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As It Happened - Ireland vs West Indies, 5th World Cup Match
Live cricket score and ball-by-ball commentary from the 5th World Cup match between Ireland vs West Indies at the Saxton Oval, Nelson on Monday.
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Ireland pulled off the biggest shock of the World Cup so far when they downed two-time champions West Indies by four wickets in Nelson on Monday. Catch all the highlights of the match here: (Scorecard)
The victory, the first by a team batting second in five games so far, followed on from Ireland's famous wins over England at the 2011 World Cup and Pakistan four years earlier.
Chasing 305 to win at Saxton Oval, they coasted home with Paul Stirling making 92, Ed Joyce 84 and Niall O'Brien not out on 79.
The West Indies made 304 for seven after being sent into bat in the Pool B fixture.
Lendl Simmons made 102 and Darren Sammy posted his highest ODI score of 89.
For Ireland, George Dockrell took three for 50.
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Live Score - Ireland vs West Indies
The Man of the Match goes to Paul Stirling for his brilliant knock of 92. That's all we have for today. Join us back tomorrow for the match between New Zealand and Scotland.
The Windies bowling looked mediocre as they were unable to get a breakthrough nor caused any trouble to the batsmen. Taylor ended up with three wickets. Without any spinner in the line up they had to resort to the part time bowling of Samuels and Gayle. They picked up a wicket apiece.
Ireland win by four wickets. A comfortable chase but Ireland made it a bit interesting towards the end losing a few quick wickets. Good opening stand of 71 between the openers .Stirling was striking the ball fluently as he made 92 but missed out on his ton. Good all round contributions from the middle order as they were at ease during most time of the chase. Ed Joyce and Niall O' Brien made 84 and 79 respectively and almost took the team home before they got out. But the batsmen to follow ensured they go all the way and pull off a win.
FOUR! That's all, Ireland has done it! Bangs in a short ball on middle and off, Mooney looks to pull but the ball lands up getting the top edge and races to the third man fence for a boundary. Ireland beat the Windies by four wickets.
Low full toss on off, pushed to mid off.
Fullish ball on off, driven to deep covers for a single.
Back of a length on middle and leg, Mooney drops it to the on side for a quick single.
In the channel of off stump, Mooney plays and misses.
Good lenghth ball on off, gets in line and defends.
Pitched up on middle, Mooney plays it to covers for a single.