2nd ODI, Bridgetown, January 09, 2020, 11:00 PM
Ireland
237/9(50.0ov)
West Indies
242/9(49.5ov)
West Indies beat Ireland by 1 wicket
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Alzarri Joseph
Commentry
Right! A series win at last in ODIs for the Men from the Caribbean. And it has come at a time when their cricket is on a rise. Kieron Pollard continues his impressive display as a captain and will be gunning for a rare whitewash. Ireland, on the other hand, will be hurting. It will hurt for the next couple of days. But they need to lick their wounds and get ready for the third and final ODI in Grenada on Sunday, 12th January 2020 at 9 am local (1300 GMT). ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
ALZARRI JOSEPH HAS BEEN NAMED THE MAN OF THE MATCH. He is relieved about the win. On his bowling, Alzarri says that the wicket looked a bit more even than the previous game, hence he had to alter his plans. Stresses that he always has full support from his captain and the team management. On the message in the dressing room when coming out to bat, Joseph says that the message was to play sensibly. On his lofted shots over mid off, AJ says that he was just trying to play every ball on his merit. On his skill as an all-rounder, Alzarri says that he always practises hard in the nets. On the series win, Joseph says that the series is won but the series is not done yet, with one more match to go.
Earlier in the day, Alzarri Joseph ran through the Irish batting line-up to inflict a middle order collapse. Though the visitors did well to bat out their 50 overs, they were eyeing 275-280 at one stage. Even after all this, they could still have won, had their fielding been better.
Hayden Walsh and Khary Pierre provided one of the most astounding lower order rearguard action adding 52 for the 8th wicket, in just 61 balls. And then, Alzarri Joseph did his bit, hanging around in a 32-run stand with Walsh. All this would have been for nothing had Mark Adair affected even one of the two run out chances in the final over.
The first rain break proved to be dismal for the Windies. They lost Pooran on the second ball after resumption and Pollard fell too. 140/4 suddenly became 148/7 and the match seemed to be gone. The rain came again and this time, the Irish were 30 runs ahead on DLS. Going early then? Think again.
The 52-run stand for the 4th wicket seemed to put West Indies on track but at that time, Shai Hope lost his wicket. Then came the irreplaceable Kieron Pollard. On a wicket where everyone was struggling, he started to time his shots from ball 1, registering a quickfire half century stand with Pooran. But it was at that point of time that the heavens opened.
If you remember what Alzarri Joseph said in the interview at the innings break, he mentioned that Ireland had got 20 runs extra. We did not believe it then. We have to believe it now. What an accurate judgement. With the pitch slowing down, West Indies struggled on it. They were 3 down in no time but Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran revived the game.
If you look at the last over itself, three back-to-back mistakes by Mark Adair who had a horror game. First, he missed a run out of Cottrell on the third ball. Then, he missed his run out again on the fourth ball. And finally, when a yorker was needed to the number 11, he bowled a length ball. Even if credit is to be given to Mr. Cottrell, what are the chances that with the field up, a length ball won't clear the field? 0-10. And Adair suffered. Got to feel for them but they alone are responsible for this heartbreak.
Phew. 600 balls bowled. 479 runs scored. 18 wickets lost. Wonderful game of cricket. Deserved no winner perhaps with both teams fighting hard. But inexperience at this level cost Ireland as they committed too many mistakes at the death due to nerves.
49.5
6
SIX! Sheldon Cottrell, you beauty! A tail-ender has finished the game for West Indies. A length ball, outside off, Sheldon backs away and lofts it as clean as a whistle over extra cover! Time for the salute, young man, because WEST INDIES WIN THEIR FIRST ODI SERIES SINCE 2014! And how! By a solitary wicket!
49.4
1
ANOTHER RUN OUT MISSED! What is Mark Adair doing? Plenty of nerves. Poor lad. Sheldon Cottrell has actually run 2, for a single! A high full toss outside off, Walsh drives it towards long off. The call is for 2 from Cottrell but Walsh is happy with the single. Cottrell has already turned but Walsh is not looking at him. Cottrell comes near the bowler and so does the ball as the throw is to him. But Adair fumbles. Looks to pick up and throw to the keeper but fumbles again. He tries to pick it up and throw for the third time but by that time Sheldon gets back in. 2 needed from 2!
49.3
1
SAFE! Mark Adair has dropped the match for Ireland. Full and outside off, Cottrell pushes it towards mid off and sets off for a quick single. But substitute Gary Wilson gets across from short extra cover and dives to stop the ball. He returns the throw to the bowler who gets across quickly to collect and affect the run out but in his excitement, fumbles the ball. He does hit the stumps but now, the question is, has he hit the stumps with his hand or with the ball? It is too close to call. Cottrell is nowhere in the frame but the third umpire is unable to decide whether it is out or not out. From one angle, it seems like the ball has deflected off the hand onto the stumps while another angle seems to show that the hand has disturbed the stumps. Too close to call and the third umpire chooses to be safe and gives it NOT OUT.
Is that the game? The substitute fielder Gary Wilson has produced an exceptional fielding effort. There is a run out appeal against Sheldon Cottrell. Referred upstairs. Has Mark Adair dropped the ball? Cottrell is not even in the frame but the bowler has lost control of the ball. Have the stumps been broken with the hand or has the ball deflected onto the stumps? Very close. Would be very harsh on either batsman or bowler to be adjudged out or not out. NOT OUT is the call.
49.2
1
Full and on leg stump, pushed down to long on for a single.
49.1
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Nervous. A full toss, pushed towards mid off. 5 needed from 5.
Right. We are down to the final over of the match. Mark Adair will be bowling it but he has also been the most expensive bowler for Ireland. 7-0-42-1 so far. Of course, leave out Gareth Delany. Adair just has 4 runs to defend.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Andy McBrine 37/2(10)
48.6
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Full and on middle, Sheldon walks across and defends. 10-0-37-2 for McBrine, a solid effort.
48.5
.
Full and outside off, placed beautifully towards mid off.
48.4
1
Takes the single. Full and outside off, Walsh comes forward and pushes it towards mid off for a quick single. 5 more needed from 8 balls now.
48.3
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This is punched past the bowler, but mid off mops it up.
48.2
.
Around off, punched back to the bowler.
48.1
.
Full and outside off, watchfully defended.
In over# 1
0
0
0W
4
4
1
Mark Adair 42/1(7)
47.6
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That could have been a boundary! Full on middle, Cottrell whips this beautifully but Paul Stirling at short mid-wicket dives to his left to stop! 9 from the over, but a wicket as well.
47.5
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Full and down the leg side, Cottrell misses his flick and is hit on the pads. Sets off for the single but is sent back.
Sheldon Cottrell is the last man in. Nail-biting finish.
47.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Joseph departs now. Ireland clutching at straws to try and stay alive. A short ball outside off but very slow in pace. It is 99 kph and Joseph has already lined himself up for the big shot. However, he realizes at the last moment that it is a slower ball. Tries to hold himself back and pull it over mid-wicket but the transition is not that smooth. The ball goes off the toe end of the bat, straight to Paul Stirling at short mid-wicket who completes the formalities! End of a fine 32-run stand. 6 needed, 14 balls left, 1 wicket in hand.
47.3
4
FOUR! Alzarri, take a bow! West Indies are a hit away from victory. A length ball outside off, once again Alzarri lofts this, only the angle going wide of mid off. One bounce into the fence again. 6 more needed from 15 balls!
47.2
4
FOUR! Ho ho ho! That is for the photographers! What a shot. Full and outside off, Joseph lofts this straight back over the bowler's head, one bounce and into the long off fence!
47.1
1
Full and outside off, driven towards long off for a single.
Mark Adair is back on. 6-0-33-0 so far.
In over# 1
0
0
1wd
0
0
0
0
Andy McBrine 36/2(9)
46.6
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Almost through! Landed outside off, AJ looks to defend but the ball hits the front pad, then the back pad and goes to the keeper who puts it down.
46.5
.
Around middle, Alzarri looks to flick but misses and is hit on the pads.
46.5
1wd
WIDE. Bonus for West Indies. Down the leg side, Alzarri misses his flick. The keeper just about manages to get a glove to it and parry it to short fine leg. That was heading to the fence behind.
46.4
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Full and outside off, driven towards the bowler who fumbles but mid off mops it up.
46.3
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That almost sneaked through. Outside off, Alzarri looks to drive but gets a thick inside edge onto his pads.
46.2
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Shouts all around. Not out. Full and around middle, Joseph looks to flick but missed. The ball lobs off the pads and immediately the Irish start appealing, even before the keeper takes the catch. Nothing doing, says the umpire.
46.1
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Tossed up generously outside off, driven straight to mid off.
Andy McBrine returns. 8-0-35-2 so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Barry McCarthy 28/2(10)
45.6
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Another one on a length outside off, Hayden prods at it but misses again. Excellent spell of bowling from Barry McCarthy - 10-1-28-2. Given Ireland a real chance. But will that chance be taken?
45.5
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Outside off, on a length, angling away, Walsh pushes inside the line and misses.
45.4
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A fine yorker, around leg, but cannot get through. Pushed back to the bowler.
45.3
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Outside off, played towards point again.
45.2
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Landed outside off, on a length, Walsh rises with the fence and fends it down to point.
45.1
1
Mix-up, possibility of a run out and eventually an overthrow! Pressure is starting to tell on Ireland now. Full on middle, Alzarri flicks it towards short mid-wicket. Paul Stirling puts in a dive and then reacts quickly as he sees the batsmen go for the single. But Joseph gets back in quickly and the keeper tries the back-flick. Misses the stumps and now, the batsmen take the single. The set batsman is back on strike.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Mark Adair 33/0(6)
44.6
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Another run-down-to-third-man shot attempted, only to miss.
44.5
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Outside off, Hayden plays a loose-looking stroke, attempting to run this down to third man but misses.
44.4
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Back of a length outside off, Walsh looks to punch it back but gets a bottom edge back down onto the pitch.
44.3
1
IN THE AIR... SAFE! Is that the luck the Windies needed? That was in the air for such a long time! A short ball, outside off, Alzarri is caught by surprise by the sudden lift and just fends at it. The ball lobs in the air, the keeper runs to his right, backward point gets across to his left but the ball lands just short of the latter! A single is taken.
44.2
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Outside off, Joseph punches it towards point. Initially sets off for a single but the fielder gets across quickly to his right. The thought is put to rest.
44.1
.
Outside off, driven sweetly but straight to cover.
Mark Adair is back on. 5-0-32-0 so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Barry McCarthy 27/2(9)
43.6
1
Excellent running. Joseph pushes it wide of cover, with soft hands and takes the single.
43.5
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Landed outside off, AJ punches it between cover and point. He sets off for a single but Walsh is not that sure. Is sent back.
43.4
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Full and a bit too straight, AJ misses his flick and is hit on the pads. McCarthy appeals for LBW but it is turned down. Going down leg.
43.3
1
Landed outside off, steered to third man for a single. 19 more needed from 39 balls.
43.2
.
Full and outside off, driven straight to cover.
43.1
.
Outside off, on a length, Walsh pushes but misses.
Barry McCarthy returns. 8-1-25-2 so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
1wd
1
Andy McBrine 35/2(8)
42.6
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NOT OUT. Safe as a house. Outside off, Alzarri pushes it towards point. He wants a single but is sent back. There is a direct hit at the keeper's end and the umpire takes it upstairs. Replays show that Joseph is in.
Run out appeal! Has Joseph plonked his bat in? Nope. The replays show that the batsman is safe.
42.5
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Full and outside off, driven uppishly, but wide of cover-point. There is protection.
42.4
.
Full and outside off, driven straight to cover.
42.3
4
FOUR! Dear me, what a shot! Outside off, on a length, Alzarri punches this through the covers. He finds the gap and the boundary as well! Coach Phil Simmons smiles in the dressing room. Who is more nervous now? West Indies, or Ireland?
42.2
.
The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball.
42.2
1wd
WIDE. Down the leg side, flick shot missed.
42.1
1
Full and outside off, driven through mid off for a single.
In over# 1
1
2
2
1wd
0
0
0
Boyd Rankin 36/1(10)
41.6
1
Full and outside off, driven straight to mid off. Andy Babirnie misfields and concedes the single. Naughty skipper!
41.5
2
The batsman has flicked the ball off his pads. Two runs added to the total.
41.4
2
In the air... just over mid-wicket!
41.4
1wd
WIDE! NOT OUT! Pure drama. A length ball, down the leg side, Walsh looks to flick but misses. There is a massive shout from behind the stumps but the umpire is unmoved. He now looks at the square leg umpire and then signals a wide. Balbirnie sees that and signals for the review. Everyone heard a noise. But Ultra Edge detects nothing! What was that noise then? The crowd roars.
Drama! There is a massive appeal for a catch down the leg side against Hayden Walsh. The umpire has signalled a wide and Balbirnie has signalled for the review. Ultra Edge detects nothing.
41.3
.
Bowls a bouncer outside off, Walsh lets it sail through to the keeper.
41.2
.
Length delivery on off, Walsh taps it to point.
41.1
.
Bowls a yorker on middle, Walsh does well to dig it out.
In over# 1
1
2
0
1
1
0
Andy McBrine 29/2(7)
40.6
1
Full delivery on off, Walsh drives it through mid off for a run.
40.5
2
Flighted delivery on off, Walsh punches it through point. The batsmen pick up a couple.
40.4
.
Full delivery on middle, Walsh drives it back towards the bowler.
40.3
1
Floated delivery on middle, Joseph nudges it towards fine leg for a single.
40.2
1
Full delivery on off, Walsh drives it through covers for a run.
40.1
.
Tossed up delivery outside off, Walsh shoulders arms to this one.
Powerplay 3 is signaled. Five fielders will be outside the circle till the end of the innings.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Boyd Rankin 30/1(9)
39.6
.
The batsman defends it from within the crease.
39.5
.
Full delivery on off, Joseph drives it towards mid off.
39.4
.
Short delivery outside off, Joseph looks to pull but misses it.
39.3
1
On a length on off, Walsh lofts it over mid-wicket for a run.
39.2
.
On a good length on middle, Walsh looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad.
39.1
.
Rankin bowls it on the pads, Walsh looks to flick but misses. The bowler appeals for a catch down the leg side but the umpire shakes his head. It goes towards the keeper safely. No wide signalled. So definitely it has hit something. Perhaps the pad.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
0
1
1
Andy McBrine 24/2(6)
38.6
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Joseph flicks it to mid-wicket.
Alzarri Joseph is the new man in.
38.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT! The partnership is broken! Ireland find their voice again. Pierre cannot believe what he has done. He just stands there, looking at the ground and then storms off. Tossed up delivery on off, Pierre looks to punch but the ball spins away slightly and takes the outside edge. It goes towards first slip quickly but Paul Stirling reacts nicely to take a sharp catch. The 52-run stand has been broken. Who is your money on now? 38 runs needed, 67 balls left, 2 wickets in hand.
38.4
.
Floated delivery on middle, Pierre blocks it well.
38.3
.
Full again on off, Pierre drives it to mid off.
38.2
1
Full delivery on off, Walsh drives it through mid off for a run. 200 up for West Indies. The hosts need 38 runs to win the match.
38.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Pierre drives it towards covers for a single.
In over# 1
0
1wd
0
1
1
0
0
Boyd Rankin 29/1(8)
37.6
.
On a length on middle, Hayden flicks it to mid-wicket.
37.6
1wd
WIDE! Bowls a bouncer, Walsh lets it sail through to the keeper.
37.5
.
On a good length on off, Walsh defends it off the back foot.
37.4
1
Length delivery on middle, Pierre flicks it through square leg for a run.
37.3
1
On a length on middle, Walsh looks to flick but the extra bounce does him in. It goes uppishly towards short mid-wicket where Andy Balbirnie leaps to his right but it goes just over him. The batsmen take a run.
37.2
.
Short delivery on off, Walsh cuts it to point.
37.1
.
On a good length on off, Walsh defends it off the back foot.
Boyd Rankin is back on. 7-0-26-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
6
1
0
1
1
1
Andy McBrine 22/1(5)
36.6
6
SIX! Up, up and away! A gift from McBrine. A high full toss, around off, Pierre gets down the track and swings it over mid-wicket! 10 from the over, 20 from the last 2. Pressure back on Ireland.
36.5
1
Full and outside off, driven through the covers for a run. 49 more needed from 79 balls.
36.4
.
Outside off, punched towards cover-point. There is a misunderstanding between the two batters and the single is aborted.
36.3
1
Excellent placement. Good cricket from these two. Full and outside off, Pierre just pushes it towards cover and takes off. The crowd is cheering every run. Khary moves to 10. The stand is worth 40 now, from 47 balls. Priceless.
36.2
1
Similar ball, pushed past the bowler again for a run.
36.1
1
Full and outside off, pushed past the bowler towards long off for a single.
Andy McBrine is back on. 4-0-12-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
4
2
1wd
0
0
2
1lb
Mark Adair 32/0(5)
35.6
4
FOUR! Nice shot. Full delivery on middle, Walsh lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
35.5
2
On a length on off, Walsh taps it through point. The batsmen get two runs.
35.5
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, Walsh looks to go after it but misses it.
35.4
.
Good length delivery on middle, Walsh defends it off the back foot.
35.3
.
On a good length on off, Walsh blocks it off the back foot.
35.2
2
Length delivery on off, Walsh guides it towards third man. The batsmen pick up a couple.
35.1
1lb
Short delivery on middle, Pierre looks to pull but gets hit on the thigh pad. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a run. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Simi Singh 48/3(10)
34.6
1
Length delivery on off, Pierre punches it through point. The batsmen cross ends.
34.5
.
On a length on off, Pierre taps it to point.
34.4
1
Full delivery on off, Walsh drives it through mid off for a single.
34.3
.
Played to the point region by the batsman.
34.2
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Walsh plays it to point.
34.1
.
Flighted delivery on off, Walsh looks to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head.
In over# 1
0
1
4
1
0
1
1wd
Mark Adair 23/0(4)
33.6
.
Full delivery on middle, Pierre drives it towards mid on.
33.5
1
On a length on off, Walsh guides it towards third man for a run.
33.4
4
FOUR! What a shot! Full and outside off, Walsh drives it beautifully through covers for a boundary.
33.3
1
Full delivery on middle, Pierre flicks it through square leg for a run.
33.2
.
Length delivery on off, Pierre plays it to point.
33.1
1
On a length on off, Walsh dabs it towards third man for a run.
33.1
1wd
WIDE! Adair bowls it down the leg side, Walsh looks to flick but misses it.
Mark Adair is back on. 3-0-16-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
0
0
Simi Singh 46/3(9)
32.6
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Pierre blocks it well.
32.5
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Pierre plays it to point.
32.4
1
Loopy delivery on off, Walsh plays it towards point for a run.
32.3
1
Floated delivery on off, Pierre slaps it over covers. There is a fielder stationed in the deep though. Just a single.
32.2
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Pierre looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. Replays show that there was an inside edge on this one.
32.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Pierre defend it off the back foot.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
4
0
Barry McCarthy 25/2(8)
31.6
1
Full delivery on off, Pierre drives it through point. The batsmen cross ends.
31.5
.
On a length on off, Pierre plays it towards point.
31.4
1
On a good length on middle, Walsh flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
31.3
.
On a length on off, Walsh taps it to point.
31.2
4
FOUR! Excellent shot. That is a good way to get going after the break. Full delivery on middle, Walsh drives it through mid on for a boundary. 77 more needed from 112 balls.
31.1
.
Outside off, Walsh shoulders arms to this one.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Simi Singh 44/3(8)
30.6
.
Short and outside off, cut straight to point. A MAIDEN TO START with after the second rain break.
30.5
.
Short and outside off, Pierre looks to pull but the ball holds on the surface. Limps back to the bowler.
30.4
.
Full and around off, watchfully defended.
30.3
.
Mix-up, but safe! Short and outside off, Pierre cuts it towards point. Pierre wants a single but Walsh does not. Walsh is now halfway down the track, eventually agreeing to the single but Pierre goes back. The throw comes in to the bowler but Walsh gets back in time.
30.2
.
Short and outside off, cut straight to point.
30.1
.
Landed outside off, played straight to point.
We are back! That did not take long, did it? Here is Simi Singh again.
8.12 pm local (0012 GMT) - The rain seems to have subsided. The groundstaff is taking the covers off.
8.06 pm local (0006 GMT) - Well, the groundstaff is getting ready. The drizzle has returned and we are set for another break in play. Yes. The covers are being called on. It is not very heavy but heavy enough to take the players off the field. Ireland will not mind this one bit. This second rain interruption sees them 30 RUNS AHEAD on the DLS. The scoresheet says West Indies need to be 187 with the wickets lost and the overs bowled. But we may not be too far from a resumption.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
0
Barry McCarthy 19/2(7)
29.6
.
Around off, defended from the crease.
29.5
4
EDGED, FOUR! All these help. The approach is right from Ireland, stacking up the slip cordon and releasing men at the boundary. McCarthy bowls this full and wide outside off and entices a drive. Walsh throws his bat at it and gets a thick outside edge. However, as they say, fortune favours the brave. The edge flies past second slip and races to the third man fence.
29.4
.
One more leave outside off.
29.3
.
Outside off, let through once again.
29.2
.
The batsman has attempted to put bat on ball - but fails.
29.1
.
Full and around off, angling away, left alone.
In over# 1
4
1
0W
0
0
6
Simi Singh 44/3(7)
28.6
4
FOUR! Nicely played. Full and down the leg side, Pierre sweeps this past short fine leg and gets a boundary. 11 runs but a wicket as well from the over - 13/3 in the last 3!
28.5
1
Full and outside off, driven past the bowler through mid off for a run. 89 more needed from 127 balls.
Hayden Walsh walks in at number 9, replacing Shepherd.
28.4
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Another one falls. Credit to the captaincy and the field placement. A ball before, Balbirnie got a man closing in near the bowler and is rewarded. Paul Stirling was stationed at short mid-wicket and he gets into action straightaway. Fractionally short in length, around middle, Romario rocks back and looks to pull but he finds Paul Stirling at short mid-wicket, who gets low to his right and snaps it! Shepherd has come and Shepherd has gone. Ireland in control. Do West Indies have any bowling all-rounders? The required run rate is not that high but neither is the wicket balance. They just need to somehow forge a partnership and put some pressure back on the Irish. 90 needed from 128 balls.
28.3
.
Oohhh... risky. Playing back to the off spinner. Romario somehow keeps this out, off the outer half of the bat, towards short third man.
28.2
.
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
28.1
6
SIX! MURDERED! This boy can bat alright. Full and outside off, a bit of flight, Shepherd gets down and mows a slog sweep over mid-wicket!
In over# 1
0
0W
0
0
0
1
Barry McCarthy 15/2(6)
27.6
.
A length ball, around middle, Pierre pushes inside the line but is beaten as the ball moves away. 1 run and a wicket from the over, 2/2 in the last 2!
Khary Pierre walks in at number 8. Upto the youngsters now to take West Indies home.
27.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Well, well, well. Has that rain break opened the door slightly for the Irish? They are now trying to kick it wide open. Pollard is gone now. A length ball, around off, Pollard looks to work this to the leg side but the ball sticks on the pitch a touch. As a result, a leading edge is induced which lobs towards the bowler. McCarthy is alert to it, dives to his right and pouches it! He is pumped up and why shouldn't he be? The match is alive again. 96 more needed. Plenty of time left. 133 balls. 4 wickets in hand. But lots of inexperience.
27.4
.
Down the leg side, Kieron misses his flick and the ball goes off his pads to the keeper behind.
27.3
.
Full and around off, watchfully defended.
27.2
.
Landed outside off, played straight to point.
27.1
1
Communication being tested. Outside off, Shepherd dabs it towards point and takes a couple of steps for the single. He is not entirely sure though. But Pollard is. He charges across and forces Shepherd into the single. The batsman responds and the fielder comes charging in and has a shy at the striker's end. Misses but Pollard was yards in.
Barry McCarthy has been brought back on. 5-1-14-1 so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
0W
Simi Singh 33/2(6)
26.6
1
Outside off, punched past the bowler for a single to get off the mark. A very good over from Simi. 6-1-33-2 so far.
26.5
.
Short and outside off, punched back to the bowler.
26.4
.
The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery.
26.3
.
Tossed up outside off, driven back to the bowler.
26.2
.
Full and around leg, bunted back to the bowler.
Romario Shepherd gets a chance to showcase his talent with the bat.
26.1
W
OUT! BOWLED! That is a stunning ball from Simi Singh. The break has affected Pooran's concentration and he is gone. Flighted delivery, around leg, Nicholas lunges to defend but the ball drifts in the air, straightens a touch, squares Pooran up, beats the outside edge and hits the middle peg! The game opens up again. Into the inexperienced lower middle order. 98 needed from 143 balls.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
1
0
Boyd Rankin 26/1(7)
25.6
.
A short ball outside off to start, Pollard walks across and fends it towards short mid-wicket.
The players are back out in the middle. Boyd Rankin to finish his pending over.
UPDATE - 7.36 pm - Play is scheduled to resume at 7.45 pm local (2345 GMT). So don't go anywhere!
Where are they running? Oh my... it has started to rain. It is pretty heavy and the umpires are taking the players off the field. We understand that as per the DLS method, the Windies need to be 119 at the moment, with the wickets lost and the overs faced. Comfortably placed they are. The rain does not look too heavy and a resumption should be on soon.
25.5
1
On a length on middle, Pooran flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
25.4
.
On a good length and outside off, Pooran shoulders arms to this one.
25.3
1
Walks down the track, gets across and nudges this length ball towards fine leg for a single. 99 more needed from 147 balls now.
25.2
1
The batsman shows the full face of the bat and defends the ball off the back foot. The batsmen have run through for a single.
25.1
.
A length ball around off, coming in with the angle, watchfully defended.
In over# 1
6
0
0
0
0
4
Simi Singh 32/1(5)
24.6
6
SIX! Clean strike! Full delivery on middle, Pollard lofts it cleanly over mid-wicket for a maximum. 10 runs have come from the over.
24.5
.
Floated delivery on middle, Pollard blocks it well.
24.4
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Pollard defends it off the front foot.
24.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Pollard punches it to point.
24.2
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Kieron flicks it towards the leg side.
24.1
4
FOUR! Good shot. Flighted delivery on middle, Pollard flicks it over mid-wicket where Stirling tries to get a hand to it but it goes over him for a boundary.
In over# 1
4
1wd
1
0
1
1
0
Boyd Rankin 23/1(6)
23.6
4
FOUR! 50 for Nicholas Pooran. It is his 6th ODI fifty. What an innings this has been from him. Short and outside off, Pooran cuts it hard through point for a boundary. Also, the 50-run stand is up between Pooran and Pollard.
23.6
1wd
WIDE! Rankin bowls it down the leg side, Pooran looks to pull but misses it.
23.5
1
Length delivery on middle, Pollard nudges it towards square leg for a run.
23.4
.
On a good length on off, the skipper defends it off the front foot.
23.3
1
Short delivery on leg, Pooran pulls it uppishly towards fine leg. The batsmen take a run.
23.2
1
Walks into the shot and dabs it towards third man for a single.
23.1
.
Landed outside off, left alone.
In over# 1
2
4
2
1
1
1
Simi Singh 22/1(4)
22.6
2
Flighted delivery on off, Pooran punches it through point. The batsmen pick up a couple.
22.5
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Short delivery on off, Pooran plays a late cut towards third man for a boundary.
22.4
2
Tossed up delivery on off, Pooran punches it through point. The batsmen get two runs.
22.3
1
Loopy delivery on middle, Pollard pushes it through mid on for a run.
22.2
1
Floated delivery on off, Pooran drives it through mid off for a single.
22.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Pollard punches it towards point for a run.
In over# 1
1
1
0
1
0
1
Boyd Rankin 15/1(5)
21.6
1
On a good length on off, Kieron defends it towards the off side and takes a run.
21.5
1
Short delivery on middle, Pooran pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.
21.4
.
Bowls a bouncer outside off, Pooran sways away from it.
21.3
1
On a length on middle, Pollard flicks it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.
21.2
.
RUN OUT CHANCE! MISSED! On a good length on middle, Pollard flicks it towards mid-wicket. Pooran is halfway down the track but Pollard sends him back. Simi Singh comes charging in and goes for a direct hit at the bowler's end but misses it. Pooran was nowhere in the frame.
21.1
1
Length delivery on off, Pooran guides it towards third man for a run.
Boyd Rankin is back on. 4-0-11-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Simi Singh 11/1(3)
20.6
.
BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Pollard looks to defend but misses it.
20.5
.
Flighted delivery on off, Pollard blocks it off the front foot.
20.4
.
Floated delivery on middle, Kieron flicks it to mid-wicket.
20.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, Pollard blocks it off the back foot.
20.2
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Pooran flicks it towards square leg for a run.
20.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Pooran looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards first slip on one bounce.
In over# 1
6
6
1
1lb
4
1
Gareth Delany 33/0(2)
19.6
6
SIX! This one is out of the ground too! Two magnanimous hits from KP. Full delivery on middle, Pollard gets a big stride and lofts it over long on for a maximum. We can see the previous ball sitting on the edge of the roof but this one has gone out of the ground! Bring out the box of balls again...19 from the over. 100 up for West Indies. The hosts need 135 runs in 180 balls to win the match and series.
19.5
6
SIX! That is out of the ground! Flighted delivery on middle, Pollard lofts it over long on for a biggie.
19.4
1
Full delivery on off, Pooran drives it through covers for a single.
19.3
1lb
Tossed up on middle and leg, Pollard looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen take a run. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
19.2
4
FOUR! Dispatched! Full toss on off, Pollard pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
19.1
1
Full delivery outside off, Pooran drives it through covers for a single.
In over# 1
1
1
6
0
0W
1
Simi Singh 10/1(2)
18.6
1
On middle, Pooran makes room and punches it towards point for a single.
18.5
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Pollard flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
18.4
6
SIX! That is huge! Loopy delivery on off, Pollard lofts it over long off for a maximum. The skipper gets off the mark in style.
18.3
.
Floated delivery on middle, Pollard defends it off the back foot.
Captain Kieron Pollard walks in at number 6, replacing Hope.
18.2
W
OUT! LBW! It is umpire's call and Shai Hope has to depart. A big wicket for Ireland at this stage of the game. Flighted delivery on middle, Hope walks across and looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. You cannot be missing the ball if you walk that far across. The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger after a long thought. Shai Hope immediately takes the review. There is nothing on Ultra Edge. Ball Tracker shows that it is spinning down the leg side, just clipping the leg stump on its way. Umpire's call!
Huge moment in the game. Shai Hope has been adjudged LBW! He has taken the review though. Looks plumb to the naked eye. Spinning down the leg side as per Ball Tracker, no wait! Something is clipping the leg stump, it is umpire's call!
18.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Pooran punches it towards point for a single.
In over# 1
1
1
1
4
4
4
Gareth Delany 15/0(1)
17.6
1
On a length on middle, Pooran flicks it towards square leg for a run.
17.5
1
Loopy delivery on off, Hope plays it towards covers for a run. 50-run stand is up between Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran. Excellent recovery. Time to up the ante now.
17.4
1
Floated delivery on middle, Pooran flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
17.3
4
FOUR! Third consecutive boundary for Nicholas Pooran. Short delivery on middle, Pooran pulls it hard over mid-wicket.
17.2
4
FOUR! Tossed up delivery on off, Pooran looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary.
17.1
4
FOUR! Not a great start. A juicy full toss on off, Pooran drives it through mid off for a boundary.
Drinks Break! Just like Ireland, West Indies getting a bit of recovery after losing some early wickets. Two of their best batsmen, especially in ODI run chases are out in the middle, in the form of Nicholas Pooran and Shai Hope. The required run rate is rising slowly but has not gone out of contention. West Indies are a batsman low tonight, so they will look forward top these two scoring the bulk of the runs. Meanwhile, Gareth Delany is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Simi Singh 1/0(1)
16.6
.
Loopy delivery on off, Shai plays it to covers.
16.5
.
Flighted delivery on leg, Hope nudges it towards the leg side.
16.4
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Hope flicks it to mid-wicket.
16.3
.
Full again, just on off, well kept out.
16.2
.
Fired in on middle, watchfully defended.
16.1
1
Tossed up wide outside off, slapped to deep point for a single.
Simi Singh introduced now.
In over# 1
2
0
1
0
0
4
Mark Adair 15/0(3)
15.6
2
Length delivery on middle, Hope flicks it through square leg. The batsmen pick up a couple.
15.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Hope drives it back towards the bowler.
15.4
1
Full delivery outside off, Pooran drives it towards mid off for a run.
15.3
.
On a length on off, Pooran plays it towards point.
15.2
.
Full delivery on off, Pooran drives it to point.
15.1
4
FOUR! That is put away! Short delivery on leg, Pooran pulls it through square leg for a boundary.
In over# 1
0
0
4
0
0
0
Boyd Rankin 11/1(4)
14.6
.
Short delivery on middle, Hope pulls it towards mid-wicket.
14.5
.
Full delivery on middle again, Hope drives it towards mid on.
14.4
4
FOUR! Excellent shot. Full delivery on middle, Hope drives it through mid on for a boundary. 50 up for West Indies.
14.3
.
Length delivery on middle, Shai flicks it towards mid-wicket.
14.2
.
On a length on middle, Hope flicks it to mid-wicket.
14.1
.
Short delivery on middle, Hope pulls it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
1
0
1
0
1
1
Mark Adair 8/0(2)
13.6
1
On a length on middle, Hope flicks it towards fine leg for a single.
13.5
.
Full delivery on off, Hope drives it towards mid off.
13.4
1
Full and outside off, Pooran drives it through covers for a run.
13.3
.
Full delivery on off, Pooran drives it to covers.
13.2
1
On a length on middle, Hope flicks it towards square leg for a single.
13.1
1
Length delivery on off, Pooran guides it towards third man. The batsmen cross ends.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1lb
1
0
Boyd Rankin 7/1(3)
12.6
.
On a length on off, Hope guides it towards short third man.
12.5
1
Short delivery on middle, Pooran pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen take a run.
12.4
1
Length delivery on middle, Hope flicks it towards square leg for a single.
12.3
1lb
That kicked out of nowhere. Short of a length delivery, Pooran looks to pull but is defeated by the sudden increase in the bounce. He misses and the ball goes off his left shoulder towards the leg side. The batsmen cross ends. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
12.2
1
On a length on off, Hope guides it towards third man for a single.
12.1
.
Good length delivery on off, Hope defends it off the front foot.
In over# 1
1
0
2
0
1
0
Mark Adair 4/0(1)
11.6
1
On a length on off, Hope dabs it towards third man for a single.
11.5
.
Good length delivery on middle, Shai blocks it off the front foot.
11.4
2
On a length on middle, Hope flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
11.3
.
Length delivery on off, Hope taps it to point.
11.2
1
On a good length on off, Pooran taps it towards the off side and takes a quick run.
11.1
.
BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Pooran looks to defend but misses it.
Mark Adair is into the attack. He does not look a 100 percent, taking injections just before this game on the ankle.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
2
0
Boyd Rankin 4/1(2)
10.6
.
Full delivery on middle, Hope drives it to mid on.
10.5
.
On a length on middle, Hope tucks it towards mid-wicket.
10.4
1
Length delivery on middle, Pooran flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
10.3
.
Good length delivery on off, Pooran blocks it off the back foot.
10.2
2
On a length and outside off, Pooran punches it through point. The batsmen pick up a couple.
10.1
.
Length delivery outside off, Pooran guides it towards third man. The fielder goes for a direct hit at the keeper's end but misses it.
Powerplay 2 is signaled. Maximum of 4 fielders will be outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
In over# 1
0
0
4lb
1
1lb
1
Barry McCarthy 14/1(5)
9.6
.
On a good length on off, Shai keeps it out. 33/3 for West Indies in Powerplay 1, as opposed to Ireland's 52/2 at the same stage.
9.5
.
Good length delivery on off, Hope blocks it well.
9.4
4lb
FOUR LEG BYES! Hmmm.. the short ball troubles Hope. This is pitched around off and it takes off after pitching. Hope looks to duck but is caught in no man's land as he shuts his eyes. The ball takes the arm and lobs over the keeper to the fine leg fence.
9.3
1
On a length on middle, Pooran flicks it through square leg for a single.
9.2
1lb
On a good length on middle, Hope looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a run. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
9.1
1
Short and outside off, Pooran cuts it through point for a run.
In over# 1
1lb
1wd
0W
0
0
0
0
Boyd Rankin 1/1(1)
8.6
1lb
On a good length on leg, Pooran looks to flick but gets hit on the thigh pad. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a single. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
8.6
1wd
WIDE! Rankin bowls it down the leg side, Pooran looks to pull but misses it.
Nicholas Pooran walks in next at number 5, replacing King. A slightly less depth in the batting tonight because of the absence of Roston Chase.
8.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Three wickets in the span of 16 balls. For 7 runs. Rankin gets his name etched in the wickets column and West Indies are in deep trouble. On a good length and outside off, King looks to defend but is cut into half as the ball comes back in a long way. The ball goes off something towards the keeper and Lorcan Tucker takes the catch and appeals. The umpire raises his finger. King thinks for a while, goes towards Shai Hope who hurriedly comes towards him as well. It seems as if Hope is adamant that the review be taken but King does not take it. Eventually, the discussion leads to the decision getting timed out. Replays later on show that there was a clear inside edge on this one.
8.4
.
BEATEN! Short and outside off, King looks to cut but misses it.
8.3
.
Length delivery on off, King taps it to covers.
8.2
.
Fuller this time, pushed towards mid off.
8.1
.
A length ball outside off, defended from the crease back to the bowler.
Boyd Rankin is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
2
1
0
Barry McCarthy 12/1(4)
7.6
.
On a good length on middle, Hope defends it off the back foot. 3 runs and a wicket from the over. Consecutive productive overs for Ireland.
Brandon King is the new batsman in.
7.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT! West Indies lose their second wicket in quick succession. Hetmyer goes cheaply again. Short delivery on leg, Hetmyer looks to pull but gets a top edge. Now, the keeper runs after it while fine leg keeps running in. But at the last moment, Lorcan Tucker with the gloves calls for it and takes it nicely. Once he calls, the fine leg fielder bails out. Never easy to take such high catches under lights.
7.4
.
Outside off, Shimron shoulders arms to this one.
7.3
2
Length delivery on leg, Hetmyer flicks it through square leg. The batsmen get two runs.
7.2
1
Length delivery on off, Hope guides it towards third man for a single.
7.1
.
On a length on middle, Hope flicks it to mid-wicket.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0W
0
Andy McBrine 12/1(4)
6.6
.
The arm ball again, Hetmyer looks to cut this from the line of the stumps but almost chops it on. Luckily for him, the ball lands beside the pitch. McBrine piling on the pressure. Just 4 runs and a wicket from this over. 4-0-12-1 so far for him.
6.5
.
Quicker ball, on off, SH gets his bat down just in time.
6.4
.
Full and around off, Shimron defends it watchfully.
6.3
4
FOUR! What a way to get going! Short and outside off, Hetmyer rocks back and cuts it behind point for a boundary!
Shimron Hetmyer walks in at number 3, replacing Lewis.
6.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! First breakthrough for Ireland and a big wicket too. Evin Lewis was not looking comfortable at all in the middle and has been relieved off his misery. Flighted delivery on leg, Lewis looks to sweep but gets a top edge. It goes towards short fine leg where Boyd Rankin dives forward and takes a good low catch. That is excellent fielding by the tall fast bowler. The hosts need 221 runs to win the match.
6.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Lewis defends it towards the leg side.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Barry McCarthy 9/0(3)
5.6
.
A MAIDEN OVER! Ireland trying to build up the dots and apply some pressure. A length ball outside off, Shai hops and works it straight to mid on.
5.5
.
Around off, on a length, pushed towards mid on.
5.4
.
Full and outside off, pushed towards point.
5.3
.
A sharp bouncer, targetting the batsman's head, Hope sways away in time.
5.2
.
Walks into this one and flicks, but finds short mid-wicket again.
5.1
.
Full and around off, worked towards short mid-wicket.
In over# 1
4
0
0
0
0
0
Andy McBrine 8/0(3)
4.6
4
FOUR! Spoils the over! Would have been a maiden. Short and outside off, Lewis rocks back and cuts it through point!
4.5
.
Full and around off, Lewis looks to defend but is a tad early. The ball lands on the pitch and generates a puff of dust after landing. Hmmm...
4.4
.
Short and outside off, EL punches it through the covers but the man at cover dives to his right and makes a half-stop. Lewis continues to be on strike.
4.3
.
The arm ball, outside off, Evin goes back and looks to punch it through the off side but is beaten by pace.
4.2
.
Outside off, punched off the back foot.
4.1
.
Short and outside off, Lewis misses out. Cuts this straight to point.
In over# 1
2
1
0
1
0
2
Barry McCarthy 9/0(2)
3.6
2
Full and outside off, driven sweetly wide of mid off. Simi Singh gives it a good chase from mid off and stops it before it reaches the ropes. Two runs taken. Shai moves to 10 from 13 balls.
3.5
1
A quick short ball, around middle, Lewis looks to pull but the pace and bounce do him in. A top edge is induced but it barely clears the men inside the ring on the leg side. A single taken.
3.4
.
Excellent yorker on middle, dug out back to the bowler.
3.3
1
On middle and off, flicked through square leg for a single.
3.2
.
Full and wide outside off, left alone.
3.1
2
Full and down the leg side, flicked through square leg for a couple. 229 more needed from 281 balls.
In over# 1
0
2
0
0
1
0
Andy McBrine 4/0(2)
2.6
.
Full and outside off, EL looks to sweep but misses.
2.5
2
IN THE AIR... JUST WIDE! For a moment, Lewis' heart would have been in his mouth. Short and outside off, Evin looks to punch. But the ball generates extra bounce than expectation and hence the batsman miscues it. The shot flies in the air but just eludes a leaping short extra cover. Two runs taken.
2.4
.
Quicker one around off, punched towards cover.
2.3
.
Full and outside off, pushed with a lunge towards cover.
2.2
1
Down the leg side, helped through mid-wicket for a single.
2.1
.
Full on middle, pushed towards mid on.
In over# 1
0
0
0
3
0
0
Barry McCarthy 3/0(1)
1.6
.
Full and outside off, driven sweetly but finds cover.
1.5
.
Around off, blocked from the crease.
1.4
.
Outside off, punched straight to cover.
1.3
3
Beautiful from Shai Hope. That will make him feel good a lot. Full and outside off, Hope comes forward and just pushes it through the off side. It is in the gap and splits cover and mid off. Almost reaches the fence but is stopped. Three runs taken.
1.2
.
Around off, pushed towards cover.
1.1
.
Full and just around off, watchfully defended down the track.
Barry McCarthy to bowl with the second new ball.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Andy McBrine 1/0(1)
0.6
.
Full once again, driven straight to point this time. A quick over completed. Decent start from McBrine.
0.5
.
Full and around off, watchfully pushed towards cover.
0.4
1
Gets one away now, finally. Fractionally short and around off, Shai drags this down to long on for a single to get the scoreboard moving.
0.3
.
Fuller, thrown up wide outside off, Hope reaches out and drives it straight to mid off.
0.2
.
A touch short, worked straight to short mid-wicket.
0.1
.
Full and around off, driven back to the bowler.
We are all ready for the second half of this contest. The Irish players spread themselves out in the middle. Following them are the West Indian openers, Shai Hope and errr... where is the second? Here he is. Seems like Evin Lewis forgot something because both batsmen started to come out at the same time but then Lewis went back. Now, he is back in. Andy McBrine to start off proceedings for the game. Hope to face. Here we go!
That is a strange verdict from Alzarri. 20 too much, did he say? Hmmm... interesting. We reckon that Ireland are 20-30 runs short here as this deck looks much better to bat on as compared to Tuesday. Let's see how the run chase pans out. Join us back at 5.45 pm local (2145 GMT).
Alzarri reckons that the score is 20 too much. On his bowling, Joseph says that he assesses the wicket as the game goes on, so he has different strategies at different points of time. Feels that the pitch is a touch slower but expects his side to chase the total down.
Once again, it was Alzarri Joseph who took the honours. His 4/32 (an exact replica of his figures on Tuesday) pegged Ireland back, especially in the middle overs. Shepherd was decent for his first international outing in the Caribbean but the spinners were a bit disappointing. West Indies would have wanted a bit more consistency from Sheldon Cottrell. Here is Alzarri Joseph talking to Niall O'Brien.
At this juncture, West Indies would have been hoping to bowl Ireland out under 200 but Mark Adair and Simi Singh managed to get a partnership going. It was not big enough but at least managed to help Ireland play out their 50 overs and also get close to 240.
An innings which had a similar look to the one in the first ODI. Two wickets went early and today, it was Paul Stirling who decided to play the long innings. He was ably supported by William Porterfield and the duo's half century stand seemed to get Ireland back on track. But just as it happened in the first ODI, a wicket changed the course of things. Porterfield departed with the score crossing 100 and shades of Tuesday emerged, with the visitors slipping down from 110/2 to 154/6.
That last ball will bring a smile on the Irish faces but one would expect West Indies to be the happier side heading into the break. It is the same pitch which was used two days ago but the bounce is inconsistent while batting seems to be much easier. That reflects from Ireland playing out their 50 overs but also means that chasing may not be so difficult as it was on Tuesday.
49.6
6
SIX! What a way to finish the innings! Short delivery on middle, McCarthy pulls it over square leg for a biggie. IRELAND FINISH WITH 237/9!
49.5
1
On a length on middle, Rankin flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
49.4
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Rankin looks to go big but misses it.
49.3
1
Full delivery on middle, McCarthy lofts it over mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep picks the ball on one bounce. The batsmen take a single.
49.2
1
Similar ball, another swing from Rankin. This time he gets a thin piece of inside edge. The ball misses the leg stump and goes towards the keeper. The batsmen go for the quick single and Shai Hope takes aim at the striker's end. Misses. McCarthy was a goner.
49.1
.
A length ball, outside off, Rankin swings but misses.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
1
1lb
Romario Shepherd 39/0(10)
48.6
1
Full delivery on middle, Rankin comes down the track and drives it towards mid on. The batsmen take a run.
48.5
.
Bowls a bouncer, Rankin lets it sail through to the keeper.
48.4
.
BEATEN! Short delivery outside off, Rankin looks to cut but misses it.
48.3
.
On a good length on middle, Rankin looks to flick but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
48.2
1
Short delivery on middle, McCarthy pulls it over mid on but does not get the distance on it. It goes towards long on where Pooran dives forward for the catch but it falls just short of him. The batsmen take a run.
48.1
1lb
On a good length on off, Rankin looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. It goes towards the off side. The batsmen take a single. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0W
0
1
Sheldon Cottrell 42/3(9)
47.6
1
Full again and outside off, Rankin drives it through mid off for a single.
47.5
.
Full delivery on off, Rankin drives it to mid off.
47.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Rankin looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
47.3
W
OUT! LBW! At last, a decision which has been given by the umpire today is upheld. Ireland had reviewed two decisions successfully before this but are unfortunate to miss out on the hat-trick. A length delivery outside off, McBrine gets across and looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger. Ireland take the review. Ball Tracker shows the impact in line and the ball going on to hit the middle stump. An elderly statesman in our team, Louis, does not agree with the Ball Tracker. Says that it is showing middle stump but the angle of the ball should be taking it to hit the leg stump. Aye, sire.
An appeal for lbw! McBrine has been adjudged out. He reviews it immediately though. Was the impact outside off? Nope. Ball Tracker is confirming three reds. Wicket number 9 is down.
47.2
.
On a good length on off, McBrine looks to go big but gets hit on the thigh pad.
47.1
1
Short delivery on middle, McCarthy pulls it through square leg for a single.
Sheldon Cottrell is back on. 8-0-40-2 so far.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1
0
4
Romario Shepherd 37/0(9)
46.6
.
Short delivery on middle, McBrine pulls it towards mid-wicket. The fielder goes for a direct hit at the bowler's end but misses it.
46.5
1
On a length on middle, McCarthy flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
46.4
1
Full delivery on leg, McBrine flicks it through square leg for a single.
46.3
1
Outside off, punched through the covers for a single.
46.2
.
Around off, defended solidly.
46.1
4
FOUR! That is through! Not a bad delivery at all, but just a decent shot. Full and outside off, McCarthy lunges and just opens the face of his bat, to guide it to the left of Evin Lewis at backward point. He dives but cannot get any hand to it. Third man runs to his right but cannot get there either.
Shepherd is back on. 8-1-30-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
2
0
1lb
0
0
Khary Pierre 50/1(10)
45.6
.
Flighted delivery on middle, McBrine tucks it to mid-wicket.
45.5
2
Tossed up delivery on off, McBrine plays a reverse sweep towards third man. The fielder chases it and does well to stop it. The batsmen pick up a couple.
45.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, McBrine plays it to point.
45.3
1lb
Floated delivery on off, McCarthy looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad. It goes towards first slip where it goes just past him. The batsmen take a run. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
45.2
.
BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Barry looks to defend but misses it.
45.1
.
Tossed up delivery outside off, McCarthy looks to cut but misses it.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
1
0W
Sheldon Cottrell 40/2(8)
44.6
.
Full delivery on middle, McBrine flicks it to mid-wicket.
44.5
1
On a length on middle, McCarthy flicks it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.
44.4
1
Length delivery on middle, Andy flicks it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.
44.3
.
On a good length on off, McBrine blocks it off the back foot.
44.2
1
Almost two in two! Full and outside off, McCarthy looks to drive away from the body but gets an outside edge. There is no slip present and the ball races away towards third man. He is a lot finer than usual, so keeps the batsmen to just a single.
Barry McCarthy is the new batsman in.
44.1
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Simi Singh departs! Full delivery outside off, Singh looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards the keeper where Shai Hope takes the simplest of catches. The hosts are just two wickets away from wrapping up the innings.
In over# 1
0
1
4
1
0
1
Khary Pierre 48/1(9)
43.6
.
Gets across, looks to defend but earns a thick inside edge onto his pads.
43.5
1
Around off, worked through mid-wicket for one more.
43.4
4
FOUR! That is a delightful shot. Tossed up wide outside off, shimmies down the track, does Simi. gets to the pitch of the ball and blasts it through the covers. Hayden Walsh puts in a dive to his right but the power in that shot is too much for him. Beats him.
43.3
1
A touch short, worked through mid-wicket for a run.
43.2
.
Punched off the back foot by the batsman.
43.1
1
Full and outside off, driven through the covers for a single.
Khary Pierre is back on. 8-0-41-1 so far.
In over# 1
0
1
0
1
0
1
Sheldon Cottrell 37/1(7)
42.6
.
Full delivery on middle, McBrine drives it back towards the bowler.
42.5
1
Loopy delivery on off, Simi plays it towards point for a single.
42.4
.
BEATEN! Tossed up delivery outside off, Simi looks to defend but misses it.
42.3
1
Full on middle, McBrine looks to defend but gets an inside edge on it. It goes towards fine leg. The batsmen take a single.
42.2
.
Length delivery on middle, McBrine flicks it to mid-wicket.
42.1
1
On a good length and outside off, Singh looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a single.
Sheldon Cottrell is back on. 6-0-34-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
1
1wd
1
0
0
1
Hayden Walsh 47/0(8)
41.6
.
Tossed up delivery on off, McBrine blocks it off the front foot.
41.5
1
Loopy delivery on middle, Singh flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
41.5
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it wide outside off, Singh offers no shot to this one.
41.4
1
Floated delivery on middle, McBrine flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
41.3
.
Loopy delivery on off, McBrine keeps it out.
41.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, McBrine looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards first slip where he goes for the catch but it falls just short of him.
41.1
1
Tossed up delivery on off, Simi plays it towards point for a run.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1wd
1
0W
Romario Shepherd 30/0(8)
40.6
.
Bowls a bumper, McBrine ducks under it.
40.5
.
Full delivery on middle, McBrine flicks it to mid-wicket.
40.4
1
On a length and outside off, Simi punches it towards point for a run.
40.3
1
Length delivery on middle, McBrine flicks it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen cross ends.
40.3
1wd
WIDE! Bowls a bouncer, McBrine ducks under it.
40.2
1
On a length on middle, Simi flicks it towards square leg for a run.
Andy McBrine is the next batsman in.
40.1
W
OUT! RUN OUT! Excellent throw by Pooran. He is not happy with something though. Short delivery outside off, Adair looks to pull but gets a top edge. It limps in the air towards mid off but does not carry to Nicholas Pooran who is running in charging. He collects the ball on one bounce and then takes aim at the bowler's end. Hits them. Adair was nowhere near the crease and he has to make a long walk back to the pavilion. Replays show that halfway through the run, Adair was dawdling around, before picking up his pace. Also, he preferred to run around the bowler, which always means extra time. He has an ankle injury too. Don't know when he picked that. Eventually, he gives up and just watches the ball hit the stumps.
POWERPLAY 3 time. 5 fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle now. Will Pollard take that option? Can Ireland last their 50 overs?
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
1
0
Hayden Walsh 43/0(7)
39.6
.
Floated delivery on middle, Singh defends it off the back foot. That ends Powerplay 2. 140/4 for Ireland in this phase. There was a collapse but they have done slightly better than the other day. Tuesday saw them score 100/7.
39.5
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Mark flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
39.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, Adair plays it to point.
39.3
.
Floated delivery on middle, Adair sweeps it to mid-wicket.
39.2
1
Flighted delivery on off, Singh punches it towards point for a run.
39.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Simi defends it off the front foot.
In over# 1
1
0
1
1
1
1
Romario Shepherd 26/0(7)
38.6
1
On a length on middle, Singh flicks it towards square leg for a run.
38.5
.
Full delivery on off, Singh drives it towards mid off.
38.4
1
On a length and outside off, Adair punches it through point for a single.
38.3
1
Length delivery on off, Singh guides it towards third man. The batsmen cross ends.
38.2
1
On a length on off, Adair plays it towards point for a run.
38.1
1
NOT OUT! Simi Singh is just safe. Full delivery on middle, Singh drives it towards mid on and tries to take a quick single. Nicholas Pooran picks the ball and fires a direct hit at the bowler's end. It is referred upstairs. The replays show that Singh was just inside the crease when the throw hit the stumps.
Direct hit! Is Simi in trouble? Nicholas Pooran looks fairly confident. Replays show that the bat is just in by a centimetre. Close call.
In over# 1
1
0
4
1
1
1
Hayden Walsh 41/0(6)
37.6
1
Full delivery on off, Singh drives it through mid off for a run.
37.5
.
Outside off, Simi does not bother to play at that.
37.4
4
FOUR! Good shot. Not a bad ball but just a good shot. Floated delivery outside off, Simi gets down and sweeps it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
37.3
1
Googly, shorter and outside off, punched through point for one.
37.2
1
Quicker one, around off, Simi gets across and works it through square leg for a run.
37.1
1
Landed around off, punched down to long on for a single.
In over# 1
0
4
0
1
0
1
Romario Shepherd 21/0(6)
36.6
.
Bowls a bouncer, Singh does well to duck under it.
36.5
4
FOUR! Amazing shot. Short delivery on middle, Singh pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
36.4
.
On a good length on off, Simi blocks it off the front foot.
36.3
1
Short and outside off, Adair cuts it through point for a run.
36.2
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Adair looks to cut but misses it.
36.1
1
Length delivery on off, Simi punches it towards point for a run.
Shepherd is back on. 5-1-15-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Hayden Walsh 33/0(5)
35.6
.
Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat.
35.5
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Adair looks to flick but gets a leading edge. It goes towards point where it lands safely.
35.4
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Adair flicks it to mid-wicket.
35.3
1
Floated delivery on middle, Singh flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
35.2
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Simi keeps it out.
35.1
.
Flighted delivery on off, Simi blocks it off the back foot.
Hayden Walsh is back on. 4-0-32-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
0
2
Alzarri Joseph 32/4(10)
34.6
1
On a length on middle, Simi flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single. Alzarri Joseph finishes his spell with figures of 10-1-32-4. Those are exactly the same figures with which he finished on Tuesday. This has been an excellent display of fast bowling from him.
34.5
.
Full delivery on middle, Singh drives it back towards the bowler.
34.4
.
On a good length on off, Simi defends it off the front foot.
34.3
.
Bowls a bouncer, Simi does well to duck under it.
34.2
.
Short delivery on middle, Singh pulls it towards mid-wicket.
34.1
2
Full delivery on off, Simi drives it towards covers where Brandon King tries to stop it with a dive but it goes beneath him. The batsmen pick up a couple.
In over# 1
0
0
0
5wd
1
0
0
Khary Pierre 41/1(8)
33.6
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Adair looks to sweep but misses it and gets hit on the thigh pad.
33.5
.
BEATEN! Loopy delivery outside off, Adair looks to defend but misses it.
33.4
.
Floated delivery on off, Adair plays it to covers.
33.4
5wd
FIVE WIDES! Not the best piece of bowling. Fires down the leg side, Adair looks to paddle but misses it. The keeper is blinded and misses it too. The ball races to the fence behind.
33.3
1
Loopy delivery on off, Singh plays it towards point for a single.
33.2
.
BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Singh looks to cut but misses it.
33.1
.
Tossed up delivery on leg, Simi looks to flick but misses it and gets hit on the pads.
In over# 1
0
0
0
6
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 29/4(9)
32.6
.
Good length delivery on off, Adair blocks it off the back foot.
32.5
.
Outside off, Adair shoulders arms to this one.
32.4
.
On a good length on off, Adair defends it off the back foot.
32.3
6
SIX! That is put away! West Indies are bowling short and Ireland, in spite of losing wickets to those balls, are going after them. Short delivery on middle, Adair pulls it over mid-wicket with pure disdain, for a maximum.
32.2
.
Good length delivery on middle, Adair blocks it well.
32.1
.
On a length on middle, Adair flicks it towards the leg side.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Khary Pierre 35/1(7)
31.6
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Simi blocks it off the back foot.
31.5
.
Loopy delivery on off, Simi guides it towards short third man.
31.4
.
Full delivery on off, Simi drives it to mid off.
31.3
.
Outside off, Simi offers no shot to this one.
31.2
1
Flighted delivery on off, Adair plays it towards covers for a run.
31.1
.
Tossed up delivery on off, Adair plays it to point.
Drinks Break! Well, once again, things not quite going according to plan for Ireland. They got a good resurrection from Stirling and Porterfield but once the latter was dismissed, it has been a collapse like in the previous game. Can they at least bat out their 50 overs? 250 might be a good score on this track. Mark Adair is the next batsman in. Also, Khary Pierre returns. 6-0-34-1 so far.
In over# 1
0W
0
0
1lb
2
0
Alzarri Joseph 23/4(8)
30.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT! It is Joseph indeed who dismissed O'Brien. The speedster gets his fourth wicket. Short delivery on middle, O'Brien looks to pull but gets a top edge on this one. It goes towards fine leg where Sheldon Cottrell takes a comfortable catch. This time he makes no mistake. Ireland have collapsed from 110/2 to 154/6.
30.5
.
On a length on off, O'Brien taps it to point.
30.4
.
NOT OUT! It is missing the stumps. Another good review from Ireland. On a good length on middle, O'Brien looks to defend but misses it and gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw and the umpire raises his finger. Kevin O'Brien looks at his partner and then takes the review, signalling an inside edge. However, Ultra Edge does not detect any. Ball Tracker then shows that it is going over the stumps. The decision is overturned.
Kevin O'Brien has been adjudged LBW! He has taken the review though. Is there an inside edge? Looks high to the naked eye. No inside edge as per Ultra Edge. Ball Tracker shows it to be going over the top of the stumps. Decision reversed.
30.3
1lb
On a good length on leg, Simi looks to defend but gets hit on the pads. It goes towards the leg side. The batsmen take a single. The umpire gives it as a leg bye.
30.2
2
IN THE AIR BUT SAFE! Short delivery on middle, Singh looks to pull it over mid-wicket but gets a top edge. Sheldon Cottrell tries to go for the catch from fine leg to his left but the ball lands just in front of him. Romario Shepherd running to his right from deep mid-wicket tries to collect it but he fumbles and the ball goes away even further. But the batsmen are happy with the two.
30.1
.
On a length on off, Simi plays it to point.
In over# 1
2
4
6
0
4
0
Hayden Walsh 32/0(4)
29.6
2
Tossed up delivery on off, Kevin drives it through point. The batsmen get two runs.
29.5
4
FOUR! Nicely played! A full toss on middle, O'Brien gets down and laps it through fine leg for a boundary. 150 UP FOR IRELAND!
29.4
6
SIX! Amazing shot! Full delivery on off, O'Brien lofts it over covers. The fielder in the deep tries to go for the catch but it went over him for a maximum.
29.3
.
Floated delivery on off, O'Brien looks to defend but gets an outside edge. It goes towards short third man.
29.2
4
FOUR! Nice shot. Short delivery on leg, O'Brien pulls it towards fine leg for a boundary.
29.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, O'Brien defends it out.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0W
Alzarri Joseph 21/3(7)
28.6
.
Good length delivery on off, Simi defends it off the front foot.
28.5
.
On a good length on off, Simi defends it off the back foot.
28.4
.
BEATEN! Good length delivery outside off, Singh looks to cut but misses it.
28.3
.
Length delivery on off, Singh taps it to point.
28.2
.
On a good length on off, Simi blocks it off the back foot.
Simi Singh is the new man in.
28.1
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Joseph gets another. His third wicket. Ireland have now lost 3/25 in the last 32 balls. Short delivery on off, Tucker looks to defend but there is extra bounce on this one. He gets a top edge and it goes towards short third man where Evin Lewis comes forward, slides and takes a good catch. This is exactly the same way Tucker was dismissed in the previous game too. Excellent homework by the West Indian management.
In over# 1
0
4
0
1
0
1
Hayden Walsh 16/0(3)
27.6
.
Full and outside off, pushed straight to cover.
27.5
4
FOUR! Plenty of width and the advantage is taken by Kevin O'Brien. Low full toss, O'Brien reaches out and drives it through the covers.
27.4
.
Short and outside off, cut straight to point.
27.3
1
A yorker now, dug out towards mid on. He wanted a single but O'Brien was ball-watching and was almost touched by Tucker before he started running. Made it safely though, by the time Nicholas Pooran returned a throw to the keeper. A better throw might have had a better result.
27.2
.
NOT OUT! Big, big slice of luck for Tucker. Who expected this? The googly, outside off, Tucker comes forward to defend but misses the line altogether. Perhaps he played for the leg spinner but this one spun back in. Just missed the bat as it hit the pad and up went the umpire's finger! Lorcan went across and had a chat with his partner. The review was taken and Ball Tracker showed the ball to be bouncing over the leg stump!
Tucker has been adjudged LBW! He has taken the review though. Is there an inside edge? Nope, not according to Ultra Edge. What does Ball Tracker show? MISSING! Height is the factor!
27.1
1
Full on middle, pushed through mid on for a single.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
1
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 21/2(6)
26.6
.
On a good length around off, watchfully defended from the crease. Successful return for Alzarri.
Lorcan Tucker walks in at number 6, replacing Stirling.
26.5
W
OUT! CHOPPED ON! Well, Alzarri had been brought on to dismiss Kevin O'Brien but he has removed the set batsman for starters. Another soft dismissal. A length ball outside off, Stirling looks to run this down to third man but the ball comes on slowly off the surface. Hence, he ends up playing early. The inside edge is taken and the ball hits the timber. 'NO!' yells Stirling in frustration. Missed out on a possible century. But now, West Indies have an opening to enforce a collapse, just like they did in the previous game. All 4 wickets have seen Joseph's involvement.
26.4
.
On a good length outside off, Stirling hangs back and defends
26.3
1
Full and outside off, lofted wide of mid off for a single.
26.2
.
Defended off the back foot by the batsman.
26.1
.
A good length ball outside off, watchfully defended.
Interesting change from Pollard. Alzarri Joseph has been brought back upon. 5-0-20-1 so far. Alzarri dismissed Kevin O'Brien in the previous game.
In over# 1
1
1
1
4
0
0
Hayden Walsh 10/0(2)
25.6
1
Wide outside off, played through point for another single.
25.5
1
Outside off, driven through mid off for one more.
25.4
1
The batsman drives this through the covers. One run added to the total.
25.3
4
FOUR! Nicely done. Full and outside off, O'Brien stays leg side of the ball and lofts it cleanly over cover.
25.2
.
Full and outside off, pushed straight to cover.
25.1
.
Outside off, punched straight to cover.
In over# 1
4
0
1
1
1
1
Khary Pierre 34/1(6)
24.6
4
FOUR! JUST OVER! Boy, that fielder looked to be in the air for eternity. Full and outside off, Stirling gets down and looks to sweep but gets it off the toe end. It limps towards short mid-wicket where the fielder leaps but the ball just eludes him. Trickles into the fence behind.
24.5
.
Full and outside off, Paul looks to sweep but misses.
24.4
1
Punched off the back foot by the batsman. The batsmen have run through for a single.
24.3
1
Landed outside off, played through point for one.
24.2
1
Outside off, punched behind point for a run.
24.1
1
Outside off, pushed through the covers for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
1
0
Hayden Walsh 3/0(1)
23.6
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
23.5
.
Landed outside off, O'Brien looks to go over the top but misses.
23.4
1
Full on middle, pushed through mid off for a run.
23.3
1
The batsman rocks onto the back foot and punches the ball. The batsmen have run through for a single.
23.2
1
Full and around off, swept through square leg for a single.
23.1
.
NOT OUT. IMPACT OUTSIDE OFF. Waste of a review from West Indies. The ball was turning even before it hit the pad, so this should have been thought of as missing off stump. But Pollard went with his bowler. Full and around off, Stirling got down to sweep but missed and was hit on the pads. Walsh appealed but the umpire shook his head. Technology showed that there was a spike on the Ultra Edge even though the bat was far from the ball. They go ahead and Ball Tracker shows that West Indies lose their sole review.
LBW review! Stirling has been adjudged not out on an LBW appeal. Kieron Pollard has taken the review though. Looks not out to the naked eye. Here comes Ball Tracker. Impact outside off. Story ends.
Kevin O'Brien is the new batsman in. Also, Hayden Walsh is into the attack.
In over# 1
0W
1
1
0
3
0
Khary Pierre 26/1(5)
22.6
W
OUT! CAUGHT! That is a soft, soft dismissal. Porterfield is disgusted with himself. He has just thrown away a start. Full and outside off, Porterfield looks to go over the top but all he manages is a simple lob to mid off. Alzarri Joseph there makes no mistake. Porterfield looks at his bat, then at the pitch before trudging off. The 59-run stand is broken. This is Pierre's MAIDEN ODI WICKET as well.
22.5
1
Full and outside off, pushed through the covers for a run.
22.4
1
Down the leg side, helped fine for a run.
22.3
.
Full and around off, watchfully defended.
22.2
3
Full and outside off, Stirling looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge. However, there is no slip present and the ball runs through that region. Nicholas Pooran gives it a good chase and just about stops it near the ropes. Three runs taken.
22.1
.
Full and outside off, Stirling looks to sweep but gets a thick inside edge.
In over# 1
0
0
0
1
1
0
Sheldon Cottrell 34/1(6)
21.6
.
Full and outside off, pushed straight to cover.
21.5
.
Full and wide outside off, William looks to drive but misses.
21.4
.
The batsman has punched that ball through the off side.
21.3
1
Works this down the leg side for one. 24TH ODI FIFTY FOR STIRLING!
21.2
1
Short again, outside off once more, punched in front of cover, for a run.
21.1
.
Short and wide outside off, cut straight to point.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
1
1
Khary Pierre 21/0(4)
20.6
1
Driven through mid on by the batsman. One run added to the total.
20.5
1
Outside off, punched wide of cover for a run.
20.4
.
The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground.
20.3
.
Short and outside off, punched straight to cover.
20.2
1
50-RUN STAND IS UP! This is a fine recovery. But they need to double this. At least. Full and outside off, pushed through the covers for a run.
20.1
1
Full and outside off, pushed through the covers to bring up a massive cheer from the crowd. 100 IS UP FOR IRELAND!
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Sheldon Cottrell 32/1(5)
19.6
.
Full delivery on off, Porterfield drives it towards mid off.
19.5
1
On a length on middle, Stirling flicks it towards mid-wicket for a run.
19.4
1
Length delivery on off, Porterfield punches it through point for a single.
19.3
.
Full delivery on off, Porterfield drives it to mid off.
19.2
.
Good length delivery on middle, Porterfield keeps it out.
The groundstaff is getting into positions. We are seeing a little bit of sprinkle from the heavens overhead. Looks to be a passing shower.
19.1
.
On a good length on off, Porterfield defends it off the front foot.
Cottrell is back on. 4-0-30-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
0
1
4
Khary Pierre 17/0(3)
18.6
1
Floated delivery on middle, Porterfield flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
18.5
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Porterfield looks to defend but gets hit on the thigh pad.
18.4
.
Loopy delivery on off, Porterfield defends it off the back foot.
18.3
.
Tossed up delivery outside off, Porterfield offers no shot to this one.
18.2
1
Short delivery outside off, Stirling cuts it through point for a single.
18.1
4
FOUR! Oohhh... that was a goner nearly. Stirling gets low and across and Pierre fires it on the stumps. It is a low full toss, designed to hit the stumps but the bat comes down just in time. The ball races to the fine leg fence.
In over# 1
0
0
1wd
4
4
0
4
Alzarri Joseph 20/1(5)
17.6
.
On a length on off, William plays it to point.
17.5
.
Full delivery on off, Porterfield drives it towards mid off.
17.5
1wd
WIDE! Short delivery down the leg side, William looks to pull but misses it.
17.4
4
FOUR! Third boundary of the over. Short delivery on middle, Porterfield pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.
17.3
4
FOUR! Good shot. Joseph bowls a low full toss on off, Porterfield drives it through mid off for a boundary.
17.2
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Porterfield looks to cut but misses it.
17.1
4
FOUR! Full and outside off, Porterfield looks to drive but gets an outside edge. It goes towards third man for a boundary.
Drinks Break! Alzarri Joseph is back on. 4-0-7-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
1
2
0
1
0
Khary Pierre 11/0(2)
16.6
.
Floated delivery on middle, Stirling defends it off the front foot.
16.5
1
Short again on off, Porterfield cuts it through point again. The batsmen take a single.
16.4
2
Short delivery on off, Porterfield cuts it through point. The batsmen pick up a couple.
16.3
.
BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Porterfield looks to defend but misses it.
16.2
1
Full delivery on off, Stirling drives it through covers for a run.
16.1
.
Tossed up delivery on middle, Stirling drives it back towards the bowler.
Khary Pierre is back on. 1-0-7-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
4
0
1wd
1
1
Kieron Pollard 15/0(2)
15.6
1
Length delivery on off, Stirling dabs it towards third man for a run.
15.5
.
On a good length on middle, Paul blocks it well.
15.4
4
FOUR! Nice shot. Full and outside off, Stirling drives it uppishly over covers. Shimron Hetmyer dives to his right but the ball whizzes past him to the fence.
15.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Stirling flicks it to mid-wicket.
15.3
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it down the leg side, Stirling lets it go.
15.2
1
Short delivery on leg, Stirling pulls it through square leg. The batsmen cross ends.
15.1
1
Length delivery outside off, Stirling guides it towards third man for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Alzarri Joseph 7/1(4)
14.6
.
Bowls a bouncer, Porterfield does well to duck under it.
14.5
.
Good length delivery on off, William blocks it off the back foot.
14.4
.
Short delivery on middle, Porterfield is caught in two minds. Play, not play... in the end, he just keeps on looking at the ball and is hit on the right bicep.
14.3
.
Full delivery on off, Porterfield drives it to mid off.
14.2
.
Landed outside off, played straight to point.
14.1
1
A short ball, outside off, pulled through mid-wicket for a single.
In over# 1
4
1
0
0
0
1
1wd
Kieron Pollard 7/0(1)
13.6
4
FOUR! That is a fine, fine shot. Full delivery on off, Porterfield comes forward and lofts it straight back over the bowler's head! One bounce and into the long off boundary.
13.5
1
Length delivery on off, Stirling punches it towards point for a run.
13.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Paul defends it off the front foot.
13.3
.
On a length on middle, Stirling flicks it to mid-wicket.
13.2
.
Good length delivery on off, William offers a forward defense on this one.
13.1
1
On a length on middle, Porterfield flicks it towards fine leg for a run.
13.1
1wd
WIDE! Bowls it wide outside off, Porterfield shoulders arms to this one.
Kieron Pollard brings himself into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 6/1(3)
12.6
.
On a good length on off, Stirling defends it off the front foot.
12.5
.
Length delivery on off, Stirling taps it towards point.
12.4
2
Full delivery on off, Stirling drives it towards mid off where Hetmyer dives to stop it but it goes beneath his left hand. He himself gets up and chases the ball. Two runs taken.
12.3
.
Length delivery on off, Paul taps it to point.
12.2
.
On a good length on middle, Stirling looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. The bowler appeals for lbw but the umpire shakes his head. Replays later on show that there was an inside edge on it.
12.1
.
On a good length on off, Stirling blocks it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Romario Shepherd 15/0(5)
11.6
.
Full delivery on off, Porterfield drives it to mid off.
11.5
1
Length delivery on off, Stirling guides it towards third man for a single.
11.4
.
Full delivery on off, Stirling drives it back towards the bowler.
11.3
.
On a good length on middle, Stirling comes down the track and looks to pull but gets an inside edge. It goes over the stumps and towards the keeper on one bounce.
11.2
.
Good length delivery on middle, Stirling defends it out.
11.1
.
On a good length on off, Stirling defends it off the back foot.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1
0
0
Alzarri Joseph 4/1(2)
10.6
.
Full delivery on leg, Porterfield looks to flick but gets hit on the pads.
10.5
1
Length delivery on middle, Stirling flicks it towards the leg side for a run.
10.4
1
Short delivery on leg, Porterfield pulls it through square leg for a single.
10.3
1
On a length on middle, Stirling flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
10.2
.
Good length delivery on middle, Paul blocks it off the back foot.
10.1
.
On a good length on off, Stirling defends it off the front foot.
Powerplay 2 is signaled. Maximum of 4 fielders will be outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Romario Shepherd 14/0(4)
9.6
.
On a good length on off, William keeps it out.
9.5
.
Outside off, Porterfield shoulders arms to this one.
9.4
.
On a good length on middle, William defends it off the back foot.
9.3
.
Good length delivery on off, Porterfield defends it off the front foot.
9.2
.
Outside off, Porterfield offers no shot to this one.
9.1
.
On a length on middle, Porterfield flicks it to mid-wicket.
Shepherd is back on. 3-0-14-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0
0
0
1
0W
Alzarri Joseph 1/1(1)
8.6
.
On a good length on off, Paul blocks it off the back foot.
8.5
.
Good length delivery on off, Stirling defends it out.
8.4
.
Good length delivery on off, Paul blocks it off the back foot.
8.3
.
On a length on middle, Stirling flicks it to mid-wicket.
8.2
1
Length delivery on middle, Porterfield flicks it towards mid-wicket. The batsmen take a run.
William Porterfield is the next batsman in.
8.1
W
OUT! TIMBER! Excellent ball by Alzarri Joseph. On a good length on off, Balbirnie looks to play straight but ends up playing the wrong line. The ball is coming in with the angle from outside off but Balbirnie attempts to play this through mid on. That results in a massive gap between bat and pad and Balbirnie misses it. The ball hits the middle and off stumps. Ireland lose their second wicket in quick time.
Alzarri Joseph is on.
In over# 1
0
0
6
0
1
0
Khary Pierre 7/0(1)
7.6
.
Loopy delivery on middle, Stirling nudges it to mid-wicket.
7.5
.
Floated delivery on off, Stirling blocks it off the back foot.
7.4
6
SIX! Lovely shot! Tossed up on middle, Stirling comes down the track and lofts it over covers for a biggie.
7.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Stirling comes down the track and blocks it.
7.2
1
Tossed up delivery on middle, Balbirnie flicks it towards square leg for a run.
7.1
.
Flighted delivery on middle, Balbirnie nudges it towards the leg side.
Khary Pierre is on.
In over# 1
0
4
0
0
0
2
Sheldon Cottrell 30/1(4)
6.6
.
On a good length on off, Paul keeps it out.
6.5
4
FOUR! Cracking shot. Short and outside off, Stirling cuts it hard through point for a boundary.
6.4
.
Full delivery on off, Stirling drives it to covers.
6.3
.
Bowls a yorker on middle, Stirling does well to dig it out.
6.2
.
On a good length on off, Stirling defends it off the front foot.
6.1
2
IN THE AIR BUT SAFE! Short delivery on middle, Stirling pulls it uppishly towards wide mid on where Hetmyer looks to go for the catch but it goes just wide of him. The batsmen get two runs.
In over# 1
0
0
4
4
0
0
Romario Shepherd 14/0(3)
5.6
.
On a good length on middle, Balbirnie defends it off the back foot.
5.5
.
Good length delivery on off, Balbirnie keeps it out.
5.4
4
FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Andy Balbirnie. Short and outside off, Balbirnie cuts it through point for a boundary.
5.3
4
FOUR! That is put away! Short of a length delivery on leg, Balbirnie pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
5.2
.
On a good length on off, Andy blocks it off the back foot.
5.1
.
Outside off, Balbirnie leaves it alone.
In over# 1
4
1
0
0W
0
0
Sheldon Cottrell 24/1(3)
4.6
4
TOP EDGE AND FOUR! Short of a length delivery on leg, Stirling looks to pull but gets a top edge. It goes behind the keeper for a boundary.
4.5
1
On a length on middle, Balbirnie flicks it towards square leg for a single.
4.4
.
On a good length on middle, Balbirnie defends it off the back foot.
Andy Balbirnie is the new batsman in.
4.3
W
OUT! Excellent catch by Alzarri Joseph! The short ball eventually does the trick. Cottrell bowls this outside leg, Delany looks to pull but is cramped for room. Gets it off the glove but it goes nowhere apart from short fine leg. Alzarri Joseph comes forward, dives and takes a good low catch. Well done.
4.2
.
Good length delivery on middle, Delany blocks it off the back foot.
4.1
.
Short delivery on off, Delany cuts it to point.
In over# 1
0
0
0
4
0
0
Romario Shepherd 6/0(2)
3.6
.
Good length delivery on off, Stirling keeps it out.
3.5
.
BEATEN AGAIN! On a good length and outside off, Stirling looks to cut but misses it.
3.4
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Stirling looks to defend but misses it.
3.3
4
FOUR! Easy pickings for Paul Stirling! Full delivery on the pads, Stirling flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary.
3.2
.
Short delivery outside off, Stirling cuts it to point.
3.1
.
On a length on off, Stirling taps it towards point.
In over# 1
2
0
4
0
6
0
Sheldon Cottrell 19/0(2)
2.6
2
Full delivery on off, Delany drives it through covers. The batsmen get two runs. 12 runs have come from the over. Big one for Ireland.
2.5
.
Outside off, Delany leaves it alone.
2.4
4
FOUR! Fantastic shot! Length delivery on off, Delany taps it through point for a boundary.
2.3
.
Bowls it wide outside off, Delany offers no shot to this one.
2.2
6
SIX! What a shot! Short of a length delivery, Delany pulls it over mid-wicket for a maximum. First maximum of the game.
2.1
.
Length delivery on off, Delany taps it towards point where the fielder does well to stop it.
In over# 1
0
0
2
0
0
0
Romario Shepherd 2/0(1)
1.6
.
Good length delivery on off, Paul keeps it out.
1.5
.
On a good length and outside off, Stirling shoulders arms to this one.
1.4
2
Full delivery on middle, Stirling lofts it over mid on. The batsmen get two runs.
1.3
.
Good length delivery on middle, Stirling defends it off the back foot.
1.2
.
Length delivery on middle, Stirling tucks it towards mid-wicket.
1.1
.
On a good length on off, Stirling defends it to mid-wicket.
Romario Shepherd to bowl with the second new ball.
In over# 1
0
2
0
1
4
0
Sheldon Cottrell 7/0(1)
0.6
.
Outside off, Gareth offers no shot to this one.
0.5
2
On a length on off, Delany drives it through covers. The batsmen get two runs.
0.4
.
Length delivery on middle, Delany flicks it to mid-wicket.
0.3
1
On a length on middle, Paul flicks it towards square leg for a run.
0.2
4
FOUR! Ireland and Stirling are off the mark. Short delivery on middle, Stirling pulls it over square leg for a boundary.
0.1
.
On a good length on middle, Stirling defends it off the back foot.
We are all set for the game to begin! The Windies players make their way out to the middle. They are followed by the Ireland openers, Paul Stirling and Gareth Delany. Sheldon Cottrell will start the proceedings for the West Indies.
West Indies (Playing XI) - Shai Hope (WK), Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd (IN FOR CHASE), Kieron Pollard (C), Khary Pierre (IN FOR PAUL), Hayden Walsh, Alzarri Joseph, Sheldon Cottrell.
Ireland (UNCHANGED PLAYING XI) - Paul Stirling, Gareth Delany, Andy Balbirnie (C), William Porterfield, Kevin O'Brien, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Simi Singh, Mark Adair, Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Boyd Rankin.
TOSS - Up goes the coin and it lands in the favor of the visitors. THEY WILL BAT FIRST! Strange decision that as there is forecast of rain later on. Normally teams elect to field first if the forecast is not that great.
An easy for the Windies is how the first ODI ended! Quite expected though and the same is expected today too, anything other than that will surely be a surprise. A victory for the hosts here will see them seal the series and Pollard will want to do exactly that. For Ireland it is a must-win game. They will need their players to come to the fore, they will need to put in their best performance if they are to beat the home side. Can they do so? We will find out. Welcome to the coverage. Stay tuned for the toss and the teams in a while.
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