Ireland Defeats West Indies Cricket Team by 124 Runs
The series is off to an exciting start, with Ireland's batsmen showcasing their skills and the bowlers delivering impressive performances, setting the stage for a thrilling contest between the two teams.
Ireland's Andy Balbirnie scored 112 off 138 balls, including 9 fours and 4 sixes, as the hosts defeated West Indies by 124 runs in the opening ODI, while Paul Stirling became the first batter to reach 10,000 international runs.
The match saw Ireland post 303-6, with Balbirnie top-scoring and Stirling contributing 54 runs off 64 balls. Stirling's achievement marked a milestone for Irish cricket, as he became the first player from the country to reach 10,000 international runs in a one-day international.
West Indies struggled to chase down the target, eventually being bowled out for 179. Barry McCarthy took 4/32, and George Dockrell also contributed to the win. The victory gives Ireland a strong start to the series, which continues with the second ODI at Clontarf on Friday.
The upcoming match is expected to be closely contested, with West Indies looking to bounce back from their defeat. Ireland, on the other hand, will aim to build on their momentum and secure another win in the series.