Barbados batsman Shamar Brooks made his ODI debut at the age of 93 at the age of 33, while West Indies captain Kieron Pollard scored 69.
West Indies beat Ireland by 24 runs in the first match of the three-match One Day International series at Sabina Park on Saturday, January 8, 2022.
Barbados batsman Shamar Brooks made his ODI debut at the age of 93 at the age of 33, while West Indies captain Kieron Pollard scored 69.
In reply, the Irish set up well at 165-1, with captain Andy Balbirnie scoring 71 and Harry Tector scoring 53.
However, once they fell in the space of eight balls, the required run-rate fell and West Indies claimed a crucial early victory in a series that is part of the qualifying route for the 2023 World Cup.
Romario Shepherd finished with 3-50, including the main wicket of Balbirnie, while Alzarri Joseph claimed 3-55.
Brief Scores:
West Indies 269 in 48.5 overs (Shamar Brooks 93, Kieron Pollard 69) vs Ireland 245 in 49.1 overs (Andy Balbirnie 71, Harry Tector 53)
Result: West Indies won by 24 runs
Series: West Indies lead 1-0
2nd ODI: Sabina Park, January 11
3rd ODI: Sabina Park, January 14
Only T20 International: Sabina Park, January 16
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