West Indies vs Ireland, 1st ODI – Shamarh Brooks shines on debut

West Indies went 1-0 up in the 3 match ODI series against Ireland. Captain Kieron Pollard and debutant Shamarh Brooks starred with the bat as they put on a 155 run stand from a situation of 62-4 in 19 overs. Windies managed to score 269 runs in 50 overs. Ireland fell short by 24 runs.

West Indies fielded 3 ODI debutants in the form of Justin Greaves, Odean Smith and Shamarh Brooks while Ireland brought in Neil Rock.

PLAYING XIs:

West Indies Playing XI

Shai Hope (wk), Justin Greaves, Nicholas Pooran, Shamarh Brooks, Kieron Pollard (c), Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Odean Smith, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein

Ireland Playing XI

William Porterfield, Andrew Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Mark Adair, Craig Young, Joshua Little, Neil Rock

WATCH HIGHLIGHTS:

Match Summary: West Indies vs Ireland, 1^st ODI

West Indies 269 all out (48.5 overs)

Shai Hope 29 (44) – 3 fours

Shamarh Brooks 93 (89) – 9 fours & 3 sixes

Kieron Pollard 69 (66) – 4 fours & 4 sixes

Odean Smith 18 (8) – 1 four & 2 sixes

Mark Adair 8.5-1-38-3

Craig Young 9-0-56-3

Andy McBrine 8-0-52-2

Ireland 245 all out (49.1 overs)

Andrew Balbirnie 71 (94) – 7 fours & 1 six

Andy McBrine 34*(50) retired hurt – 5 fours

Harry Tector 53 (68) – 5 fours & 1 six

George Dockrell 39 (25) – 2 fours & 1 six

Mark Adair 21*(9) – 3 sixes

Alzarri Joseph 10-0-55-3

Romario Shepherd 9-0-50-3

Odean Smith 5.1-0-26-2

Result: West Indies won by 24 runs

Player of the Match: Shamarh Brooks

Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston