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West Indies vs Ireland, 1st T20I Match Summary

WI vs IRE, 2020 - T20 Summary

West Indies vs Ireland Scorecard
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1st T20I, National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada , Jan 15, 2020
West Indies West Indies
204/7 (20.0/20)
Ireland Ireland
208/7 (20.0/20)
Ireland beat West Indies by 4 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Paul Stirling
    95(47)
IRE 208/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1080-paul-stirling-playerprofile>Paul Stirling</a>
Paul Stirling
95 (47)
  • 6x4s
  • 8x6s
  • 202.12SR
<a href=/cricket/players/784-kevin-o-brien-playerprofile>Kevin O'Brien</a>
Kevin O'Brien
48 (32)
  • 4x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 150SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Dwayne Bravo
ECON 7
4
OVERS
28/2
R/W
Bowler
Sheldon Cottrell
ECON 9.25
4
OVERS
37/2
R/W
WI 204/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1682-evin-lewis-playerprofile>Evin Lewis</a>
Evin Lewis
53 (29)
  • 6x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 182.75SR
<a href=/cricket/players/907-kieron-pollard-playerprofile>Kieron Pollard</a>
Kieron Pollard
31 (15)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 206.66SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Josh Little
ECON 7.25
4
OVERS
29/3
R/W
Bowler
Craig Young
ECON 7.75
4
OVERS
31/2
R/W
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Right then, a run-fest comes to a close. Paul Stirling set the stage on fire with his remarkable knock and powered Ireland to a total which eventually proved to be enough to edge out the home team. The action now shifts to St Kitts where both the remaining T20Is of this series will be played. The first one is on 18th January at 1800 local (2200 GMT). Do join us for the coverage. Cheers!
Man of the Match, Paul Stirling, says it was a really good pitch and they put up a good score and they felt they were in the game throughout. Further adds the Windies were up with the rate all the time, it was touch and go throughout and they enjoyed the game and is happy to get over the line. Also says, you have different mindsets in a T20 game as there is more freedom in this format. Ends by saying they needed to keep taking wickets, it is a daunting task watching those big men come in but they tried to take wickets at regular basis.
Let's talk about the last 4 overs of the run chase. It was pulsating. With 45 needed off 24 balls, Ireland started to gain control. They even went on to get a firm grip once George Dockrell bowled a 2-run 17th over, making the required equation - 43 off 18 balls. Just when we thought that Ireland will dictate terms, Nicholas Pooran and Sherfane Rutherford smashes Barry McCarthy for 27 runs in an over to nearly put the chase to bed. 16 off 2 overs is pretty straightforward to achieve in this format but West Indies somehow managed to threw it away. Craig Young came up with a superb penultimate over where he removed Pooran and gave away only 3 runs. 9 out of 10 times, a team will score 13 runs in the final over with Dwayne Bravo and Sherfane Rutherford in the middle. But that didn't happen this time around. Joshua Little kept his calm and bowled a pinpoint last over to take Ireland over the line.
It was a see-saw battle in literal sense! The pendulum kept swinging from one side to the another and there was never a moment that a team entirely felt in control. Chasing 209 was never going to be easy but given the firepower that West Indies possessed in their batting attack, the run chase was always on. They initiated decently in the Powerplay, not going hammer and tongs like the Irishmen and laid the foundation. Evin Lewis once again looked in supreme touch but once he got out, Ireland started to grow in the match. However, Kieron Pollard and Shimron Hetmyer's counter-punch kept the visitors on the edge of their seats.
What a nail-biter! Ufff...that went right down to the wire and eventually Ireland managed to hang onto this match by the skin of their teeth. They needed this win after getting thumped in the ODI series.
19.6
0
Joshua Little To Hayden Walsh
A swing and a miss! IRELAND HAVE WON THE FIRST GAME OF THE SERIES! It is a full ball outside off, Walsh looks to heave it over the leg side but misses. Pin-drop silence here in the stadium and rightly so, their team has lost by 4 runs!
Khary Pierre walks in for the final ball of the game. Hayden Walsh to face the final ball.
19.5
W
Joshua Little To Dwayne Bravo OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Bravo gone and Ireland are ecstatic. They are on the verge of upsetting a top team in the international arena. Good length ball on off, Bravo looks to heave it away to the leg side but it takes the top edge and goes towards deep mid-wicket. Gareth Delany comes under it and takes a simple catch. 5 required from the final ball.
19.4
0
Joshua Little To Dwayne Bravo
Good length ball down the leg side, Bravo looks to flick but misses to get hit on the thigh pad. The ball rolls to the leg side. Walsh wants the single but Bravo sends him back.
19.3
2
Joshua Little To Dwayne Bravo
Two taken! Excellent running! That was a run out though had the bowler collected it, pressure though gets the better of him. It is full and on middle, this is hit down to long on. They taken one and then go for the second. The fielder fires it to the bowler who fails to collect it.
19.2
6
Joshua Little To Dwayne Bravo
SIX! Bravo using all his experience. Brilliant! Good length ball on off, Bravo hammers it over the deep mid-wicket region for a biggie.
Hayden Walsh is in at no. 8. He will be at the non-striker's end though.
19.1
W
Joshua Little To Sherfane Rutherford OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Is that the end of the game? Rutherford gone and Little has done the trick. Good length ball on off, Rutherford looks to hammer it over the long on fielder for a biggie but does not time it well. It goes towards long on and Dockrell settles himself under it. He takes a simple catch and West Indies are in trouble. 13 needed from 5 balls.
Joshua Little to bowl the final over of the game. 12 for him to defend.
Over 19 : 196/5
3 Runs
  • 118.1
  • W 18.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 118.5
  • 118.6
S. Rutherford
26 (12)
D. Bravo
1 (3)
C. Young
4-0-31-2
18.6
1
Craig Young To Sherfane Rutherford
Excellent nut to end with from Young. Just three runs from it and a wicket. Full delivery outside off, Rutherford drives it down to long off for a single. 13 required from the last over. Who will take the game away? Will it be the hosts or will it be the Irishmen?
18.5
1
Craig Young To Dwayne Bravo
Short delivery on middle, Bravo pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
18.4
0
Craig Young To Dwayne Bravo
Finds the fielder again. Good length delivery on off, Bravo drives only to find the cover fielder.
18.3
0
Craig Young To Dwayne Bravo
The fielders are nice and close! A single saved there! Fuller and around off, this is driven to the man at covers.
Dwayne Bravo replaces Pooran out in the middle. He was brilliant with the ball. Can he finish off well with the bat as well?
18.2
W
Craig Young To Nicholas Pooran OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Is there another twist in this game now? A short delivery around the body, Pooran pulls it but hits it flat, it goes towards deep square leg where Delany takes a nice catch. Pooran gone, 15 needed in 10 with a new batter on strike, Ireland have a sniff here.
18.1
1
Craig Young To Sherfane Rutherford
Leading edge but safe! A low full toss on the pads, Rutherford looks to work it on the leg side but closes the face of the bat a touch early. It goes off the leading edge towards mid off for a run.
Craig Young to bowl the penultimate over of the game. 3-0-28-1 so far from him.
Over 18 : 193/4
27 Runs
  • 617.1
  • 617.2
  • 117.3
  • 417.4
  • 617.5
  • 417.6
N. Pooran
26 (22)
S. Rutherford
24 (10)
B. McCarthy
4-0-55-0
17.6
4
Barry McCarthy To Nicholas Pooran
FOUR! That is an innocuous delivery and it has been put away with disdain. A full toss outside off, Pooran drives it through the point region. The fielder chases after it from deep cover and dives but fails to stop it. What an over for West Indies! 27 runs coming off it and the required equation is quite simple now - 16 needed off 12 balls.
17.5
6
Barry McCarthy To Nicholas Pooran
SIX! Thrashed! This over has turned things again in the favour of the hosts. Full delivery on middle, Pooran hammers it over the bowler's head for a maximum.
17.4
4
Barry McCarthy To Nicholas Pooran
FOUR! Nicely played! Full delivery outside off, Pooran prods forward and lifts it over the cover fielder for a boundary. The fielder comes across but fails to cut it off.
17.3
1
Barry McCarthy To Sherfane Rutherford
Just evades the fielder! Full delivery outside off, Rutherford drives it uppishly but it is just wide of the cover fielder and the ball goes to the deep. The batters take a single.
17.2
6
Barry McCarthy To Sherfane Rutherford
SIX! Colossal! And let me tell you, he has hit it with one hand. Just shows the power of this guy. WOW! It is slightly short and outside off, Rutherford drags it, his one hand comes off the handle but it still goes over the mid-wicket fence. 12 from the first two balls. The game is back in the Windies' favor.
17.1
6
Barry McCarthy To Sherfane Rutherford
SIX! That releases the pressure somewhat! A six from the first ball. 37 needed in 17 now. Barry misses the yorker by a little. It ends up being a in the slot delivery. Rutherford lofts it over the long off fence.
Barry McCarthy returns now. 3-0-28-0 are his numbers so far.
Over 17 : 166/4
2 Runs
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
N. Pooran
12 (19)
S. Rutherford
11 (7)
G. Dockrell
4-0-51-1
16.6
0
George Dockrell To Nicholas Pooran
Three plays and misses in a row! Floated ball outside off, Pooran looks to drive again but fails to connect. A brilliant over comes to an end from George Dockrell. Just two runs have come from it. 43 more required from the last three overs.
Full Commentary
20 OV
8 Runs
J. Little to S. Rutherford D. Bravo H. Walsh
  • W 19.1
  • 619.2
  • 219.3
  • 019.4
  • W 19.5
  • 019.6
19 OV
3 Runs
C. Young to S. Rutherford N. Pooran D. Bravo
  • 118.1
  • W 18.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 118.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
27 Runs
B. McCarthy to S. Rutherford N. Pooran
  • 617.1
  • 617.2
  • 117.3
  • 417.4
  • 617.5
  • 417.6
17 OV
2 Runs
G. Dockrell to N. Pooran S. Rutherford
  • 116.1
  • 016.2
  • 116.3
  • 016.4
  • 016.5
  • 016.6
16 OV
10 Runs
C. Young to S. Rutherford N. Pooran
  • 615.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 115.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
4 Runs
S. Singh to K. Pollard N. Pooran S. Rutherford
  • 014.1
  • W 14.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 114.6
14 OV
5 Runs
J. Little to K. Pollard N. Pooran
  • 113.1
  • 413.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 013.5
  • 013.6
13 OV
19 Runs
G. Dockrell to K. Pollard N. Pooran
  • 1 WD 12.1
  • 2 WD 12.1
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 612.4
  • 612.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
12 Runs
S. Singh to N. Pooran K. Pollard
  • 011.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 611.4
  • 411.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
9 Runs
G. Dockrell to K. Pollard S. Hetmyer
  • 110.1
  • 610.2
  • 010.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • W 10.6
10 OV
12 Runs
B. McCarthy to K. Pollard S. Hetmyer
  • 29.1
  • 19.2
  • 69.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 1 WD 9.6
  • 1 LB 9.6
9 OV
4 Runs
C. Young to E. Lewis S. Hetmyer
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • W 8.6
8 OV
21 Runs
G. Dockrell to S. Hetmyer E. Lewis
  • 67.1
  • 17.2
  • 67.3
  • 67.4
  • 1 WD 7.5
  • 07.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
5 Runs
B. McCarthy to S. Hetmyer E. Lewis
  • 16.1
  • 06.2
  • 1 LB 6.3
  • 16.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
7 Runs
J. Little to S. Hetmyer E. Lewis
  • 15.1
  • 45.2
  • 15.3
  • 05.4
  • 15.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
14 Runs
C. Young to E. Lewis
  • 44.1
  • 24.2
  • 44.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
9 Runs
J. Little to L. Simmons E. Lewis
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • W 3.3
  • 43.4
  • 03.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
16 Runs
S. Singh to L. Simmons E. Lewis
  • 42.1
  • 42.2
  • 62.3
  • 1 WD 2.4
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
13 Runs
B. McCarthy to E. Lewis L. Simmons
  • 1 WD 1.1
  • 41.1
  • 11.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 61.6
1 OV
4 Runs
S. Singh to L. Simmons E. Lewis
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue National Cricket Stadium, St George's, Grenada
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Ireland won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Ireland beat West Indies by 4 runs
  • Player of the Match Paul Stirling
  • Umpire Gregory Brathwaite (WI), Patrick Gustard (WI) and Jacqueline Williams (WI)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Ireland 208/7 in 20.0 overs
  • Ireland 200/5 in 18.4 overs
  • Referral 1 (16.5 ovs): WI against G Wilson (LBW) Unsuccessful (WI: 0, IRE: 1)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 150 off 70 balls between P Stirling (92) and K O'Brien (47)
  • Ireland 150/0 in 11.2 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 40 balls between P Stirling (68) and K O'Brien (31)
  • Ireland 103/0 in 6.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Ireland 93/0
  • P Stirling 17th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 20 balls (3x4) (5x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 23 balls between P Stirling (26) and K O'Brien (23)
  • Ireland 50/0 in 3.5 overs
  • West Indies 202/6 in 19.2 overs
  • West Indies 150/3 in 13.2 overs
  • West Indies 102/2 in 9.3 overs
  • Referral 1 (8.4 ovs): IRE against S Hetmyer (LBW) Unsuccessful (WI: 1, IRE: 0)
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 25 balls between E Lewis (37) and S Hetmyer (12)
  • E Lewis 6th T-20I fifty: 50 runs in 24 balls (6x4) (3x6)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): West Indies 63/1
  • West Indies 52/1 in 4.3 overs
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