Ireland vs West Indies | West Indies tour of Ireland, 2025 | 3rd ODI

Right then, that is it from this stop-and-start 3rd ODI due to rain, where West Indies have completely brushed aside Ireland to share the spoils. Both the captains, Shai Hope and Paul Stirling, have been handed over the trophy as they pose together with the series ending at 1-1. The Windies will now move to England for a three-match ODI series, starting on 29th May, while Ireland have a bit of a break and will be back in action against the West Indies again in a three-match T20I series that will begin on 12th June. However, there is still plenty of cricket action around the world, and you can enjoy our coverage by just switching tabs. Until next time, cheers and goodbye!

Shai Hope, the victorious skipper of the West Indies, says that he is very pleased with the overall performance of the team, though the last game got washed out, otherwise, the result of the series could have been in their favour, and he can’t control the weather. Adds that a player doesn’t need a definite number of games to become an experienced player, as each and every individual is mature enough to take their respective responsibilities. Mentions that Matthew Forde has been exceptional for them in the entire series, and his bowling adds a different layer to them. Further adds that they have prepared well and are excited for the upcoming England tour. Ends by saying that they will want to carry this momentum with them on the next tour.

Paul Stirling, the captain of Ireland, says they were not able to hit the straps with the ball but were happy to bowl first today. Shares, Josh Little and Jordan Neill have been looked at; they'll have scans tomorrow, and due to that, they had a difficult last 20 overs. Tells that they will switch to the T20Is coming up next in the series.

Keacy Carty is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH AND ALSO PLAYER OF THE SERIES for his amazing batting display, racking up 278 runs in 3 games. Starts by saying it feels good to come overseas and perform well. Shares, they played according to the conditions and also figured out against the bowlers how they wanted to take on. Reckons they did well against England recently and wants to do the same in the upcoming series.

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West Indies were ruthless with the ball, led by a fiery opening spell from Jayden Seales, who struck early with three superb deliveries. Although wickets dried up for a period, they maintained relentless pressure on the batters. Once Alzarri Joseph broke through by dismissing Tucker, the collapse began - Justin Greaves and Roston Chase added one each, before Evin Lewis sealed the deal with a run-out to wrap things up.

Earlier in the day, West Indies registered the highest-ever ODI total at this venue, powered by a sensational 170 of Keacy Carty and a composed half-century from Shai Hope. Justin Greaves added the finishing touches with his maiden ODI fifty, striking some powerful blows towards the end. Barry McCarthy claimed three wickets but was expensive, conceding 100 runs. Liam McCarthy picked up two, while Andy McBrine and George Dockrell chipped in with a wicket apiece.

Ireland were never quite in the hunt, faced with a daunting target. Losing Andy Balbirnie early didn’t help their cause, and although Paul Stirling got a start, he too fell without making it count. Cade Carmichael and Lorcan Tucker tried to steady the innings with a decent partnership, with the former narrowly missing out on a fifty. But once that stand was broken, the collapse was swift. From 112/3, they crumbled to 165 all out, with Josh Little and Jordan Neill unable to bat due to injuries sustained earlier in the game.

A commanding win for the West Indies! They’ve drawn level in the series with a top-notch performance, and it's well deserved. After showcasing some brilliant batting in the previous game that was sadly washed out, they returned here and delivered yet another outstanding all-round display.

Change. Jayden Seales is brought back into the attack.