A spectacular innings of 91 off just 44 balls by Evin Lewis, supported by debutant Keacy Carty’s rapid unbeaten 49 from 22 balls, helped West Indies comfortably defeat Ireland by 62 runs. This victory allowed West Indies to secure a 1-0 win in the three-match T20I series after the first two matches were abandoned due to weather.
West Indies Batting Highlights
Batting first under cloudy conditions, West Indies made the most of Ireland’s decision to bowl. Lewis and opening partner Shai Hope (51 off 39 balls) built a commanding 122-run opening stand, setting a strong foundation for the West Indies’ innings. Lewis’ explosive knock featured eight massive sixes and seven boundaries.
Following Hope’s dismissal, Carty carried on the momentum with an impressive innings featuring four sixes and as many boundaries. Jason Holder contributed a quick 13-ball 18, while Romario Shepherd added a destructive cameo of 19 runs from just six balls, including three sixes. Despite the carnage, Ireland’s Matthew Humphreys impressed with bowling figures of 2 for 16.
Ireland’s Struggle in the Chase
Ireland’s pursuit of a challenging 257-run target started poorly when Holder dismissed their captain, Paul Stirling, for just 13. Ross Adair (48 off 36 balls) and Harry Tector (38 off 25 balls) briefly ignited hopes with a 101-run partnership, but once this stand was broken by Roston Chase, Ireland’s innings faltered.
Akeal Hosein (3-27) and Holder (2-49) inflicted further damage, triggering a rapid collapse. Mark Adair fought valiantly until the end, scoring an unbeaten 31 off 14 balls, but the target proved insurmountable, with Ireland finishing at 194 for 7.
Match Summary:
- West Indies: 256/5 (20 overs)
- Evin Lewis: 91 runs (44 balls)
- Shai Hope: 51 runs (39 balls)
- Keacy Carty: 49* runs (22 balls)
- Matthew Humphreys: 2/16
- Ireland: 194/7 (20 overs)
- Ross Adair: 48 runs (36 balls)
- Harry Tector: 38 runs (25 balls)
- Mark Adair: 31* runs (14 balls)
- Akeal Hosein: 3/27, Jason Holder: 2/49
