West Indies vs Ireland 2025: In a stunning display of power-hitting and disciplined bowling, West Indies crushed Ireland by 197 runs (DLS method) in the 3rd ODI at Clontarf Cricket Club Ground, sealing the three-match ODI series 2-1. The day belonged to Keacy Carty, whose blistering 170 off 142 balls not only guided his team to a massive total but also earned him Player of the Match and Player of the Series honors.
West Indies Batters Set the Stage on Fire
After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, West Indies took full advantage of favorable batting conditions. Anchoring the innings was Keacy Carty, who registered a career-best 170, smashing boundaries all around the park with impeccable timing and calculated aggression.
Carty’s innings included elegant drives and aggressive pull shots, leaving the Irish bowlers with no answers. He was ably supported by captain Shai Hope, who scored a steady 75 off 75 balls, providing the ideal partnership in the middle overs.
A late cameo from Justin Greaves, who hit 50 off just 23 balls, pushed the Windies to a mammoth total of 385/7 in 50 overs—their highest ODI total against Ireland.
Ireland’s bowlers struggled throughout the innings:
- Barry McCarthy conceded 100 runs despite taking 3 wickets.
- Liam McCarthy went for 93 runs in his 10 overs, highlighting the batting carnage.
- George Dockrell was the only economical bowler with figures of 1/36 in 4 overs.
Ireland Crumble Under Pressure
Chasing a revised target of 363 runs in 46 overs under the DLS method, Ireland’s innings never really got going. Only Cade Carmichael (48 off 61) and Andy McBrine (28 off 21) showed some resistance. The rest of the batting order crumbled under consistent pressure applied by the Windies bowlers.
West Indies bowlers struck early and frequently:
- Jayden Seales was lethal with the new ball, returning figures of 3/26 in 5.5 overs.
- Justin Greaves, showing his all-round skills, chipped in with 1/35.
- Roston Chase bowled just one over but claimed a wicket for only one run.
Ireland were bundled out for 165 in just 29.5 overs, handing West Indies a commanding 197-run victory.
Series Highlights & Player Awards
- Keacy Carty finished as the top scorer of the series and was named Player of the Series for his consistent and match-winning performances.
- The 3rd ODI was a decider, with the series tied 1-1 going into the final match, making West Indies’ win even more special.
- The match also highlighted the Windies’ growing depth in ODI cricket, with contributions from both senior and emerging players.
With this victory, West Indies not only wrapped up the series in style but also sent a strong message ahead of upcoming international fixtures. For Ireland, the defeat exposed batting vulnerabilities that need urgent addressing if they aim to compete against top-tier teams.
The tour ends with West Indies holding the momentum, and Keacy Carty emerging as a bright new star in their batting line-up.
