West Indies delivered a commanding efficiency within the third One Day Worldwide (ODI) in opposition to Eire at The Village, Malahide, securing a resounding 197-run victory (DLS technique) to stage the three-match sequence 1-1. The guests posted a colossal complete of 385/7, primarily fuelled by a sensational century from Keacy Carty, earlier than their bowlers dismantled the Irish batting lineup.
West Indies put up mammoth complete pushed by Keacy Carty’s heroics
After Eire received the toss and elected to bowl, West Indies unleashed an aggressive batting show. Regardless of early setbacks, together with the fast dismissals of Brandon King (1) and Evin Lewis (14), Keacy Carty stepped as much as play an innings of a lifetime. He scored an impressive 170 runs off simply 142 deliveries, a knock studded with 15 fours and eight sixes, dominating the Irish bowling assault. Carty discovered wonderful assist from captain Shai Hope, who contributed a fluent 75 runs off 75 balls, hitting 9 fours and a pair of sixes. In the direction of the dying, Justin Greaves offered a panoramic flourish, smashing 50 runs off a mere 23 balls, together with 5 fours and three sixes, propelling West Indies to their daunting complete.
Keacy Carty stormed to his highest ODI century and his second on the trot. 💯🏏#IREvWI | #MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/5mZ0luh9l6
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) Might 25, 2025
For Eire, Barry McCarthy was probably the most profitable bowler with 3 wickets, although he conceded 100 runs in his 10 overs. Liam McCarthy additionally chipped in with 2 wickets.
Eire’s chase falters below stress
Confronted with a revised DLS goal after a rain interruption, Eire’s chase of 363 (from 46 overs) acquired off to a disastrous begin and by no means recovered. Openers Andy Balbirnie (3) and Paul Stirling (26) fell cheaply, setting a tough tone. Whereas Cade Carmichael confirmed some resistance with a valiant 48 runs off 61 balls, and Lorcan Tucker (29) and Andy McBrine (28) made contributions, the required run fee proved insurmountable. The Irish innings folded for simply 165 runs in 29.5 overs, a stark distinction to West Indies’ monumental complete.
West Indies’ bowlers had been medical of their execution, with Jayden Seales main the cost, choosing up 3 wickets for simply 26 runs from 5.5 overs. Alzarri Joseph, Justin Greaves and Roston Chase every secured a wicket, making use of constant stress all through the innings.
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Participant of the Match
Keacy Carty was deservedly named the Participant of the Match for his magnificent century, which laid the inspiration for West Indies’ complete win.
Highest ODI scores whereas batting at no.3 for West Indies :-
170 – Keacy Carty v IRE☘️ right now
169 – Brian Lara v SL🇱🇰 in 1995
153* – Viv Richards v AUS🇦🇺 in 1979#IREvWI— Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay (@_rhitankar_) Might 25, 2025
This victory ensured the ODI sequence finish in a 1-1 draw, with Eire having received the primary match by 124 runs, and the second recreation being deserted attributable to rain. The groups will now shift their focus to the shortest format as they put together for the first T20I on Thursday, June 12, on the Civil Service Cricket Membership, Stormont.
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