheers!
So, the inevitable has happened. THE MATCH HAS BEEN CALLED OFF. The rain was persistent enough for the undesirable result to take place. The rain was predicted right from the start but luckily we got a clear sky and a nice 50-over battle to watch. Keacy Carty grabbed the headlines but it was Forde's fifty (the joint-fastest ODI half-century in the history of the game) that took the total over 350. The stage was set for Ireland to show their batting prowess as they did in the first ODI but the weather gods had other plans.
UPDATE - 16.18 GMT - The umpires are discussing with the ground staff under umbrellas, suggesting the rain is still impacting play, and a decision on the game's status is likely imminent; given the heavy rain and poor drainage, the match might be abandoned with Dublin's weather forecast showing more chances of rain.
UPDATE- 16.03 GMT - The situation remains unchanged, with the grounds staff having attempted some activity around the pitch, but it seems they've given up for now. With no new updates, the chances of the game proceeding look increasingly bleak. Fingers are still crossed that the rain will subside and play will resume, but it doesn't look promising at the moment.
UPDATE - 15.20 GMT - The rain in Dublin continues to cause a delay in the Ireland vs West Indies 2nd ODI match. The cut-off time for a 20-over contest is 17.00 GMT.
UPDATE - 15.11 GMT - Not a single human being present on the ground. The rain continues to pour down. Just a reminder, a minimum of 20 overs is required to constitute a completed ODI. For that, we need the rain to stop as quickly as possible.
UPDATE - 14.42 GMT - The covers are firmly placed as the rain continues to pour at Castle Avenue, Dublin. The waiting game continues...Stay tuned.
Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage
UPDATE - 14.05 GMT - We should be getting going by now but the rain has arrived and the pitch is under cover. More sheets arrive as we speak and as a result, the start of the chase has been delayed. Stay tuned.
...THE RUN CHASE...
The Irish bowlers struggled to contain the Windies' batting unit, with too many loose deliveries being hit for boundaries. However, some positives can be taken from Barry McCarthy, who picked up 2 wickets, and Liam, who claimed 3 wickets. The target is daunting, but Ireland's batting unit showed their prowess in the first ODI, and if they can replicate that performance, it could be a thrilling chase. The stage is set for an exciting second innings, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how Ireland will respond to the massive total set by the West Indies.
Despite losing both openers within the Powerplay, the Windies' innings stabilized with a crucial partnership between Keacy Carty and Shai Hope, who added 81 runs together. Carty went on to score a century, showcasing his batting prowess, while Hope fell just one run short of a half-century. The game took a dramatic turn when Matthew Forde came in and smashed the joint-fastest ODI half-century in the history of the game, reaching the milestone in just 16 deliveries and equaling AB de Villiers' record.
Paul Stirling's decision to bowl first has backfired as the West Indies have amassed a massive total of 352 runs.
49.6OUT! BOWLED! Something to cheer for Little and Ireland as they wrap up things! Bowls the yorker slanting on off. Motie looks to dig it out but misses and it crashes the stumps. West Indies end with 352/8.
49.5SIX! That's a wonderful shot! Short of a length and outside off. Motie hangs on the back foot and carves it over deep point for a six. 350 up for the West Indies.
49.4SIX! MOTIE FINDS THE FENCE! Anticipated line and length. Bowls it short and on leg, Motie was ready with an open stance. He pulls it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
49.3This is full and on middle, Greaves drills it to long on for a single.
49.2Change of pace from Josh Little as he bowls a slower one across the batter. Greaves is deceived as he looks to pull it but misses.
49.1Slightly short and on middle and leg. Motie pulls it to mid-wicket for a single.
48.6Length ball, outside off, Greaves slaps it through covers for a couple of runs.
48.5FOUR! MORE! Greaves moves into the 40s! West Indies past 335. Shorter and on middle, Greaves pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary.
48.4FOUR! Down the ground! Very full and on middle, Greaves stands his ground and smashes it past the bowler for a boundary.
48.4Wide! Goes short again, around off. Greaves swings and misses.
48.3Shorter and outside off, too short and Greaves slashes his blade but misses. Good bowling so far.
48.2TWO DOTS! Barry McCarthy delivers the hard length again, this is on middle, Greaves looks to pull but misses.
48.1Bowls the hard length, outside off, Greaves gets on top of the bounce and plays it back to Barry McCarthy.
47.6A single to end the over as Greaves works it to third man for a single.
47.5SIX! Greaves needs to take more of the strike now! Bowls it on a length and wide of off. Greaves thumps it as he goes across and pulls it over mid-wicket for a biggie.
47.4Outside off, Motie guides it to third man for a single.
47.3Keeps it full again, this is on middle, Motie slog-sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
47.2This is full and on middle, Greaves lofts it down to long off for a single.
47.1Short in length and on middle, Motie pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
46.6Fuller ball, on off. Motie pushes it to cover for a single.
Gudakesh Motie is the new man in.
46.5OUT! BOWLED! End of a thundering innings from Forde! He goes on 58 off 19 balls. Very full and angling on leg, probably was the slower delivery. Forde shuffles across, opens up his body to flick but fails to dig it out and it crashes the leg stump.
46.4A good length delivery on leg, Forde clears his front leg to go downtown but misses and it whizzes past the leg pole.
46.3FOUR! PULLED AWAY! He is unstoppable right now! Short in length and on middle, Forde pulls it to deep square leg for a boundary.
46.3Wide! Bowls it very short and over Forde's head as he leaves it alone.
46.2SIX! FIFTY FOR FORDE IN 16 DELIVERIES! The Windies' power is here to thrive! Just the kind of knock they wanted. Very full and outside off, Matthew Forde frees his arms and thumps it over cover for a six.
46.2SIX! Stand and deliver! He can do everything! A low gentle full toss asking to be hit. Matthew Forde powers it over extra cover and it goes the distance. WAIT!! Liam McCarthy has overstepped. A free hit will follow.
46.1Very full and outside off, Forde shuffles across to paddle/scoop but misses it.
45.6Short of a length and outside off, Greaves slashes his blade and misses. 16 runs off the over.
45.5FOUR! West Indies edging closer to 300. Very full and on middle, Greaves gets inside the crease and drives it past diving mid off for a boundary.
45.4Very full and outside off, Forde drives it past cover for a single.
45.3SIX! What a blinder Matthew Forde is playing! Once again a similar shot! Mayes bowls it full and outside off, Matthew Forde shuffles across and scoops it behind the keeper for a biggie.
45.2FOUR! MORE RUNS! That was a freebie! A full toss, outside off, Matthew Forde steps across and scoops it over fine leg for a boundary.
45.1This is full and outside off, Greaves drives it to long off for a single.
44.6SIX! Fourth biggie of the over and Matthew Forde has just got the number of Josh Little. On a length wide of off, Matthew Forde lofts this high into the sky but gets it to travel the distance as well. The fielder thought he was in business as he tracked back looking to catch this but this sailed over the fence.
44.5SIX! Makes the most of the free hit. Pace off, back of a length, around off. Matthew Forde clears his front foot and has pulled this powerfully out of the park towards deep mid-wicket. Third biggie of the over.
44.5NO BALL AND A SIX! Josh Little has overstepped. Bumper, around middle and leg, Matthew Forde comes inside the line of it and pulls this over deep square for a massive six.
44.4Good length, around off, Matthew Forde swings and misses.
44.3SIX! DISPATCHED! Back of a length, around middle and off, Matthew Forde stands still and pulls this right out of the middle of his bat and lands this way behind the fence and into the stands towards cow corner for a huge six.
44.2Back of a length, angling across the batter. Matthew Forde walks across and looks to ramp this towards fine leg but gets beaten.
44.1Good length on middle and leg, Justin Greaves tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for one.
43.6On a length wide outside off, Matthew Forde looks to scoop it but gets beaten.
43.5Short-pitched, around leg, Matthew Forde comes inside the line and goes for the hook but misses.
43.4SIX! SMASHED AWAY FOR A HUGE SIX! Pitched-up wide outside off, Matthew Forde strides to the pitch of this and nails the lofted drive over deep extra cover for a biggie.
43.3On a length around middle and leg, Justin Greaves flicks this to wide long on for one.
43.2Good length on off, Matthew Forde blocks this towards off and takes a single.
Matthew Forde walks out next.
43.1OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Full and on off, Roston Chase moves a long way across and looks to ramp this one. Gets it off the toe and straight to Paul Stirling at short fine leg for his dismissal. Paul Stirling timed his jump to perfection to hold onto this one.
42.6Back of a length on off, Roston Chase slaps this to sweeper cover for one.
42.5Short-pitched around middle and off, Roston Chase pulls this towards long leg and runs two more.
42.4Back of a length on middle and leg, Justin Greaves pulls this crisply but straight to deep square for just one.
42.3Back of a length around off, Roston Chase looks to go over the top of extra cover but gets an outside edge and the ball has gone towards deep third for one.
42.2In the air but safe. Good length around off, Romario Shepherd punches this just out of the reach of Andy McBrine at cover for a couple.
42.1Back of a length, angling away from the batter. Chase looks to punches off the back foot but gets beaten.
41.6This is slog swept to deep mid-wicket for a single. Singles are not doing any good to WI as they still got 5 wickets in hands and they need to put the step on the accelerator.
41.5Floated wide of off, Justin Greaves rocks back and cuts this to sweeper cover for one.
41.4Tossed up on leg, Roston Chase nudges this to deep mid-wicket for a single more.
41.3Short of a length around middle and leg, Justin Greaves pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
41.2Pushed through on the pads, Romario Shepherd tucks this to mid-wicket for one.
41.1Floated around middle and leg, Justin Greaves flicks this to deep square for a single.
40.6Good length on off, Justin Greaves guides this to third man region for one.
40.5Back of a length around middle and leg, Justin Greaves pulls this to deep mid-wicket for a couple. This was headed to the fence but a brilliant fielding effort save two for the side.
40.4Good length on off, Justin Greaves pokes at it but gets beaten on the outside.
40.3Short and wide outside off, Roston Chase cuts this to sweeper cover for one.
40.2On a length around middle and off, Justin Greaves flicks this to mid on for a single.
40.1Good length around off, shoots up on the batter. Chase looks to block this but gets an outside edge racing past gully for one.
39.6Flighted full and on off, Chase lofts it to long off for a single. Wide of the fielder for a run.
39.5APPEAL FOR LBW but turned down! That looked close! This one comes with the arm, flat and around off. Chase is squared up as he looks to defend. He misses and gets hit on the pads. Just missing the stumps maybe.
39.4FOUR! FINE SHOT! Very full and around off, Chase gets on his knee and sweeps it through square leg for a boundary.
39.3Flighted full and around off, Chase leans and blocks on the up back to the bowler.
39.2Flat and outside off, Chase looks to cut but outside edges it to short third man.
39.1Tossed up full and around off, Chase leans and blocks it out.
38.6On a length and on middle, Greaves defends it out.
38.5This is full and on middle, Greaves shuffles inside his crease and blocks it out.
38.4Sliced away! Goes full and close to the off pole. Chase tries to loft it away but slices it to third man for a single.
38.3Length ball, around off, Greaves nudges it to square leg for a single.
38.2Short in length and outside off, Greaves pulls it to mid-wicket. Good stop by Andy McBrine there as it came like a rocket.
38.1Too full and on middle, Chase flicks it to square leg where a misfield allows them a single.
37.6This is full and around off, spins away. Greaves plays with soft hands on the off side.
37.5Tossed up on middle, Greaves drives it back to the bowler.
37.4This is full and outside off, Chase drives it to long off for a single.
37.3Tossed up on middle, Chase leans and blocks it out.
37.2FOUR! Chase doesn't want to drop the intent! Bags a boundary! Floated on middle, Chase hammers it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
37.1This is full and outside off, Chase drives it to cover.
36.6Full and on middle, Chase flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
36.5WHAT A RIPPER! Superb delivery! On a good length and around off, it lands and nips back in sharply as it squares Chase in half. Chase looks to defend but it goes through the gate and over the stumps.
Roston Chase is the new man in.
36.4OUT! GONE! HUNDRED AND OUT! Much needed wicket for Ireland! A clear deflection on this one. Short of a length and on off, at a good height to pull but Keacy Carty makes room to slash at it and edges it to the keeper who makes no mistake. End of a terrific knock from Keacy Carty.
36.3Shorter and outside off, Greaves punches it through covers for a single.
36.2FOUR! Greaves hits one now! This was in the slot for him, fuller and angling on leg. Greaves uses the angle and lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
36.1A length ball, around off, Keacy Carty punches it back to Liam McCarthy who bends but only half-stops it. It rolls back and they run across.
35.6Flatter and around off, angling in. Keacy Carty knocks it to cover for a single.
35.5Tossed up, outside off, Keacy Carty pushes it to cover.
35.4CENTURY FOR CARTY! A long awaited second hundred for Keacy Carty finally arrives! He had to really work hard for this one. Full and outside off, Keacy Carty drives it through covers for a couple of runs. Risky second but makes his way nicely. Maybe time to go full throttle now for Keacy Carty.
35.3Flatter and outside off. Keacy Carty punches it to point.
35.2Too full and on off. Keacy Carty solidly defends it out.
35.1Flat and outside off, Greaves punches it to cover for a single.
34.6Liam McCarthy dishes out a lovely yorker on middle, Keacy Carty respects with a block.
34.5Good running! On a length and on off, Greaves defends it back onto the pads. It rolls onto the off side and they sneak in a single.
34.4Tad fuller and outside off, Keacy Carty plays it to cover for a single.
34.3FOUR! MOVES TO 97! Very full and around off. Keacy Carty opens up his body and frees his arms as he slams it past the bowler and into the fence.
34.2FOUR! Keacy Carty moves into the 90s! Picks the length very nicely! This was the bumper outside off, Keacy Carty gets tall and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
34.1Length ball on middle, Greaves flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
33.6An arm ball full and on middle, Keacy Carty blocks it to cover.
33.5Floated on middle, Keacy Carty prods and defends it out.
33.4Very full and on middle, this is tucked to square leg.
33.3FOUR! Keacy Carty won't stop! He is in his groove! Flighted very full and outside off, Keacy Carty smashes it through covers for four runs.
33.2Greaves is off the mark! Tossed up on off, Greaves pushes it to cover for one.
Justin Greaves walks in next.
33.1OUT! TAKEN! How many times have you seen a wicket right after the drinks break! George Dockrell strikes on the very first ball. Flatter and outside off, Jangoo looks to cut with hard hands but outside edges it to short third man where Paul Stirling takes a great catch near his head.
DRINKS! West Indies just leaning in front at its moment as they are close to the 200 mark with more than 15 overs to go. They would eye 300 with 7 wickets in hand. Ireland on the other hand have bowled well but need a couple of wickets and most importantly of Keacy Carty who looks well settled and eyeing a century right now.
32.6Shorter and outside off, Keacy Carty looks to push at it but misses.
32.5Skids on a bit as this is served around off, Jangoo hurries and nudges it to square leg for one.
32.4This is full and outside off, Jangoo pushes it to cover.
32.3Outside off, Keacy Carty guides it to third man for a single.
32.2Length and outside off, Jangoo taps it late to point for an easy single.
32.1Leg bye! Cramps the batter for room as this is bowled on the body. Keacy Carty fails to flick and it rolls to the leg side for a leg bye.
31.6A single to end the over as Keacy Carty drives it to cover.
31.5FOUR! Should have been stopped! Slightly short and outside off. Keacy Carty plays it very late past short third man who dives but to no avail. A boundary.
31.4This is full and outside off, Keacy Carty steps across and sweeps but to square leg.
31.3On middle, turns in late. Keacy Carty tucks it to square leg.
31.2Fuller delivery on middle, Keacy Carty plays it to the right of the bowler.
31.1FOUR! UP AND OVER! Floated full and outside off, Keacy Carty leans and lofts it over extra cover for a boundary.
30.6Tad short and outside off, Keacy Carty cuts it to deep point for a single.
30.5One more run as Jangoo tucks it to deep square leg.
30.4A length ball, around off, Keacy Carty looks to push but mistimes it on the off side. Good single quickly taken.
30.3Too full and on middle, Jangoo chips it straight down the ground and the man from mid off dives and cuts it off.
30.2Keeps it short and bowls it on middle, this is pulled to square leg for a single.
30.1Josh Little serves it short and on off, Keacy Carty pulls it wide of mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
Josh Little is back on.
29.6Fuller delivery on middle, Jangoo drives it back to the bowler.
29.5Outside off, Keacy Carty knocks it past cover for a single.
29.4Tossed up on middle, Keacy Carty nudges it to mid-wicket where Harry Tector dives to his right and stops.
29.3Goes flat and quicker outside off. Keacy Carty looks to punch but misses.
29.2Flighted full and outside off, spins in. Keacy Carty looks to slog-sweep but misses it completely.
29.1Full and outside off, Jangoo punches it to deep cover for a single.
28.6FOUR! The extra delivery turns out to be a boundary! Keacy Carty just changing gears now! Takes the charge to this short ball and pulls it to mid-wicket for a boundary.
28.6Wide! Goes short again and on middle, Keacy Carty ducks under it.
28.5SIX! Not off the middle but they will take it. Drops it short and outside off. Keacy Carty makes room and slaps on the up to extra cover for a biggie.
28.4Short in length and on off, Jangoo hops and drops it to backward point for one.
28.3Short in length and on off, Keacy Carty pulls it in front of square on the leg side for a single.
28.2FOUR! 150 up for the Windies! Slowly and strongly they are building for a big total! Shorter and on middle, Keacy Carty pulls it to mid-wicket for a boundary.
28.1Short of a length and on middle, Keacy Carty tucks it to mid-wicket.
27.6Full and on off, Keacy Carty drives this away for a single.
27.5Quicker and fuller outside off, Keacy Carty cuts this to short third.
27.4Pushed through on off, Keacy Carty defends this out.
27.3In the air... but safe. Tossed up on off, Keacy Carty looks to loft this over cover but gets it sliced off the outside off his bat and this lands just behind extra cover for two.
27.2Full and wide of off, Amir Jangoo pushes this towards cover and takes a single.
27.1Tossed up wide of off, Keacy Carty crunches this to sweeper cover for one.
26.6Good length on middle and off, Amir Jangoo blcosk this out.
26.5Bumper, around leg. Keacy Carty hooks this to fine leg and takes a single to bring up his half-century.
26.4Good length on off, Amir Jangoo steps across and guides this to deep third for one.
26.3Good length on middle and leg, Keacy Carty gets an inside edge towards square leg for one.
26.2Good length on off, Keacy Carty blocks this towards point for no run.
26.1Good length on middle and leg, Amir Jangoo steps inside the line of it and tucks this through square leg for one.
25.6Quicker and flatter outside off, Keacy Carty cuts this to short third for no run.
25.5Tossed up around middle and leg, Keacy Carty defends this one.
25.4Fuller one outside off, Amir Jangoo moves away from the stumps and drives this to long off for one.
25.3Tossed up on off, Keacy Carty drives this to sweeper cover for one.
25.2Quicker and flatter around off, Amir Jangoo cuts this through point for a single.
25.1Short of a length on off, Amir Jangoo punches this towards the right of the bowler and Andy McBrine fields this.
24.6Good length on off, Keacy Carty blocks this out.
24.5FOUR! Getting off the hook kind of stroke from Keacy Carty. Good length on off, Keacy Carty just closes his eyes and whacks this across the line. Luckily, for Carty and WI, the ball flies off the outside edge towards the third man region for a boundary.
24.4Good length on off, Keacy Carty defends this off his back foot.
24.3UNPLAYABLE! Good length, around off, shaping away after pitching. Keacy Carty gets jammed inside his crease and throws his bat out at it. Gets beaten on the outside.
24.2Short and wide outside off, Keacy Carty guides this towards the left of Harry Tector at point but he does well with a diving effort to his left to field this.
24.1Pitched up on off, Keacy Carty hammers this to mid on for no run.
23.6Fuller on the pads, Keacy Carty flicks this through mid-wicket for a single.
23.5Tossed up on off, Amir Jangoo pushes this through mid off for one.
23.4Quicker and flatter on off, Amir Jangoo blocks this out towards mid-wicket.
23.3Pushed through on off, Keacy Carty punches this a bit uppish but wide to the left of Dockrell for a single down to long off.
23.2Tossed up on middle and off, Amir Jangoo leans onto it and flicks this through mid on for a single.
23.1Floated across the batter, Keacy Carty cuts this away towards sweeper cover for one.
22.6Good length on off, Amir Jangoo defends this back to the bowler.
Amir Jangoo walks out next.
22.5OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Liam McCarthy gets his maiden ODI dismissal. Good length wide of off, Shai Hope tentatively pokes at it without any footwork. The ball gets an outside edge and it is taken behind the stumps well. Maybe reaching to his half-century with a single got the better of Hope here.
22.4FOUR! Nearly a biggie but a boundary nonetheless. Short-pitched, around middle and off, Shai Hope rocks onto his backfoot and hooks this towards the vacant space at deep square leg's left for a boundary.
22.3Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Keacy Carty pulls this flat and into the surface towards deep square for a single.
22.2On a length around off, keeping a tad low. Shai Hope opens the face of his bat late and guides this to deep third for one.
22.1Short and wide outside off, Keacy Carty cuts this to deep point for one.
21.6Quicker and flatter around off, Shai Hope stand up with the bounce and punches this to cover for no run.
21.5Flighted wide of off, Keacy Carty drives this to sweeper cover for one.
21.4Full and on off, Shai Hope drills this to long on for one.
21.3Touch quicker and just dragging the length back a bit. Shai Hope looks to defend this off his back foot but gets beaten.
21.2FOUR! Far too full, on off, Shai Hope gets right behind the line of it this time around and drives this all along the carpet through cover for a boundary.
21.1Trouble for the right-handers straight away. Tossed up outside off, turning this away from the batter. Shai Hope gets lured into the push off the front foot but her gets beaten.
George Dockrell is introduced into the attack.
20.6Length dragged back around off, Shai Hope stays back and punches this to long on for a single.
20.5Quicker and fuller on the pads, Shai Hope rocks back and defends this out.
20.4Fuller on the pads, Shai Hope defends this off his back foot.
20.3Floated around the pads, Keacy Carty tucks this towards square leg and was not that keen on the single but Hope pushed him and they manage to steal a single.
20.2Short of a length on off, Shai Hope rocks back and pushes this through cover for one.
20.1SIX! SIMPLY GLORIOUS! Tossed up around middle and off, Shai Hope jumps down the track, gets on top of the pitch of this and lofts this up and over the bowler and the fence towards the sight screen for the first biggie of the game.
19.6Good length on off, Keacy Carty defends this and just manages to get the ball bounce over the stumps. This was not too far from disturbing the timber.
19.5FOUR! CRACKED! Back of a length around middle and leg, Keacy Carty gets into a position to pull and goes through with the stroke. Pulls it well and it has just landed in front of the boundary cushion towards the deep mid-wicket for four runs.
19.4Short-pitched, on off. Keacy Carty pushes this towards Paul Stirling at extra cover.
19.3Good length on middle and leg, Keacy Carty tucks this towards mid-wicket for no run.
19.2Good length on off, Keacy Carty punches this off his back foot through cover for two.
19.1FOUR! A 50-run partnership comes up with this boundary. Back of a length on off, Keacy Carty was looking to drop this around the point region but gets an outside edge and this has raced in the gap between the keeper and third man fielder for dour runs.
18.6Tossed up on off, Shai Hope defends this off his front foot.
18.5Too full on off, Keacy Carty drives this to sweeper cover for a single.
18.4FOUR! Full and on off, Keacy Carty gets to the pitch of it and lofts this onside out over cover for a boundary. This was nicely played and a calculative stroke from Keacy Carty.
18.3Tossed up on off, Shai Hope pushes this to sweeper cover for one.
18.2Pushed through on off, Shai Hope blocks this off his back foot.
18.1Tossed up around off, Shai Hope pushes this towards sweeper cover for a couple.
17.6Slants across a length ball on the pads. Hope works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
17.5Short of a length and around off, Hope hops and blocks it on the off side.
17.4Liam McCarthy bends his back and bowls it short and outside off, Carty cuts it aerially and to cover for one.
17.3This is full and on middle, Carty nudges it to mid-wicket.
17.2On a nagging length and on off. Carty solidly blocks it out.
17.2Wide! Tries the bounce but drills it well over Carty's head. Wided.
17.1On a good length and on middle, Carty defends on the up and back to the bowler.
16.6A dot to end the over as Hope blocks it on the leg side.
16.5Tossed up on off, Carty punches it to cover for a sharp single.
16.4Slightly short and outside off. Carty goes back and slaps it to cover.
16.3Flatter and around off, quicker trajectory. Carty blocks it on the off side.
16.2QUICK SINGLE! Tossed up on off, Hope drops it in front of point for a sharp single.
16.1Andy McBrine starts with a fuller delivery on off, Carty drives it to cover where Paul Stirling dives to his right and parries it away for one.
DRINKS! More than an hour of play done and both teams have done well so far. Ireland by keeping it tight and picking two wickets, while the Windies in reply scored at a run rate just above 5. Hope and Carty look settled but not yet to change gears. Can West Indies control the middle phase and score freely or Ireland will be disciplined enough? Let's find out.
15.6Short of a length and on leg, Hope shuffles and pulls but straight into the keeper's mitts. A deflection but that was off the thigh pad.
15.5Well outside off. Shai Hope shoulders arms to it.
15.4Serves it full and on middle, little bit of shape. Hope solidly defends it out.
15.3On a length and outside off. Carty taps it late to third man for one more.
15.2Length ball, outside off. Hope chops it to third man for a single.
15.1Liam McCarthy starts with a full ball on middle, Hope turns it to mid-wicket.
14.6Too full and on the pads, Hope turns it to square leg for a single.
14.5BEATEN AGAIN! Hope is finding it difficult! Short of a length and on off, jags back in sharply. Hope is cut in half as he tries to play this one.
14.4Too full and on middle and leg, Hope turns it to mid-wicket.
14.3Lovely nut! That deserves something for the bowler! Goes wide of the crease and angles in a length ball on off, it straightens off and beats the edge of Hope as he tries to defend this up.
14.2Fuller delivery, outside off, Carty drives it to cover for a single.
14.1Pitched up on off, Carty drills it down to mid off.
13.6Five dots in the over! Goes for the widish yorker but bowls a low full toss. Hope is early into his shot as he mistimes it to mid-wicket.
13.5Slants across a length ball outside off. Hope gently taps it to cover.
13.4FOUR! Poor ball and punished! Shorter and on the leg side. Hope tickles it down to fine leg and releases all the pressure with this boundary.
13.3Nicely bowled! Keeps it full but just angles a shade across past the off pole. Hope tries to flick this away but misses.
13.2Josh Little keeps it full and on middle, extra pace on this one. Hope plays it back to the bowler.
13.1This is full and on middle, Hope defends it back to Little.
12.6Pitched up, outside off, Carty drives it to cover.
12.5Pushes it full and on middle and leg, Hope tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.
12.4Short of a length and outside off. Carty cuts it uppishly and to third man for a single.
12.3Short in length and outside off, Hope punches it through covers for one more.
12.2More runs! Too straight, this is full and on leg, Hope nudges it through mid-wicket for a brace.
12.1FOUR! Crunched away! A couple of really good shots from the skipper. Pushes forward, this full and outside off. Hope leans and drives it through covers for a boundary.
11.6Slides in a full ball on the pads. Hope helps it down to fine leg and retains the strike.
11.5Good length delivery around off, nips in a touch. Hope plays off the inner half back to Little.
11.4FOUR! Flicked away! Delicious shot. Very full and on middle, straight line and Hope flicks it past mid-wicket and it races to the fence.
11.3Tight from Little so far! Bowls into the surface, on middle, Hope makes room and keeps it out on the deck.
11.2Short in length and nips back in off the surface, on off and Carty edges his punch to fine leg for a single.
11.1Goes full and on middle, Carty drives it back to the bowler.
10.6Goes full and bowls it on middle and off. Hope keeps it out on the off side.
10.5Good shot! Outside off, slightly on the shorter side. Hope punches it past cover and Harry Tector from mid off cuts it off. Two runs.
10.5Wide! Slides it full and down the leg side, Hope misses his flick.
10.4A hard length delivery, outside off, Hope punches it off the higher part of the blade to cover.
10.3Shapes in a length ball, outside off. Hope drops it in front of point.
10.2Short of a length and on top of middle. Hope hops and blocks it out.
10.1Thomas Mayes serves it on a length and on middle, nips in. Hope quickly brings his bat down and tucks it to mid-wicket.
Powerplay 2! Now, four fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
9.6A single to end the over as Hope tucks this through square leg.
9.5Good length on the pads, Shai Hope tucks this towards the left of the keeper for no run.
9.4On a length around off, Shai Hope smashes this on the bounce through Andy McBrine at cover. Andy did get a bit of hand to it and Harry Tector covering from mid off, chases this down to the fence and fields this inside the playing area keeping it down to just a couple.
9.3Good length on off, Shai Hope pushes this towards cover for no run.
9.2Back of a length on off, Shai Hope hops up with the bounce and defends this out.
9.1Good length on middle and leg, Shai Hope tucks this towards mid-wicket for no run.
8.6FOUR A boundary to end the over. Touch too full on off, Keacy Carty strides onto the pitch of the ball and drives this all along the ground and through the gap between cover and point for four runs.
8.5Fuller around the pads, Keacy Carty tucks this to mid on for no run.
8.4Back of a length around middle and off, shaping back into the batter. Keacy Carty goes for the punch off the back foot but misses.
8.3Good length on off, Keacy Carty blocks this out on off.
8.2On a length around off, Keacy Carty pushes this past the bowler towards mid off for no run.
8.1Good length on off, Keacy Carty defends this on off.
7.6The skipper of WI is up off the mark with a couple. On a length around middle and leg, Shai Hope flicks this through mid-wicket and takes two.
Shai Hope walks out at 4.
7.5OUT! SUCCESS FOR LITTLE! On a length, wide outside off, going further away from the batter. Evin Lewis couldn't help but go for the drive. He hits this off the outside half of his bat and the ball has gone straight to George Dockrell at cover-point.
7.5WIDE! Little goes even wider and Evin Lewis once again leaves it. Wide given.
7.4On a length wide outside off, Evin Lewis leaves it all alone.
7.3Good length on off, Evin Lewis pushes this towards George Dockrell at short cover.
7.2FOUR! Short-pitched, around middle and off, Evin Lewis hops back and pulls this up and over mid-wicket for a boundary. Anything short and Evin just pounces onto it.
7.1Back of a length around off, shaping away from the batter. Evin Lewis looks to block this off his back foot but gets beaten.
6.6Brilliant from Barry McCarthy to stick a hand out and save some runs. On a length around middle and leg, Evin Lewis thumps this into the surface and this came straight towards the bowler's right. Barry McCarthy sticks out his right hand and deflects this towards mid off for just one.
6.5On a length around off, Keacy Carty defends this towards cover-point and takes one.
6.4Pitched up wide of off, Keacy Carty goes for the drive but gets a tad late and it rolls to cover for no run.
6.3Good length on middle and off. Keacy Carty jams this towards mid-wicket.
6.3WIDE! On a length wide down the leg, Keacy Carty leaves it. Wided.
6.2Good length on the pads, Keacy Carty flicks this through square leg and comes back for the second.
6.1Short and wide outside off, Keacy Carty goes for the square cut but misses.
5.6Short and wide outside off, Keacy Carty slashes hard and takes a single as deep third fields this.
5.5Back of a length around leg, Keacy Carty tucks this towards square leg for no run.
5.4FOUR! Carty finds the gap towards mid-wicket. Back of a length around middle and leg, Keacy Carty stands still and just tucks this through the right of mid-wicket and finds the fence.
5.3Good length, on middle and leg. Bouncing a touch too much as Keacy Carty misses out on the defensive stroke and wears it on his thigh pads.
5.2On a length around off, Keacy Carty punches this but straight to the fielder.
5.1Blocked off the front foot towards the on side for no run.
4.6Hits the hard length but around the pads, Keacy Carty flicks this to deep square for one.
4.6WIDE! On a length, down the leg. Wided.
4.5Full and wide of off, Evin Lewis drives this towards the right of mid off and takes one. This did not fly right out of the middle of Evin's bat and got off the toe end of his bat.
4.4at extra cover, a misfield allows Keacy Carty to get off the mark.
4.4WIDE! Full and wide down the leg. Keacy Carty goes for the flick but misses. Wided.
4.3On a length around middle and leg, Keacy Carty pushes this towards mid on and settles for a dot.
4.2Good length, wide outside off, Keacy Carty shoulders arms it.
4.1Good length, on middle and leg. Keacy Carty flicks this towards mid-wicket for no run.
3.6On a length around off, Evin Lewis leaves it for the keeper to collect.
3.5Full and swinging into the batter. Evin Lewis gets behind the line of it and pushes this back to the bowler.
3.4Good length on middle and leg, Evin Lewis defends this out towards mid-wicket.
3.3Short-pitched, around middle and leg, Evin Lewis pulls this through mid-wicket and takes two.
3.2On a length wide of off, Evin Lewis leaves it all alone.
3.1FOUR LEG BYES! Good length on the pads, Evin Lewis goes for the flick but misses out with the bat. The ball though, clips the pads and has raced to the fence towards fine leg region for a boundary.
2.6On a length around off, shaping away from the batter. Keacy Carty leaves it all alone. End of a successful over for Ireland as Barry McCarthy giver just four and takes a wicket.
2.5Good length, wide of off, Keacy Carty leaves it all alone. This shaped away as well.
2.4On a length around off, Keacy Carty pushes this to mid off for no run.
Keacy Carty walks out at 3.
2.3OUT! CAUGHT! Barry McCarthy strikes early! He lures Brandon King into a drive with a full and wide delivery, and King obliges, only to edge it fine to Andy Balbirnie at second slip, who takes it cleanly! What a great start for Ireland, and McCarthy's clever bowling has paid off!
2.2Hits that nagging length around off, Brandon King gets behind it and blocks this out.
2.1FOUR! DELICIOUS FROM KING NOW! On a length around off, Brandon King strides to the pitch of the ball and just nails the off-drive to perfection for a boundary. It is boundaries galore in Dublin.
1.6FOUR! THIRD BOUNDARY OF THE OVER! Short-pitched, on off, Evin Lewis once up gets up with the bounce and hammers this through cover-point for yet another boundary. This is bread and butter stuff for Evin Lewis.
1.5Pitched-up, on off, Evin Lewis pushes this towards mid off for no run.
1.4Good length around off, Evin Lewis defends this out.
1.3FOUR! CRUNCHED! Back a length around off, Evin Lewis goes onto his back foot and smashes this through cover region for a boundary more.
1.2Good length, on middle and off, Evin Lewis gets right behind the line of it and blocks this out.
1.1FOUR! GLORIOUS FROM EVIN! Back of a length, wide outside off, Evin Lewis gets up with the bounce and punches this off the back foot through cover-point region for a boundary.
Thomas Mayes will bowl from the other end.
0.6Good length around off, Brandon King decides not to poke at it.
0.5Good length on off, King pushes this towards mid off for no run.
0.4FOUR! AUTHORITATIVE! Pitched up wide of off, Brandon King gets right on top of the bounce and drives this through cover for the first runs of the game and it comes in the form of a boundary.
0.3Back of a length around middle and leg, Brandon King looks to defend this off his front foot but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.
0.2Good length, a touch closer to the stumps around off. Brandon King once again leaves it.
0.1We are underway in Dublin with a dot. On a length wide of off, Brandon King strides in front and leaves it all alone.
All set for action. The Windies players are out in the middle along with the Irish players as they line up for the national anthems. It will be of the visiting team first, followed by that of the hosts. Done with the anthems. Barry McCarthy to bowl first. Brandon King and Evin Lewis to open for West Indies. Two slips in place...
Shai Hope the skipper of West Indies feels they could have got wickets had the bowl first with similar conditions to the first game. Mentions they need to lear from their last game and play the brand of cricket they want to. Reckons they need to asses the conditions and get as many runs as possible. Informs Jayden Seales comes in for Shamar Joseph.
Ireland captain Paul Stirling has decided to bowl first, aiming to capitalize on the conditions offered by the new pitch. He believes there's plenty on offer for the bowlers, just like in the first game, and hopes to utilize it well. Stirling emphasizes the importance of sticking to the same processes that led to their success in the first match, while also acknowledging that the West Indies won't be taken lightly. He stresses the need for his team to be even better than they were in the first game to keep their series lead intact.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C/WK), Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales (In for Shamar Joseph).
Ireland (Unchanged Playing XI) - Paul Stirling (C), Andy Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), George Dockrell, Thomas Mayes, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Liam McCarthy.
TOSS - Ireland have won the toss and will BOWL.
On the other hand, the West Indies will be reflecting on what went wrong in the first game and looking to make necessary adjustments to level the series. While their batting lineup, featuring Shai Hope, Brandon King, and Justin Greaves, failed to show promise, they will need to fire on all cylinders to make a game out of this one. With the ball, the Windies' bowlers, led by Alzarri Joseph and Matthew Forde, will need to tighten up their lines and lengths to restrict Ireland's scoring opportunities. If the Windies can find a way to improve their performances with both bat and ball, they might just be able to turn the series around. Stay tuned for toss and team updates...
Ireland's victory in the first ODI was a testament to their exceptional batting and bowling performances. Andy Balbirnie's century was a highlight of the match, showcasing his skill and composure. Other key contributors, such as Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector, also played crucial roles in Ireland's success. With the ball, Barry McCarthy was instrumental in picking up crucial wickets, setting the tone for Ireland's dominance. If Ireland can replicate their winning formula, they might just find themselves with an unassailable lead in the series.
Welcome to the Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin, where cricket enthusiasts have gathered to witness the thrilling 2nd ODI between Ireland and West Indies. The atmosphere is electric, with fans eagerly anticipating another exciting match between these two talented teams. After a thrilling opening match, the series is currently poised at 1-0 in favor of Ireland, and the Windies will be looking to bounce back strongly in this encounter.
... MATCH DAY ...
The picturesque setting of Dublin is ready to witness a fiery showdown as Ireland take on West Indies in the second ODI of this three-match series. After a solid all-round performance in the first game, the hosts lead 1-0 and are now just one win away from sealing yet another series victory over the Caribbean giants - and they’ll be smelling blood. The Windies, on the other hand, find themselves once again in familiar territory - fighting to bounce back after a stuttering start, desperate to avoid another overseas series slip. Ireland, under Paul Stirling’s experienced leadership, have built a reputation for punching above their weight and they’ve done it again. Their top order continues to deliver with Andy Balbirnie smashing a fantastic ton in the last game, with Harry Tector’s consistency and Lorcan Tucker’s fluency through the middle proving to be major assets. The bowlers, too, have stepped up. Barry McCarthy set the tone with his early strikes, while Josh Little and Thomas Mayes’ pace and bounce kept the West Indian batters in check. George Dockrell did the rest spinning a web around the visitors. The energy in the field and the discipline in execution was evident /- this is a team that believes. The West Indies, meanwhile, are running out of excuses. Despite boasting explosive talents like Evin Lewis and Brandon King, they’ve lacked the application needed to finish games. Skipper Shai Hope has been a steady figure, but he’ll want more from his senior players, especially with the bat. Alzarri Joseph and Matthew Forde's fiery spells and the promise shown by the bowling attack can only do so much if the top order doesn’t fire. Roston Chase remains a key figure having the ability to contribute with both bat and ball. They’ll be keen to draw inspiration from past comebacks, but this time, they need a collective lift. There’s added spice in the narrative too - Ireland famously beat West Indies in the 2022 series in Jamaica and knocked them out of the T20 World Cup later that year. Those wounds are still fresh, and this could be the moment the Windies look to finally respond. But Ireland won’t back down, especially at home, where they’ve grown into a confident and dangerous side. With the series on the line and plenty of pride at stake, expect a cracking contest in Dublin. Will Ireland close it out early or will the West Indies fight back and keep the series alive? One thing’s certain - it’s going to be a battle worth watching.
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| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 3732 | 124 |
| 2 | South Africa | 2873 | 115 |
| 3 | England | 4469 | 112 |
| 4 | India | 3515 | 107 |
| 5 | New Zealand | 2409 | 96 |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 2364 | 88 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 1705 | 78 |
| 8 | West Indies | 1865 | 72 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 1648 | 61 |
| 10 | Ireland | 152 | 30 |
| 11 | Afghanistan | 104 | 21 |
| 12 | Zimbabwe | 137 | 8 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 4471 | 124 |
| 2 | New Zealand | 4160 | 109 |
| 3 | Australia | 3717 | 106 |
| 4 | Sri Lanka | 4235 | 103 |
| 5 | Pakistan | 3493 | 100 |
| 6 | South Africa | 3457 | 99 |
| 7 | Afghanistan | 2406 | 93 |
| 8 | England | 3252 | 88 |
| 9 | West Indies | 2814 | 80 |
| 10 | Bangladesh | 2506 | 76 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 1291 | 54 |
| 12 | Ireland | 938 | 52 |
| 13 | Scotland | 1522 | 46 |
| 14 | USA | 1387 | 41 |
| 15 | Netherlands | 1425 | 40 |
| 16 | Oman | 886 | 35 |
| 17 | Nepal | 1060 | 33 |
| 18 | Namibia | 707 | 21 |
| 19 | Canada | 357 | 16 |
| 20 | United Arab Emirates | 250 | 8 |
| Rank | Team | Points | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 17396 | 272 |
| 2 | Australia | 10434 | 268 |
| 3 | England | 11308 | 257 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 12061 | 251 |
| 5 | South Africa | 10950 | 243 |
| 6 | West Indies | 12701 | 235 |
| 7 | Pakistan | 15141 | 233 |
| 8 | Sri Lanka | 9899 | 230 |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 13711 | 225 |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 8914 | 217 |
| 11 | Zimbabwe | 11860 | 201 |
| 12 | Ireland | 6821 | 201 |
| 13 | Netherlands | 6366 | 182 |
| 14 | Scotland | 4178 | 182 |
| 15 | United Arab Emirates | 9697 | 180 |
| 16 | Namibia | 6075 | 179 |
| 17 | USA | 5769 | 175 |
| 18 | Nepal | 6399 | 173 |
| 19 | Canada | 5374 | 154 |
| 20 | Oman | 6046 | 147 |
| 21 | Uganda | 7952 | 142 |
| 22 | Papua New Guinea | 2621 | 138 |
| 23 | Kuwait | 5441 | 130 |
| 24 | Hong Kong | 6374 | 127 |
| 25 | Malaysia | 6395 | 123 |
| 26 | Bahrain | 7285 | 119 |
| 27 | Jersey | 2819 | 117 |
| 28 | Italy | 1725 | 115 |
| 29 | Qatar | 3863 | 114 |
| 30 | Bermuda | 3040 | 113 |
| 31 | Spain | 1872 | 110 |
| 32 | Saudi Arabia | 4245 | 109 |
| 33 | Kenya | 5074 | 106 |
| 34 | Tanzania | 4082 | 100 |
| 35 | Germany | 1924 | 87 |
| 36 | Nigeria | 3377 | 79 |
| 37 | Singapore | 2844 | 77 |
| 38 | Guernsey | 2071 | 77 |
| 39 | Cayman Islands | 1921 | 74 |
| 40 | Austria | 3771 | 71 |
| 41 | Denmark | 1262 | 70 |
| 42 | Norway | 2095 | 70 |
| 43 | Japan | 2209 | 67 |
| 44 | Portugal | 1333 | 67 |
| 45 | Belgium | 2059 | 57 |
| 46 | Cambodia | 1365 | 57 |
| 47 | Switzerland | 1086 | 49 |
| 48 | Finland | 1130 | 49 |
| 49 | Argentina | 627 | 48 |
| 50 | Sweden | 1048 | 48 |
| 51 | Malawi | 2019 | 47 |
| 52 | Botswana | 1547 | 47 |
| 53 | Isle of Man | 604 | 46 |
| 54 | France | 1109 | 46 |
| 55 | Thailand | 1654 | 46 |
| 56 | Romania | 1360 | 45 |
| 57 | Bahamas | 972 | 42 |
| 58 | Czechia | 911 | 41 |
| 59 | Cook Islands | 552 | 39 |
| 60 | Philippines | 827 | 38 |
| 61 | Rwanda | 2343 | 37 |
| 62 | Fiji | 387 | 35 |
| 63 | Vanuatu | 561 | 35 |
| 64 | Samoa | 594 | 31 |
| 65 | Ghana | 570 | 30 |
| 66 | Sierra Leone | 504 | 30 |
| 67 | Indonesia | 1650 | 29 |
| 68 | Hungary | 971 | 29 |
| 69 | Estonia | 665 | 28 |
| 70 | Malta | 1085 | 26 |
| 71 | Mozambique | 518 | 26 |
| 72 | Swaziland | 491 | 26 |
| 73 | Israel | 178 | 25 |
| 74 | Cyprus | 420 | 23 |
| 75 | Panama | 318 | 21 |
| 76 | Belize | 164 | 21 |
| 77 | Gibraltar | 494 | 19 |
| 78 | Luxembourg | 432 | 18 |
| 79 | Serbia | 451 | 17 |
| 80 | Costa Rica | 218 | 17 |
| 81 | Bhutan | 336 | 16 |
| 82 | Suriname | 119 | 15 |
| 83 | Brazil | 131 | 15 |
| 84 | Mexico | 222 | 13 |
| 85 | Maldives | 214 | 10 |
| 86 | Cameroon | 86 | 8 |
| 87 | Bulgaria | 145 | 6 |
| 88 | Korea | 94 | 6 |
| 89 | St.Helena | 44 | 6 |
| 90 | China | 29 | 5 |
| 91 | Lesotho | 24 | 2 |
| 92 | Turkiye | 26 | 2 |
| 93 | Gambia | 6 | 1 |
| 94 | Slovenia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Seychelles | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Myanmar | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mali | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Greece | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Croatia | 0 | 0 |
| 94 | Mongolia | 0 | 0 |
