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Ireland v West Indies

Castle Avenue, Clontarf, 25 May 2025
One-Day International Series

Result	West Indies win by 197 runs (DLS)
Toss	Ireland
Latest update at	7:21 PM Local Time
Commentator	CricketEurope

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7:16 PM Until then, thanks for joining us today and enjoy the rest of the weekend.

7:15 PM That series against England will see three ODIs and three T20Is before they return to Ireland for three T20Is at Bready starting on 12th June.

7:14 PM Shai Hope is pleased with the way his team has played. Hopes they can take the form from the last two games into the upcoming series against England.

7:11 PM Unsure exactly what is wrong with Neill and Little and whether they'll be fit for the T20I series.

7:11 PM Stirling says that his bowlers weren't consistent enough with their lengths. He defends the decision to bowl first.

7:09 PM Keacy Carty is the obvious choice for player of the match, and with two centuries in the series, he's also player of the series.

7:03 PM Got to feel bad for Jordan Neill who had a debut to forget after injuring his shoulder. We think it might be a dislocation.

7:03 PM Ireland players still hanging around to take photos with some members of the crowd. Good to see.

7:00 PM Have to say it was a mistake from Stirling to choose to bowl first. We'll see what he has to say during the post match interviews.

A McBrine run out 28 (21 balls, 4x4, 0x6) SR: 133.33
Partnership of 6 in 9 balls
Ireland 165-8 in 29.5 overs

29.5 Seales to L McCarthy, RUN OUT! McBrine wants a quick single. Lewis fields it and runs McBrine out.
29.4 Seales to L McCarthy, no run.
29.3 Seales to L McCarthy, no run.
29.2 Seales to McBrine, 1 run.
29.1 Seales to McBrine, FOUR

End of over 29 (1 run) Ireland 160-7
L McCarthy 0* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A McBrine 23* (19 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.4 overs
Chase 1-0-1-1 Forde 7-1-38-0
Ireland need 203 runs to win in 17.0 overs.

28.6 Chase to L McCarthy, no run.
28.5 Chase to L McCarthy, no run.
28.4 Chase to McBrine, 1 run.

B McCarthy run out 0 (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 0.00
Partnership of 0 in 2 balls
Ireland 159-7 in 28.2 overs

28.2 Chase to B McCarthy, RUN OUT! Called through for a quick single, a throw comes in from Greaves. Needed the TV umpire but it's out.
28.2 Chase to B McCarthy, no run.

G Dockrell c Carty b Chase 23 (26 balls, 3x4, 1x6) SR: 88.46
Partnership of 0 in 0 balls
Ireland 159-6 in 28.0 overs

28.1 Chase to Dockrell, OUT - CAUGHT! Chase into the attack and Dockrell pulls it to Carty on the boundary.

End of over 28 (11 runs) Ireland 159-5
A McBrine 22* (18 balls, 3x4, 0x6) G Dockrell 23* (25 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Greaves 6-0-35-1 Forde 7-1-38-0
Ireland need 204 runs to win in 18.0 overs.

26.6 Greaves to McBrine, no run.
27.5 Greaves to Dockrell, 1 run.
27.5 Greaves to Dockrell, WIDE Down leg side.
27.4 Greaves to Dockrell, FOUR Hit through mid-off.
27.3 Greaves to McBrine, 1 run. Hit down to third.
27.2 Greaves to McBrine, no run.
27.1 Greaves to McBrine, FOUR Hit over the keeper for four.

End of over 27 (12 runs) Ireland 148-5
G Dockrell 18* (23 balls, 2x4, 1x6) A McBrine 17* (14 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 36 in 5.2 overs
Forde 7-1-38-0 Greaves 5-0-24-1
Ireland need 215 runs to win in 19.0 overs.

26.6 Forde to Dockrell, no run. Hit to mid-off.
26.5 Forde to Dockrell, no run.
26.4 Forde to Dockrell, SIX Similar shot, this time for six.
26.3 Forde to Dockrell, FOUR Pulled through square leg.
26.2 Forde to McBrine, 1 run. Played towards third.
26.1 Forde to Dockrell, 1 run.

End of over 26 (8 runs) Ireland 136-5
A McBrine 16* (13 balls, 2x4, 0x6) G Dockrell 7* (18 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 24 in 4.2 overs
Greaves 5-0-24-1 Forde 6-1-26-0
Ireland need 227 runs to win in 20.0 overs.

25.6 Greaves to McBrine, no run.
25.5 Greaves to Dockrell, 1 run.
25.4 Greaves to McBrine, 1 run. Played through backward point.
25.3 Greaves to McBrine, FOUR Whipped over midwicket for four.
25.2 Greaves to Dockrell, 1 run. Pushed towards mid-on.
25.1 Greaves to McBrine, 1 run.

End of over 25 (1 run) Ireland 128-5
G Dockrell 5* (16 balls, 1x4, 0x6) A McBrine 10* (9 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 16 in 3.2 overs
Forde 6-1-26-0 Greaves 4-0-16-1
Ireland need 235 runs to win in 21.0 overs.

24.6 Forde to Dockrell, no run.
24.5 Forde to Dockrell, no run.
24.4 Forde to Dockrell, no run. Missed a bowling change there...
24.3 A Joseph to Dockrell, no run. Good stop in the covers.
24.2 A Joseph to Dockrell, no run.
24.1 A Joseph to McBrine, 1 run.

Carmichael is bowled for 48 (CricketEurope)

End of over 24 (5 runs) Ireland 127-5
G Dockrell 5* (11 balls, 1x4, 0x6) A McBrine 9* (8 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 15 in 2.2 overs
Greaves 4-0-16-1 A Joseph 6-1-37-1
Ireland need 236 runs to win in 22.0 overs.

23.6 Greaves to Dockrell, FOUR Muscled through mid-off for four.
23.5 Greaves to Dockrell, no run.
23.4 Greaves to Dockrell, no run.
23.3 Greaves to Dockrell, no run.
23.2 Greaves to McBrine, 1 leg bye. Greaves is convinced that was out and doesn't even look at the umpire when appealing. Illingworth won't like that!

Tucker gets this all wrong and guides the ball straight to the keeper (CricketEurope)

23.1 Greaves to McBrine, no run.

End of over 23 (9 runs) Ireland 122-5
G Dockrell 1* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A McBrine 9* (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 10 in 1.2 overs
A Joseph 6-1-37-1 Greaves 3-0-12-1
Ireland need 241 runs to win in 23.0 overs.

22.6 A Joseph to McBrine, 1 run.
22.5 A Joseph to McBrine, 2 runs. Guided through backward point for two.
22.4 A Joseph to McBrine, FOUR Short ball McBrine pulls and gets enough to guide it to fine leg.
22.3 A Joseph to Dockrell, 1 run.
22.2 A Joseph to Dockrell, no run.
22.1 A Joseph to McBrine, 1 run.

End of over 22 (1 run) Ireland 113-5
G Dockrell 0* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A McBrine 1* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.2 overs
Greaves 3-0-12-1 A Joseph 5-1-28-1
Ireland need 250 runs to win in 24.0 overs.

21.6 Greaves to McBrine, 1 run.
21.5 Greaves to McBrine, no run. Pushed to mid-off.

C Carmichael bowled Greaves 48 (61 balls, 6x4, 1x6) SR: 78.69
Partnership of 0 in 9 balls
Ireland 112-5 in 21.4 overs

21.4 Greaves to Carmichael, OUT - BOWLED! Kept low and Carmichael misses it. No fifty for him.
21.3 Greaves to Carmichael, no run.
21.2 Greaves to Carmichael, no run.
21.1 Greaves to Carmichael, no run.

End of over 21 (0 runs) Ireland 112-4
G Dockrell 0* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) C Carmichael 48* (57 balls, 6x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.5 overs
A Joseph 5-1-28-1 Greaves 2-0-11-0
Ireland need 251 runs to win in 25.0 overs.

20.6 A Joseph to Dockrell, no run. Another wicket maiden.

Driven square by Carmichael (CricketEurope)

20.5 A Joseph to Dockrell, no run. Pushed back to the bowler.
20.4 A Joseph to Dockrell, no run.
20.3 A Joseph to Dockrell, no run.
20.2 A Joseph to Dockrell, no run. Dockrell pulled out of that at the last minute.

L Tucker c Hope b A Joseph 29 (31 balls, 2x4, 1x6) SR: 93.55
Partnership of 72 in 73 balls
Ireland 112-4 in 20.1 overs

20.1 A Joseph to Tucker, OUT - CAUGHT! Well I'm not sure what Tucker was thinking there. Moving all over the crease, tried for a ramp shot but only succeeds in guiding it gently to the keeper. Silly shot given the match situation.

Tector shoulders arms and is bowled by Seales (CricketEurope)

Greaves takes a head high catch to remove Stirling (CricketEurope)

6:04 PM We officially have a result now, no matter what happens. Can Ireland pull off a miracle or will West Indies square the series?

End of over 20 (2 runs) Ireland 112-3
C Carmichael 48* (57 balls, 6x4, 1x6) L Tucker 29* (30 balls, 2x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 72 in 12.0 overs
Greaves 2-0-11-0 A Joseph 4-0-28-0
Ireland need 251 runs to win in 26.0 overs.

19.6 Greaves to Tucker, 1 run. Quick single, Tucker gets hit by a throw from the covers.
19.5 Greaves to Carmichael, 1 bye. Swing and a miss, misses the stumps, misses the keeper, but not the fine leg fielder who keeps it to one bye.

Balbirnie is bowled by Seales (CricketEurope)

19.4 Greaves to Carmichael, no run. Defended.
19.3 Greaves to Carmichael, no run.
19.2 Greaves to Carmichael, no run.
19.1 Greaves to Carmichael, no run. Just short of the mid-off fielder there. Carmichael living dangerously.

End of over 19 (6 runs) Ireland 110-3
L Tucker 28* (29 balls, 2x4, 1x6) C Carmichael 48* (52 balls, 6x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 70 in 11.0 overs
A Joseph 4-0-28-0 Greaves 1-0-10-0
Ireland need 253 runs to win in 27.0 overs.

18.6 A Joseph to Tucker, no run. Pushed to mid-on.
18.5 A Joseph to Carmichael, 1 run. Played down to third.
18.4 A Joseph to Tucker, 1 run. Steered through square leg for a single.
18.3 A Joseph to Tucker, no run. Hit towards Chase at backward point but it falls just short of him.
18.2 A Joseph to Tucker, FOUR Guided down to third for a boundary.
18.1 A Joseph to Tucker, no run. Change of ends for Joseph.

End of over 18 (10 runs) Ireland 104-3
C Carmichael 47* (51 balls, 6x4, 1x6) L Tucker 23* (24 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 64 in 10.0 overs
Greaves 1-0-10-0 Motie 4-0-22-0
Ireland need 259 runs to win in 28.0 overs.

17.6 Greaves to Carmichael, no run. Hit to Forde at midwicket who can't hold on to it.
17.5 Greaves to Carmichael, no run.
17.4 Greaves to Carmichael, FOUR Textbook off-drive there as Carmichael closes in on a maiden ODI fifty.
17.3 Greaves to Tucker, 1 run. Played through the covers, and that's 100 for Ireland.
17.2 Greaves to Carmichael, 1 run.

5:51 PM Short delay whilst there's some repair work going on for the bowler's foot marks.

17.1 Greaves to Carmichael, FOUR Makes room for himself and clubs it over mid-off.

End of over 17 (10 runs) Ireland 94-3
L Tucker 22* (23 balls, 1x4, 1x6) C Carmichael 38* (46 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 54 in 9.0 overs
Motie 4-0-22-0 A Joseph 3-0-22-0
Ireland need 269 runs to win in 29.0 overs.

16.6 Motie to Carmichael, 1 run. Cut for a single to end the over.
16.5 Motie to Carmichael, no run. Lifted sharply off a good length from the spinner.
16.4 Motie to Carmichael, no run.
16.4 Motie to Carmichael, WIDE Too far down leg.
16.3 Motie to Tucker, 1 run.
16.2 Motie to Tucker, SIX Hit over deep midwicket for six.
16.1 Motie to Carmichael, 1 run. Hit into the covers.

End of over 16 (5 runs) Ireland 84-3
L Tucker 15* (21 balls, 1x4, 0x6) C Carmichael 36* (42 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 44 in 8.0 overs
A Joseph 3-0-22-0 Motie 3-0-12-0
Ireland need 279 runs to win in 30.0 overs.

15.6 A Joseph to Tucker, no run.
15.5 A Joseph to Tucker, 2 runs.
15.4 A Joseph to Tucker, 2 runs. Guided down to third man.
15.3 A Joseph to Tucker, no run.
15.2 A Joseph to Tucker, no run. Swing and a miss.
15.1 A Joseph to Carmichael, 1 run. Clipped off his pads through midwicket.

5:36 PM And it's drinks.

End of over 15 (6 runs) Ireland 79-3
L Tucker 11* (16 balls, 1x4, 0x6) C Carmichael 35* (41 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 39 in 7.0 overs
Motie 3-0-12-0 A Joseph 2-0-17-0
Ireland need 284 runs to win in 31.0 overs.

14.6 Motie to Carmichael, 1 run.
14.5 Motie to Carmichael, no run.
14.4 Motie to Carmichael, no run.
14.3 Motie to Carmichael, FOUR Heaved over midwicket, one bounce and four.
14.2 Motie to Carmichael, no run.
14.1 Motie to Tucker, 1 run.

End of over 14 (10 runs) Ireland 73-3
C Carmichael 30* (36 balls, 3x4, 1x6) L Tucker 10* (15 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 33 in 6.0 overs
A Joseph 2-0-17-0 Motie 2-0-6-0
Ireland need 290 runs to win in 32.0 overs.

13.6 A Joseph to Tucker, 1 run.
13.5 A Joseph to Tucker, no run.
13.4 A Joseph to Tucker, no run. Pushed back to the bowler.
13.3 A Joseph to Tucker, no run. Very quick delivery there which Tucker swings at and misses.
13.2 A Joseph to Carmichael, 3 runs. Hit through midwicket and they run three.
13.1 A Joseph to Carmichael, SIX Short ball and Carmichael helps it over the slips and over the boundary.

End of over 13 (6 runs) Ireland 63-3
L Tucker 9* (11 balls, 1x4, 0x6) C Carmichael 21* (34 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 23 in 5.0 overs
Motie 2-0-6-0 A Joseph 1-0-7-0
Ireland need 300 runs to win in 33.0 overs.

12.6 Motie to Carmichael, 1 run.
12.5 Motie to Carmichael, no run.
12.4 Motie to Carmichael, no run.
12.3 Motie to Carmichael, no run. Big appeal for lbw but the umpire is unmoved. Looked to be going down leg.
12.2 Motie to Carmichael, 4 leg byes. Down leg side and clips the pad on its way to the rope.
12.1 Motie to Tucker, 1 run.

End of over 12 (7 runs) Ireland 57-3
C Carmichael 20* (29 balls, 3x4, 0x6) L Tucker 8* (10 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 17 in 4.0 overs
1-0-7-0 Motie 1-0-4-0
Ireland need 306 runs to win in 34.0 overs.

11.6 to Carmichael, no run. Played and missed.
11.5 to Carmichael, 2 runs. Hit through the midwicket and a good stop by Lewis saves the boundary.
11.4 to Carmichael, no run.
11.3 to Carmichael, FOUR Short ball and pulled through midwicket.
11.2 to Carmichael, no run.

5:24 PM 20 overs needed to get a result. Ireland maybe hoping the rain washes out the rest of the game...

11.1 to Tucker, 1 run. Quick single as the rain comes back.

End of over 11 (4 runs) Ireland 50-3
C Carmichael 14* (24 balls, 2x4, 0x6) L Tucker 7* (9 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 10 in 3.0 overs
Motie 1-0-4-0 Seales 5-2-21-3
Ireland need 313 runs to win in 35.0 overs.

10.6 Motie to Tucker, 1 run.
10.5 Motie to Tucker, no run.
10.4 Motie to Carmichael, 1 run.

5:21 PM Motie bowled the first ball of the over too, apologies for the confusion.

10.3 Motie to Tucker, 1 run.
10.2 Motie to Tucker, no run.
10.1 Forde to Carmichael, 1 run.

End of over 10 (6 runs) Ireland 46-3
L Tucker 5* (5 balls, 1x4, 0x6) C Carmichael 12* (22 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 2.0 overs
Seales 5-2-21-3 Forde 5-1-25-0
Ireland need 317 runs to win in 36.0 overs.

9.6 Seales to Tucker, FOUR Pulled away for four. First boundary for a few overs.
9.5 Seales to Tucker, no run.
9.4 Seales to Tucker, no run. Pushed back to the bowler.
9.3 Seales to Carmichael, 1 run.
9.2 Seales to Tucker, 1 run. Short ball, pulled away but only a single.
9.1 Seales to Tucker, no run. Defended into the covers.

End of over 9 (0 runs) Ireland 40-3
C Carmichael 11* (21 balls, 2x4, 0x6) L Tucker 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 1.0 overs
Forde 5-1-25-0 Seales 4-2-15-3
Ireland need 323 runs to win in 37.0 overs.

8.6 Forde to Carmichael, no run. Pushed into the covers. Another maiden over.
8.5 Forde to Carmichael, no run.
8.4 Forde to Carmichael, no run.
8.3 Forde to Carmichael, no run.
8.2 Forde to Carmichael, no run.
8.1 Forde to Carmichael, no run.

5:11 PM A reminder that Jordan Neill is off with a suspected dislocated shoulder and Josh Little is off with a suspected leg injury. Ireland may only have nine batters.

End of over 8 (0 runs) Ireland 40-3
C Carmichael 11* (15 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
Seales 4-2-15-3 Forde 4-0-25-0
Ireland need 323 runs to win in 38.0 overs.

H Tector bowled Seales 0 (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 0.00
Partnership of 0 in 5 balls
Ireland 40-3 in 8.0 overs

7.6 Seales to Tector, OUT - BOWLED! Left a straight one and it knocks the bails off. Double wicket maiden for Seales!
7.5 Seales to Tector, no run.
7.4 Seales to Tector, no run.
7.3 Seales to Tector, no run.
7.2 Seales to Tector, no run.

P Stirling c Greaves b Seales 26 (19 balls, 3x4, 2x6) SR: 136.84
Partnership of 37 in 34 balls
Ireland 40-2 in 7.1 overs

7.1 Seales to Stirling, OUT - CAUGHT! Edged and Greaves takes a nice slip catch at head height.

End of over 7 (2 runs) Ireland 40-1
C Carmichael 11* (15 balls, 2x4, 0x6) P Stirling 26* (18 balls, 3x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 37 in 5.3 overs
Forde 4-0-25-0 Seales 3-1-15-1
Ireland need 323 runs to win in 39.0 overs.

6.6 Forde to Carmichael, no run.
6.5 Forde to Carmichael, no run. Inside edge just misses the stumps.
6.4 Forde to Carmichael, no run. Pushed to backward point.
6.3 Forde to Stirling, 1 run.
6.2 Forde to Carmichael, 1 run. Full toss on leg stump, flicked away for a single.
6.1 Forde to Carmichael, no run.

End of over 6 (9 runs) Ireland 38-1
P Stirling 25* (17 balls, 3x4, 2x6) C Carmichael 10* (10 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 35 in 4.3 overs
Seales 3-1-15-1 Forde 3-0-23-0
Ireland need 325 runs to win in 40.0 overs.

5.6 Seales to Stirling, no run.
5.5 Seales to Stirling, FOUR Gets on the back foot and hammers it through the covers.
5.4 Seales to Carmichael, 1 run.
5.3 Seales to Carmichael, no run. Swing and a miss. If Ireland are going down, they're certainly going to be entertaining whilst they do!
5.2 Seales to Carmichael, FOUR Short and pulled square for four.
5.1 Seales to Carmichael, no run.

4:54 PM And that's 6000 runs in ODIs for Paul Stirling!

End of over 5 (12 runs) Ireland 29-1
P Stirling 21* (15 balls, 2x4, 2x6) C Carmichael 5* (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 26 in 3.3 overs
Forde 3-0-23-0 Seales 2-1-6-1
Ireland need 334 runs to win in 41.0 overs.

4.6 Forde to Stirling, SIX Comes down the pitch and Stirling carves it over the covers for six.
4.5 Forde to Stirling, no run.
4.4 Forde to Stirling, no run.
4.3 Forde to Stirling, SIX Slower ball which Stirling dispatches over deep midwicket for his first six.
4.2 Forde to Stirling, no run.
4.1 Forde to Stirling, no run. Pushed into the covers.

End of over 4 (6 runs) Ireland 17-1
C Carmichael 5* (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6) P Stirling 9* (9 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 2.3 overs
Seales 2-1-6-1 Forde 2-0-11-0
Ireland need 346 runs to win in 42.0 overs.

3.6 Seales to Carmichael, no run. Pushed into the covers.
3.5 Seales to Stirling, 1 run. Stirling comes down the pitch but just gets a single to square leg.
3.4 Seales to Stirling, no run. Rises sharply off a good length and Stirling sways out of the way.
3.3 Seales to Stirling, no run.
3.2 Seales to Carmichael, 1 run. Edged to King at first slip who drops it, deflecting it for a single.
3.1 Seales to Carmichael, FOUR Lovely looking cover drive to get Carmichael off the mark.

End of over 3 (8 runs) Ireland 11-1
P Stirling 8* (6 balls, 2x4, 0x6) C Carmichael 0* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 1.3 overs
Forde 2-0-11-0 Seales 1-1-0-1
Ireland need 352 runs to win in 43.0 overs.

2.6 Forde to Stirling, FOUR Stirling charges down the pitch and then clubs it high and straight. One bounce and four.
2.5 Forde to Stirling, no run. Played and missed.
2.4 Forde to Stirling, no run.
2.3 Forde to Stirling, no run.
2.2 Forde to Stirling, no run.
2.1 Forde to Stirling, FOUR First delivery faced by Stirling is flicked off his pads through square leg.

End of over 2 (0 runs) Ireland 3-1
C Carmichael 0* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Stirling 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.3 overs
Seales 1-1-0-1 Forde 1-0-3-0
Ireland need 360 runs to win in 44.0 overs.

1.6 Seales to Carmichael, no run. Defended back to the bowler. A wicket maiden to start Seales' spell.
1.5 Seales to Carmichael, no run. Pushed into the covers.
1.4 Seales to Carmichael, no run. Gets an inside edge, almost onto his stumps.

A Balbirnie bowled Seales 3 (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 33.33
Partnership of 3 in 9 balls
Ireland 3-1 in 1.3 overs

1.3 Seales to Balbirnie, OUT - BOWLED! Seales finds the gap between bat and pad and knocks two stumps out of the ground. Not a great start for the home side.
1.2 Seales to Balbirnie, no run. Pushed to mid-on.
1.1 Seales to Balbirnie, no run.

End of over 1 (3 runs) Ireland 3-0
P Stirling 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6) A Balbirnie 3* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 3 in 1.0 overs
Forde 1-0-3-0
Ireland need 360 runs to win in 45.0 overs.

0.6 Forde to Balbirnie, 3 runs. Hit through the covers and the outfield is evidently damp given how that slowed up after a pretty firm hit.
0.5 Forde to Balbirnie, no run. Bottom edge there but falls short of the slips.
0.4 Forde to Balbirnie, no run. Pushed to mid-on.
0.3 Forde to Balbirnie, no run. Defended. Some movement for Forde.
0.2 Forde to Balbirnie, no run. Pushed into the covers.
0.1 Forde to Balbirnie, no run. Outside off, but not given wide.

4:28 PM The players are heading out to the middle and we're about to get the Ireland innings underway.

The injured cameraman is taken away for medical attention (CricketEurope)

4:17 PM Ireland will need 363 from their 46 overs, assuming no further interruptions of course.

4:15 PM Latest news is that play will resume at 4:30 with Ireland getting 46 overs. DLS will obviously adjust the Ireland target.

4:14 PM Covers are off and the players are warming up. No news on a time for resumption for what I assume will be a shortened Ireland run chase.

Carty is finally dismissed for 170 (CricketEurope)

Carty is bowled by a no ball (CricketEurope)

Pulled for six by Greaves (CricketEurope)

Balbirnie applauds Carty's century (CricketEurope)

4:06 PM It does seem to have stopped raining for now though, so hopefully this delay won't be too long.

4:05 PM We should be resuming any momemnt, but unfortunately it's been raining again. And as the ground staff struggled to get the covers on in the wind, it seems likely that some water has got onto the pitch and there could be a lengthy delay.

3:39 PM Back soon for the Ireland run chase.

3:38 PM Carty's 170 the undoubted highlight, but Hope and Greaves also made excellent contributions.

3:38 PM Well that decision from Stirling to bowl first isn't looking too smart right now. A brutal display from the West Indies batters and you have to think this total is too high for Ireland to chase.

End of over 50 (15 runs) West Indies 385-7
R Chase 7* (4 balls, 1x4, 0x6) G Motie 7* (3 balls, 0x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 11 in 0.4 overs
L McCarthy 10-0-93-2 B McCarthy 10-0-100-3

49.6 L McCarthy to Chase, FOUR Hit down the ground to end the innings.
49.5 L McCarthy to Motie, 1 run. Through the covers for a single.
49.4 L McCarthy to Motie, SIX Ir's not getting any easier for Ireland. Carved over backward point for six.
49.3 L McCarthy to Motie, no run. Swing and a miss.

M Forde c Carmichael b L McCarthy 12 (5 balls, 1x4, 1x6) SR: 240.00
Partnership of 17 in 7 balls
West Indies 374-7 in 49.2 overs

49.2 L McCarthy to Forde, OUT - CAUGHT! Mishit and Carmichael gratefully receives it at mid-on.
49.1 L McCarthy to Forde, FOUR

End of over 49 (13 runs) West Indies 370-6
R Chase 3* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) M Forde 8* (3 balls, 0x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 13 in 0.5 overs
B McCarthy 10-0-100-3 L McCarthy 9-0-78-1

48.6 B McCarthy to Chase, 2 runs. And that's 100 runs conceded by McCarthy.
48.6 B McCarthy to Chase, WIDE A third wide in the over. Harsh call there by Illingworth.
48.5 B McCarthy to Forde, 1 run. Wide and hit through the covers for a single.

3:30 PM That's now the most expensive bowling performance for Ireland in men's ODI cricket.

48.4 B McCarthy to Forde, SIX Full toss and hit high and straight for six.
48.4 B McCarthy to Forde, WIDE McCarthy's line has been all over the place all day.
48.3 B McCarthy to Chase, 1 run.
48.2 B McCarthy to Chase, no run.
48.2 B McCarthy to Chase, WIDE Almost missed the cut strip again.

J Greaves c Stirling b B McCarthy 50 (23 balls, 5x4, 3x6) SR: 217.39
Partnership of 14 in 5 balls
West Indies 357-6 in 48.1 overs

48.1 B McCarthy to Greaves, OUT - CAUGHT! Rather tame end to that innings from Greaves there has he almost dishes out catching practice to Stirling in the covers.

End of over 48 (15 runs) West Indies 357-5
M Forde 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) J Greaves 50* (22 balls, 5x4, 3x6)
Partnership of 14 in 0.4 overs
L McCarthy 9-0-78-1 B McCarthy 9-0-87-2

47.6 L McCarthy to Greaves, 1 run. Nudged on to the leg side for a maiden ODI fifty for Greaves.
47.5 L McCarthy to Greaves, FOUR Straight down the ground, bounces just inside the rope.
47.4 L McCarthy to Greaves, SIX Pulled way over midwicket and sails out of the ground.
47.4 L McCarthy to Greaves, WIDE Too far outside off.
47.3 L McCarthy to Forde, 1 run. Carved over the covers but he didn't quite get hold of it.
47.3 L McCarthy to Forde, WIDE Down leg side.

3:20 PM Forde comes out to bat now, so it's not going to get easier for Ireland.

3:20 PM Sensational innings by Carty there, with some amazing hitting towards the end. Perhaps the break in play and the incident with the cameraman took him out of his rhythm.

K Carty c Dockrell b L McCarthy 170 (142 balls, 15x4, 8x6) SR: 119.72
Partnership of 97 in 38 balls
West Indies 343-5 in 47.2 overs

47.2 L McCarthy to Carty, OUT - CAUGHT! Hit high on the leg-side and caught by Dockrell.
47.1 L McCarthy to Greaves, 1 run.

3:18 PM Good news, the cameraman is up. He's being looked after by an ambulance crew but it doesn't seem to be as serious as it could have been.

3:12 PM The cameraman was hit on the head by that six and he's getting treatment from the Ireland physio. Had a nasty fall too.

3:11 PM Carty now in joint sixth place on the highest individual innings for the West Indies.

3:11 PM We have a delay here as that six struck a cameraman. Hopefully he's OK.

End of over 47 (28 runs) West Indies 342-4
K Carty 170* (141 balls, 15x4, 8x6) J Greaves 38* (18 balls, 4x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 96 in 6.0 overs
B McCarthy 9-0-87-2 L McCarthy 8-0-63-0

46.6 B McCarthy to Carty, SIX Free hit smashed over long-off.
46.6 B McCarthy to Carty, NO BALL Wide outside off and it didn't even bounce on the cut strip so it's a no-ball.

3:09 PM Moves Carty into ninth place on the list of highest innings for the West Indies.

46.5 B McCarthy to Carty, SIX Wide and carved over the covers for another six.
46.4 B McCarthy to Carty, SIX Clubbed straight down the ground. What a shot!
46.3 B McCarthy to Greaves, 1 run. Slower ball, hit into the covers.
46.2 B McCarthy to Greaves, SIX Full toss, punished with a pull over square leg.
46.1 B McCarthy to Carty, 1 run. Clipped fine for a single.
46.1 B McCarthy to Carty, WIDE Outside off. Harsh call in my opinion, Carty nearly hit it.

End of over 46 (14 runs) West Indies 314-4
J Greaves 31* (16 balls, 4x4, 1x6) K Carty 151* (136 balls, 15x4, 5x6)
Partnership of 68 in 5.0 overs
L McCarthy 8-0-63-0 B McCarthy 8-0-59-2

45.6 L McCarthy to Greaves, FOUR Edged over the vacant slips region.

3:03 PM How costly will that no-ball prove to be?

45.5 L McCarthy to Greaves, FOUR Short ball Greaves pounces on it with a pull. Almost falls over.
45.4 L McCarthy to Carty, 1 run.
45.4 L McCarthy to Carty, NO BALL Kept low and bowls Carty, but he's called back after the third umpire spots the no-ball!
45.3 L McCarthy to Greaves, 1 run.
45.2 L McCarthy to Greaves, 2 runs. Hit high but lands between two fielders.
45.1 L McCarthy to Carty, 1 run. Brings up his 150.

End of over 45 (9 runs) West Indies 300-4
J Greaves 20* (12 balls, 2x4, 1x6) K Carty 149* (133 balls, 15x4, 5x6)
Partnership of 54 in 4.0 overs
B McCarthy 8-0-59-2 McBrine 10-0-56-1

44.6 B McCarthy to Greaves, FOUR Pulled away square.
44.5 B McCarthy to Carty, 1 run. Full toss, pushed to mid-off.
44.4 B McCarthy to Greaves, 1 run.
44.3 B McCarthy to Greaves, no run. Swing and a miss.
44.2 B McCarthy to Carty, 1 run.
44.2 B McCarthy to Carty, WIDE Too wide on the off-side.
44.1 B McCarthy to Greaves, 1 run.

End of over 44 (19 runs) West Indies 291-4
K Carty 147* (131 balls, 15x4, 5x6) J Greaves 14* (8 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 45 in 3.0 overs
McBrine 10-0-56-1 Dockrell 4-0-36-1

43.6 McBrine to Carty, FOUR That over rather ruined what had been a good bowling analysis for McBrine.
43.6 McBrine to Carty, WIDE
43.5 McBrine to Greaves, 1 run.
43.4 McBrine to Greaves, SIX Hit over midwicket, Dockrell takes a catch but can't stop himself stepping over the boundary.
43.3 McBrine to Carty, 1 run.
43.2 McBrine to Carty, SIX Smashed over long-off. Sensational hitting from Carty.
43.1 McBrine to Carty, no run.

End of over 43 (19 runs) West Indies 272-4
J Greaves 7* (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6) K Carty 136* (127 balls, 14x4, 4x6)
Partnership of 26 in 2.0 overs
Dockrell 4-0-36-1 Tector 4-0-31-0

42.6 Dockrell to Greaves, 2 runs.
42.5 Dockrell to Greaves, no run. Hit hard straight to Dockrell and Dockrell can't take the catch.
42.4 Dockrell to Carty, 1 run.
42.3 Dockrell to Carty, FOUR Driven through the covers and Carmichael can't quite stop it.

2:46 PM Ball has been lost and the umpires are selecting a replacement.

2:46 PM And there are some drops of rain again...

42.2 Dockrell to Carty, SIX And a repeat to reach Carty's highest score in ODI cricket.

2:45 PM Short delay there while the ball was hunted down.

42.1 Dockrell to Carty, SIX Smashed back over the bowler's head for six.

2:44 PM The players are back out in the middle and we're about to get back underway. Still very overcast and very windy. No overs lost as of yet.

2:34 PM Resumption at 2:45.

2:26 PM Slight correction - some of the covers are still on, but the ground staff are out there awaiting a signal to take the rest off.

2:23 PM And the covers are coming off.

2:23 PM The rain has stopped now.

2:19 PM It's really hammering it down now. Still very windy and it looks clear in the distance.

2:18 PM The sensible thing to do would be to call the West Indies innings closed now, but regulations rarely allow common sense to prevail.

2:17 PM It's definitely heavier than the first interruption. Almost certainly going to lose overs now.

2:16 PM And the rain has got too heavy, so the umpires are taking the players off the field again.

End of over 42 (7 runs) West Indies 253-4
J Greaves 5* (4 balls, 1x4, 0x6) K Carty 119* (123 balls, 13x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 7 in 1.0 overs
Tector 4-0-31-0 Dockrell 3-0-17-1

41.6 Tector to Carty, 1 run.
41.5 Tector to Greaves, 1 run.
41.4 Tector to Greaves, no run.
41.3 Tector to Greaves, FOUR Hit high and straight, bounces just inside the rope for four.
41.2 Tector to Greaves, no run.
41.1 Tector to Carty, 1 run. Played through the covers for a single.

2:13 PM Some more rain in the air but there's blue sky visible so hopefully it'll blow through quickly.

End of over 41 (5 runs) West Indies 246-4
K Carty 117* (121 balls, 13x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
Dockrell 3-0-17-1 Tector 3-0-24-0

A Jangoo c B McCarthy b Dockrell 22 (36 balls, 0x4, 1x6) SR: 61.11
Partnership of 78 in 69 balls
West Indies 246-4 in 41.0 overs

40.6 Dockrell to Jangoo, OUT - CAUGHT! Hit straight, high, but it doesn't go far enough and Barry McCarthy runs in to take the catch.
40.5 Dockrell to Jangoo, 2 runs. Swept square and well saved by Mayes on the boundary.
40.4 Dockrell to Jangoo, no run. Pushed back to the bowler.
40.3 Dockrell to Carty, 1 run. Pushed to mid-off.
40.2 Dockrell to Jangoo, 1 run. Flicked fine for a single.
40.1 Dockrell to Carty, 1 run.

End of over 40 (4 runs) West Indies 241-3
A Jangoo 19* (32 balls, 0x4, 1x6) K Carty 115* (119 balls, 13x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 73 in 10.3 overs
Tector 3-0-24-0 B McCarthy 7-0-50-2

39.6 Tector to Jangoo, no run.
39.5 Tector to Carty, 1 run.
39.4 Tector to Jangoo, 1 run. Pushed to square leg.
39.3 Tector to Carty, 1 run. Pulled away, just short of the deep midwicket fielder.
39.2 Tector to Jangoo, 1 run.
39.1 Tector to Jangoo, no run. Swing and a miss.

End of over 39 (11 runs) West Indies 237-3
K Carty 113* (117 balls, 13x4, 2x6) A Jangoo 17* (28 balls, 0x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 69 in 9.3 overs
B McCarthy 7-0-50-2 Tector 2-0-20-0

38.6 B McCarthy to Carty, FOUR Flicked to fine leg for four.
38.5 B McCarthy to Jangoo, 1 run.
38.4 B McCarthy to Carty, 1 run.
38.3 B McCarthy to Carty, FOUR Hit nicely through the covers.
38.2 B McCarthy to Carty, no run. Pushed into the covers.
38.1 B McCarthy to Jangoo, 1 run.

2:01 PM Much more blue sky over the ground now, so hopefully the rain has gone.

End of over 38 (12 runs) West Indies 226-3
K Carty 104* (113 balls, 11x4, 2x6) A Jangoo 15* (26 balls, 0x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 58 in 8.3 overs
Tector 2-0-20-0 L McCarthy 7-0-49-0

37.6 Tector to Jangoo, 1 run.
37.5 Tector to Carty, 3 runs. Played to square leg where a terrible misfield by Paul Stirling allows two more runs than it should have got.
37.4 Tector to Carty, FOUR Edged through the vacant slip region to bring up his century.
37.3 Tector to Carty, no run.

Congratulations for Mayes after he holds the catch to dismiss Hopw (CricketEurope)

Congratulations for Mayes after he holds the catch to dismiss Hope (CricketEurope)

37.2 Tector to Carty, no run. Played and missed, kept low.
37.1 Tector to Carty, FOUR Tector back for a second over and Carty plays it nicely through the covers.

1:53 PM And that's drinks.

End of over 37 (16 runs) West Indies 214-3
A Jangoo 14* (25 balls, 0x4, 1x6) K Carty 93* (108 balls, 9x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 46 in 7.3 overs
L McCarthy 7-0-49-0 McBrine 9-0-37-1

36.6 L McCarthy to Carty, 1 run. Pushed to mid-on.
36.6 L McCarthy to Carty, WIDE Down leg side.

1:52 PM Maybe a top edge there with the pace carrying it over the rope.

36.5 L McCarthy to Carty, SIX Short ball, lifted over the keeper's head for six.
36.4 L McCarthy to Jangoo, 1 run. Hit into the covers.
36.3 L McCarthy to Jangoo, SIX Hit high and straight for a six to bring up the 200 for West Indies.
36.2 L McCarthy to Carty, 1 run.
36.1 L McCarthy to Carty, no run. Hit back to the bowler.

End of over 36 (5 runs) West Indies 198-3
A Jangoo 7* (23 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K Carty 85* (104 balls, 9x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 30 in 6.3 overs
McBrine 9-0-37-1 Little 7-0-34-0

35.6 McBrine to Carty, 1 run.
35.5 McBrine to Jangoo, 1 run. Edged for a quick single.
35.4 McBrine to Jangoo, no run. Pushed back to the bowler.
35.3 McBrine to Carty, 1 run. Pulled through midwicket.
35.2 McBrine to Jangoo, 1 run. Played through the covers.
35.1 McBrine to Jangoo, no run. Pushed to short cover.

1:45 PM It took a while but the third umpire ruled that last ball a no-ball. The free hit saw Carty swing and miss.

End of over 35 (2 runs) West Indies 193-3
K Carty 83* (101 balls, 9x4, 1x6) A Jangoo 5* (19 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 25 in 5.3 overs
Little 7-0-33-0 McBrine 8-0-33-1

34.6 Little to Carty, no run. Swing and a miss.
34.5 Little to Jangoo, 1 run. Ugly looking shot gets a single. Jangoo does not look comfortable out there.
34.4 Little to Jangoo, no run.
34.3 Little to Jangoo, no run. Short ball, Jangoo goes to pull it but misses it, hitting him in the stomach.
34.2 Little to Carty, 1 run.
34.1 Little to Carty, no run.

End of over 34 (3 runs) West Indies 191-3
A Jangoo 4* (16 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K Carty 82* (98 balls, 9x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 23 in 4.3 overs
McBrine 8-0-33-1 Little 6-0-31-0

33.6 McBrine to Carty, 1 run. Played into the covers for a single.
33.5 McBrine to Jangoo, 1 run. Gets on the back foot and pushes it to mid-on.
33.4 McBrine to Jangoo, no run. Pushed to mid-on.
33.3 McBrine to Jangoo, no run. And again.
33.2 McBrine to Jangoo, no run. Defended onto the off-side.
33.1 McBrine to Carty, 1 run. Worked just wide of square leg for a single.

End of over 33 (5 runs) West Indies 188-3
A Jangoo 3* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K Carty 80* (96 balls, 9x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 20 in 3.3 overs
Little 6-0-31-0 McBrine 7-0-30-1

32.6 Little to Jangoo, no run.
32.5 Little to Jangoo, no run.
32.4 Little to Carty, 1 run.
32.3 Little to Carty, no run. Superb diving stop by Tector at backward point.
32.2 Little to Carty, FOUR Smashed along the ground through mid-on for four.
32.1 Little to Carty, no run.

End of over 32 (3 runs) West Indies 183-3
A Jangoo 3* (10 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K Carty 75* (92 balls, 8x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 15 in 2.3 overs
McBrine 7-0-30-1 Little 5-0-26-0

31.6 McBrine to Jangoo, no run.
31.5 McBrine to Carty, 1 run.
31.4 McBrine to Jangoo, 1 run. Pushed to mid-on.
31.3 McBrine to Jangoo, no run.
31.2 McBrine to Jangoo, no run. Big appeal for lbw but the umpire isn't interested. Maybe a little high.
31.1 McBrine to Carty, 1 run.

End of over 31 (11 runs) West Indies 180-3
A Jangoo 2* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K Carty 73* (90 balls, 8x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 12 in 1.3 overs
Little 5-0-26-0 McBrine 6-0-27-1

30.6 Little to Jangoo, no run.
30.5 Little to Carty, 1 leg bye. Off the pads for a leg bye to fine leg.
30.3 Little to Carty, SIX And the free hit is smashed for a six!

1:29 PM That was a no ball after the third umpire checked it.

30.4 Little to Carty, no run.
30.3 Little to Carty, 2 runs. Through the covers for two.
30.2 Little to Jangoo, 1 run.
30.1 Little to Jangoo, no run.

End of over 30 (2 runs) West Indies 169-3
K Carty 65* (86 balls, 8x4, 0x6) A Jangoo 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.3 overs
McBrine 6-0-27-1 L McCarthy 6-0-33-0

29.6 McBrine to Jangoo, 1 run. Played off his pads towards midwicket.
29.5 McBrine to Jangoo, no run. Pushed back to the bowler.
29.4 McBrine to Jangoo, no run.

1:24 PM That was a fantastic partnership from those two, with some wonderful shots. Ireland no doubt hoping that wicket will be the turning point of the innings.

S Hope c sub (Mayes) b McBrine 75 (75 balls, 9x4, 2x6) SR: 100.00
Partnership of 137 in 147 balls
West Indies 168-3 in 29.3 overs

29.3 McBrine to Hope, OUT - CAUGHT! Tries to muscle it over the rope but doesn't quite get hold of it and sub-fielder Mayes takes the catch at mid-on.
29.2 McBrine to Hope, no run.
29.1 McBrine to Carty, 1 run.

End of over 29 (6 runs) West Indies 167-2
S Hope 75* (73 balls, 9x4, 2x6) K Carty 64* (85 balls, 8x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 136 in 24.0 overs
L McCarthy 6-0-33-0 McBrine 5-0-25-0

28.6 L McCarthy to Hope, FOUR Hit past the diving mid-on fielder.
28.5 L McCarthy to Carty, 1 run. Played through midwicket.
28.4 L McCarthy to Hope, 1 run.
28.3 L McCarthy to Hope, no run. Pushed to mid-off.
28.2 L McCarthy to Hope, no run. Big swing and a miss.
28.1 L McCarthy to Hope, no run. Short ball, Hope ducks under it.

End of over 28 (6 runs) West Indies 161-2
K Carty 63* (84 balls, 8x4, 0x6) S Hope 70* (68 balls, 8x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 130 in 23.0 overs
McBrine 5-0-25-0 L McCarthy 5-0-27-0

27.6 McBrine to Hope, 1 run. Pushed to mid-on.
27.5 McBrine to Hope, FOUR Slog sweep for four.
27.4 McBrine to Carty, 1 run.
27.3 McBrine to Carty, no run. Pushed back to the bowler.
27.2 McBrine to Carty, no run.
27.1 McBrine to Carty, no run.

End of over 27 (9 runs) West Indies 155-2
S Hope 65* (66 balls, 7x4, 2x6) K Carty 62* (80 balls, 8x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 124 in 22.0 overs
L McCarthy 5-0-27-0 McBrine 4-0-19-0

26.6 L McCarthy to Hope, no run.
26.5 L McCarthy to Hope, no run. Beats the outside edge.
26.4 L McCarthy to Hope, FOUR Edged and it would have been caught if there was a slip fielder in place.
26.3 L McCarthy to Carty, 1 run.
26.2 L McCarthy to Carty, FOUR Went through the hands of Tector at gully, tough chance/
26.1 L McCarthy to Carty, no run.

End of over 26 (2 runs) West Indies 146-2
S Hope 61* (63 balls, 6x4, 2x6) K Carty 57* (77 balls, 7x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 115 in 21.0 overs
McBrine 4-0-19-0 Dockrell 2-0-12-0

25.6 McBrine to Carty, 1 run.

1:10 PM The wind is blowing off umpire Illingworth's hat to give you an idea of what the weather is like.

25.5 McBrine to Carty, no run.
25.4 McBrine to Carty, no run.
25.3 McBrine to Carty, no run.
25.2 McBrine to Hope, 1 run.

1:08 PM I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there's some rain in the air again.

25.1 McBrine to Hope, no run.

End of over 25 (5 runs) West Indies 144-2
K Carty 56* (73 balls, 7x4, 0x6) S Hope 60* (61 balls, 6x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 113 in 20.0 overs
Dockrell 2-0-12-0 Tector 1-0-8-0

24.6 Dockrell to Hope, 1 run. Pushed to mid-off as we reach the halfway stage of the West Indies innings.
24.5 Dockrell to Carty, 1 run.
24.4 Dockrell to Carty, no run.
24.3 Dockrell to Hope, 1 run. Pushed to mid-off.
24.3 Dockrell to Hope, WIDE Pretty shocking wide from Dockrell there.
24.2 Dockrell to Hope, no run.
24.1 Dockrell to Carty, 1 run.

End of over 24 (8 runs) West Indies 139-2
S Hope 58* (58 balls, 6x4, 2x6) K Carty 54* (70 balls, 7x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 108 in 19.0 overs
Tector 1-0-8-0 Dockrell 1-0-7-0

23.6 Tector to Carty, 1 run. Played to mid-on.
23.5 Tector to Carty, no run.
23.4 Tector to Hope, 1 run.
23.3 Tector to Hope, SIX Too short and smashed away for six.
23.2 Tector to Hope, no run.
23.1 Tector to Hope, no run. Definitely some turn off the pitch there for Tector.

1:02 PM A seventh bowler for Ireland now as Harry Tector comes into the attack.

End of over 23 (7 runs) West Indies 131-2
K Carty 53* (68 balls, 7x4, 0x6) S Hope 51* (54 balls, 6x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 100 in 18.0 overs
Dockrell 1-0-7-0 McBrine 3-0-17-0

22.6 Dockrell to Carty, no run.
22.5 Dockrell to Carty, no run. And we're back on with Carty defending.

1:00 PM Confirmation that no overs have been lost. Still a full ODI for the time being.

12:59 PM Jordan Neill is walking around with his arm in a sling, so it doesn't look like he'll play any further part in today's match.

A half-century for Carty (CricketEurope) (CricketEurope)

Four runs for Carty (CricketEurope)

12:54 PM We're starting again at 1pm.

12:52 PM The ground staff are getting things ready for a resumption. I doubt we've lost any overs at this stage.

Lewis is caught at second slip by Balbirnie (CricketEurope)

Jordan Neill receives his cap from Stuart Thompson (Cricket Ireland)

12:46 PM Covers are coming off and the umpires are having a look.

12:36 PM And with that, the umpires send the players from the field. It's raining quite heavily now. Very windy though and hopefully it will blow through quickly.

22.4 Dockrell to Carty, FOUR Flicked to fine leg as the sub-fielder dives over it. Fifty for Carty.
22.3 Dockrell to Carty, 2 runs.
22.2 Dockrell to Carty, no run. Rain getting heavier. This was when it was forecast.
22.1 Dockrell to Hope, 1 run. Spin from both ends as the rain returns.

End of over 22 (9 runs) West Indies 124-2
K Carty 47* (63 balls, 6x4, 0x6) S Hope 50* (53 balls, 6x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 93 in 17.0 overs
McBrine 3-0-17-0 B McCarthy 6-0-39-2

21.6 McBrine to Hope, 1 run. Pushed through mid-on to bring up a fabulous fifty.
21.5 McBrine to Hope, no run.
21.4 McBrine to Hope, SIX Too short and given what it deserved as Hope smashes it for six.
21.3 McBrine to Carty, 1 run.
21.2 McBrine to Hope, 1 run.
21.1 McBrine to Hope, no run.

End of over 21 (9 runs) West Indies 115-2
K Carty 46* (62 balls, 6x4, 0x6) S Hope 42* (48 balls, 6x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 84 in 16.0 overs
B McCarthy 6-0-39-2 McBrine 2-0-8-0

20.6 B McCarthy to Hope, 1 run. Prodded through the covers.

12:28 PM Neill landed awkwardly on his shoulder there and he's going off for some treatment.

20.5 B McCarthy to Hope, 2 runs. Short ball, hooked and an acrobatic stop by Neill at fine leg.
20.4 B McCarthy to Carty, 1 run. Pitched up and kept out by Carty.
20.3 B McCarthy to Hope, 1 run.
20.2 B McCarthy to Hope, no run. Outside off and left.
20.1 B McCarthy to Hope, FOUR Smashed through the covers for a boundary.

End of over 20 (4 runs) West Indies 106-2
K Carty 45* (61 balls, 6x4, 0x6) S Hope 34* (43 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 75 in 15.0 overs
McBrine 2-0-8-0 B McCarthy 5-0-30-2

19.6 McBrine to Carty, no run. Pushed back to the bowler.
19.5 McBrine to Hope, 1 run. Through midwicket.
19.4 McBrine to Hope, no run.
19.3 McBrine to Carty, 1 run. Played on leg-side for a single.
19.2 McBrine to Hope, 1 run.
19.1 McBrine to Carty, 1 run. Played through the covers.

End of over 19 (2 runs) West Indies 102-2
S Hope 32* (40 balls, 5x4, 0x6) K Carty 43* (58 balls, 6x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 71 in 14.0 overs
B McCarthy 5-0-30-2 McBrine 1-0-4-0

18.6 B McCarthy to Hope, no run.
18.5 B McCarthy to Carty, 1 run. Quick single towards mid-on.
18.4 B McCarthy to Carty, no run.
18.3 B McCarthy to Carty, no run. Defended onto the off-side.
18.2 B McCarthy to Hope, 1 run. Hit through the covers and fielded by Dockerell close to the rope.
18.1 B McCarthy to Hope, no run. Barry McCarthy back into the attack now.

End of over 18 (4 runs) West Indies 100-2
K Carty 42* (55 balls, 6x4, 0x6) S Hope 31* (37 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 69 in 13.0 overs
McBrine 1-0-4-0 Neill 5-0-33-0

17.6 McBrine to Carty, no run. Played and missed.
17.5 McBrine to Hope, 1 run. Flicked onto leg-side for a quick single to bring up the 100 mark.
17.4 McBrine to Carty, 1 run.
17.3 McBrine to Carty, no run. Pushed to short-ish mid-on.
17.2 McBrine to Hope, 1 run. Played just backward of square for another single.
17.1 McBrine to Carty, 1 run. Worked away on the leg side for a single.

12:14 PM We have spin into the attack now in the shape of McBrine.

End of over 17 (11 runs) West Indies 96-2
S Hope 29* (35 balls, 5x4, 0x6) K Carty 40* (51 balls, 6x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 65 in 12.0 overs
Neill 5-0-33-0 Little 4-0-16-0

16.6 Neill to Hope, no run.
16.5 Neill to Hope, no run. Slower ball, defended.
16.4 Neill to Carty, 1 run. Pushed through midwicket.
16.4 Neill to Carty, WIDE Another wide given on height for Neill. He should probably stop trying that delivery.
16.3 Neill to Carty, FOUR Straighter and whipped off his pads to the fine leg boundary.
16.2 Neill to Carty, FOUR Too wide, too short and smashed through the covers for four.
16.1 Neill to Hope, 1 run. Played off his pads towards McBrine at deep backward square leg.

End of over 16 (3 runs) West Indies 85-2
K Carty 31* (48 balls, 4x4, 0x6) S Hope 28* (32 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 54 in 11.0 overs
Little 4-0-16-0 Neill 4-0-22-0

15.6 Little to Carty, no run.
15.5 Little to Carty, no run.
15.4 Little to Hope, 1 run. Played through square leg.
15.3 Little to Carty, 1 run. Played through the covers.
15.2 Little to Carty, no run.
15.1 Little to Hope, 1 run. Single to third.

12:00 PM And it's time for a drink.

End of over 15 (6 runs) West Indies 82-2
K Carty 30* (44 balls, 4x4, 0x6) S Hope 26* (30 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 51 in 10.0 overs
Neill 4-0-22-0 Little 3-0-13-0

14.6 Neill to Hope, 1 run.
14.5 Neill to Hope, no run. Short again, this time it's not wide.
14.5 Neill to Hope, WIDE Another wide on height to bring up the fifty partnership. Far too many wides so far from Ireland.
14.4 Neill to Carty, 1 run.
14.3 Neill to Hope, 1 run.
14.3 Neill to Hope, WIDE Down leg side.
14.2 Neill to Carty, 1 run. Clipped off his pads for a single.
14.1 Neill to Carty, no run.

End of over 14 (2 runs) West Indies 76-2
S Hope 24* (27 balls, 5x4, 0x6) K Carty 28* (41 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 45 in 9.0 overs
Little 3-0-13-0 Neill 3-0-16-0

13.6 Little to Hope, no run. Swing and a miss. Good over from the left-armer there.
13.5 Little to Carty, 1 run.
13.4 Little to Hope, 1 run. Played into the leg side.
13.3 Little to Hope, no run.
13.2 Little to Hope, no run. Swing and a miss.
13.1 Little to Hope, no run.

End of over 13 (7 runs) West Indies 74-2
K Carty 27* (40 balls, 4x4, 0x6) S Hope 23* (22 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 43 in 8.0 overs
Neill 3-0-16-0 Little 2-0-11-0

12.6 Neill to Hope, 1 run.
12.5 Neill to Hope, no run. Much better length and Hope defends onto the leg-side.
12.5 Neill to Hope, WIDE Bouncer and it's given wide based on height. Way too short!

11:49 AM (The two previous deliveries were also to Hope)

12.4 Neill to Hope, FOUR Played through the covers for a boundary.
12.3 Neill to Carty, no run.
12.2 Neill to Carty, no run.
12.1 Neill to Carty, 1 leg bye. Pitched up and down leg side for a leg bye.

End of over 12 (3 runs) West Indies 67-2
S Hope 18* (17 balls, 4x4, 0x6) K Carty 27* (39 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 36 in 7.0 overs
Little 2-0-11-0 Neill 2-0-10-0

11.6 Little to Hope, no run.
11.5 Little to Carty, 1 run. Played onto the leg side.
11.4 Little to Carty, no run. Played and missed.
11.3 Little to Carty, no run.
11.2 Little to Hope, 1 run. Almost edges it onto his stumps and manages to scramble through for a quick single.
11.2 Little to Hope, WIDE Drifts down leg side.
11.1 Little to Hope, no run. Quicker than Hope was expecting but he keeps it out.

End of over 11 (6 runs) West Indies 64-2
K Carty 26* (36 balls, 4x4, 0x6) S Hope 17* (14 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 33 in 6.0 overs
Neill 2-0-10-0 Little 1-0-8-0

10.6 Neill to Carty, no run. Chipped but short of Barry McCarthy at mid-on.
10.5 Neill to Hope, 1 run. Played towards backward square leg.
10.4 Neill to Hope, FOUR Full pitched delivery driven straight.
10.3 Neill to Hope, no run.
10.2 Neill to Carty, 1 run. Nudged down to third.
10.1 Neill to Carty, no run. Pitched up and defended.

End of over 10 (8 runs) West Indies 58-2
S Hope 12* (11 balls, 3x4, 0x6) K Carty 25* (33 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 27 in 5.0 overs
Little 1-0-8-0 Neill 1-0-4-0

9.6 Little to Hope, FOUR Lovely drive through the covers.
9.5 Little to Carty, 1 run.
9.4 Little to Carty, no run. Swing and a miss at a wider delivery.
9.3 Little to Carty, no run.
9.2 Little to Carty, 2 runs.
9.1 Little to Carty, no run.
9.1 Little to Carty, WIDE

11:32 AM New bowler at both ends as Josh Little takes over.

End of over 9 (4 runs) West Indies 50-2
S Hope 8* (10 balls, 2x4, 0x6) K Carty 22* (28 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 19 in 4.0 overs
Neill 1-0-4-0 L McCarthy 4-0-18-0

8.6 Neill to Hope, no run. Other than the boundary, a good first over by Neill.
8.5 Neill to Hope, no run.
8.4 Neill to Hope, no run.
8.3 Neill to Hope, no run. Fuller and fended away towards mid-on.
8.2 Neill to Hope, FOUR Short ball and punished through midwicket.
8.1 Neill to Hope, no run.

11:28 AM Debutant Jordan Neill into the attack now.

End of over 8 (4 runs) West Indies 46-2
K Carty 22* (28 balls, 4x4, 0x6) S Hope 4* (4 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 15 in 3.0 overs
L McCarthy 4-0-18-0 B McCarthy 4-0-28-2

7.6 L McCarthy to Carty, no run. Wider ball, left alone.
7.5 L McCarthy to Carty, no run.
7.4 L McCarthy to Carty, no run.
7.3 L McCarthy to Carty, FOUR A textbook drive through the covers.
7.2 L McCarthy to Carty, no run. Pushed into the covers.
7.1 L McCarthy to Carty, no run. Moving in towards the right hander and fended away.

End of over 7 (9 runs) West Indies 42-2
S Hope 4* (4 balls, 1x4, 0x6) K Carty 18* (22 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 11 in 2.0 overs
B McCarthy 4-0-28-2 L McCarthy 3-0-14-0

6.6 B McCarthy to Hope, no run.
6.5 B McCarthy to Hope, FOUR Clipped off his pads to get off the mark.
6.4 B McCarthy to Hope, no run. And again.
6.3 B McCarthy to Hope, no run. Outside off and left.

11:20 AM The drizzle seems to have stopped and it's getting a little brighter out there.

6.2 B McCarthy to Carty, 1 run.
6.1 B McCarthy to Carty, FOUR Pitched up and clipped away.

End of over 6 (2 runs) West Indies 33-2
S Hope 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K Carty 13* (20 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 1.0 overs
L McCarthy 3-0-14-0 B McCarthy 3-0-19-2

5.6 L McCarthy to Carty, 1 run. Edged through the vacant gully region for a single.
5.6 L McCarthy to Carty, WIDE Appeal for a catch behind but that was obviously to try and stop the wide call on the leg-side wide.
5.5 L McCarthy to Carty, no run. Pushed towards mid-off.

11:17 AM Umbrellas going up in the crowd.

5.4 L McCarthy to Carty, no run. Definitely some variable bounce in this pitch as Carty fends that off on the leg-side.
5.3 L McCarthy to Carty, no run. Short and a little wide, Carty leaves it alone.
5.2 L McCarthy to Carty, no run. Big appeal for lbw but it looked too high.
5.1 L McCarthy to Carty, no run. Defended back to the bowler.

11:14 AM West Indies skipper Shai Hope comes out to bat now.

End of over 5 (6 runs) West Indies 31-2
K Carty 12* (14 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
B McCarthy 3-0-19-2 L McCarthy 2-0-12-0

E Lewis c Balbirnie b B McCarthy 14 (13 balls, 1x4, 1x6) SR: 107.69
Partnership of 27 in 26 balls
West Indies 31-2 in 5.0 overs

4.6 B McCarthy to Lewis, OUT - CAUGHT! Edged to Balbirnie at second slip who juggles it before taking the catch. Looks to have hurt himself a little as he's jogging off for some treatment.
4.4 B McCarthy to Lewis, FOUR Hit through the covers for four. There's definitely a few spots of rain now.
4.3 B McCarthy to Carty, 1 run. Hit straight just past the outstretched hand of McCarthy.
4.2 B McCarthy to Carty, no run. Stopped by Dockerell in the covers.
4.2 B McCarthy to Carty, WIDE Down leg side.
4.1 B McCarthy to Carty, no run.

End of over 4 (4 runs) West Indies 25-1
E Lewis 10* (10 balls, 0x4, 1x6) K Carty 11* (11 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 21 in 3.2 overs
L McCarthy 2-0-12-0 B McCarthy 2-0-13-1

3.6 L McCarthy to Carty, 3 runs. Nice save on the boundary by Josh Little prevents a four.
3.5 L McCarthy to Carty, no run. Driven into the covers and a great stop by the debutant Neill.
3.4 L McCarthy to Carty, no run. Some extra bounce there and Carty plays and misses.
3.3 L McCarthy to Carty, no run. Pushed to mid-off.
3.2 L McCarthy to Lewis, 1 run. Played off his pads to square leg.

11:04 AM The blue sky above the ground we had earlier has gone.

3.1 L McCarthy to Lewis, no run. Played and missed.

End of over 3 (5 runs) West Indies 21-1
K Carty 8* (7 balls, 2x4, 0x6) E Lewis 9* (8 balls, 0x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 17 in 2.2 overs
B McCarthy 2-0-13-1 L McCarthy 1-0-8-0

2.6 B McCarthy to Carty, no run. Full and Carty trys to drive it through the covers, but it goes straight to a fielder.
2.5 B McCarthy to Carty, no run. Defended into the covers.
2.4 B McCarthy to Carty, no run. Gets him on the back foot and he defends.
2.3 B McCarthy to Carty, FOUR Pitched up and clipped off his pads for a four.
2.2 B McCarthy to Lewis, 1 run. Pushed towards mid-off for a quick single.
2.1 B McCarthy to Lewis, no run.

End of over 2 (8 runs) West Indies 16-1
K Carty 4* (3 balls, 1x4, 0x6) E Lewis 8* (6 balls, 0x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 12 in 1.2 overs
L McCarthy 1-0-8-0 B McCarthy 1-0-8-1

1.6 L McCarthy to Carty, no run. Good finish to the over there. McCarthy looked to struggle with his line a little against the left hander Lewis.
1.5 L McCarthy to Lewis, 1 run. Pushed through the gap between cover and mid-off.
1.5 L McCarthy to Lewis, WIDE Outside off again, this time it's too wide.
1.4 L McCarthy to Lewis, no run.
1.3 L McCarthy to Lewis, no run. Outside off and left alone.
1.2 L McCarthy to Lewis, SIX Hooked over deep backward square leg and into the scoreboard.
1.1 L McCarthy to Lewis, no run. Liam McCarthy bowling the second over and Lewis leaves the first ball well alone.

End of over 1 (8 runs) West Indies 8-1
K Carty 4* (2 balls, 1x4, 0x6) E Lewis 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 0.2 overs
B McCarthy 1-0-8-1

0.6 B McCarthy to Carty, no run. Pushed to mid-off.
0.5 B McCarthy to Carty, FOUR Driven through the covers for the first boundary of the game. Lovely looking shot.

10:52 AM Keacy Carty from the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten is the new batter.

B King lbw b B McCarthy 1 (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 33.33
Partnership of 4 in 4 balls
West Indies 4-1 in 0.4 overs

0.4 B McCarthy to King, OUT - LBW! Swinging in a little and McCarthy has got King out for the third time in three games!
0.4 B McCarthy to King, WIDE And again.
0.4 B McCarthy to King, WIDE Drifted wide of leg.
0.3 B McCarthy to Lewis, 1 run. Quick single towards mid-off.
0.2 B McCarthy to King, 1 run. Pushed towards the covers for the first run of the day.
0.1 B McCarthy to King, no run. Swinging in and King only just gets his bat on it.

10:47 AM Barry McCarthy to open the bowling for Ireland.

10:45 AM Early advantage to Ireland based on how many players were singing the anthems.

10:42 AM "National" anthems about to take place, first the excellent West Indies anthem.

10:41 AM With the previous two games both seeing the team batting first put on over 300, Paul Stirling is obviously hoping for something different today after choosing to bowl first.

10:40 AM As we approach the start, there's a couple of grey clouds around. There is a little rain forecast for the afternoon, but it's rather breezy and hopefully it will blow over quickly and we get a result today.

10:34 AM Teams have completed their warm-ups. National anthems shortly.

10:33 AM They must be all having a lay-in or at mass, because there's very few in the ground at present. Waiting to see what the weather does I guess.

10:32 AM Sell-out crowd of 1500

10:28 AM West Indies unchanged from Friday's game. Both teams will be in the scorecard shortly.

10:25 AM Neill is a very attacking middle-order batsman who converted to bowling seam from off-spin just last year. Big day for him and his family.

10:24 AM One change to the Ireland side with Jordan Neill of CSNI the fourth debutant of the series for Ireland. He comes in for Tom Mayes. Neill like Mayes, Liam McCarthy and Cade Carmichael was born in South Africa, but has made Ireland his home.

10:23 AM The day has got an autumnal feel to it, with a blustery wind and showers forecast.

10:23 AM The toss has just been made and won by Paul Stirling who has opted to bowl first.

10:22 AM Hello, and welcome to Castle Avenue for the third and final ODI between Ireland and the West Indies.