West Indies Women Clinch ODI Series vs Ireland 2-0

Ireland Fight Back After Early Setbacks

The hosts were dealt a double blow in the opening overs when Deandra Dottin struck to dismiss Sarah Forbes and Gaby Lewis, pushing Ireland into an early defensive stance. Amy Hunter and Rebecca Stokell responded by forging a crucial 106‑run stand for the fourth wicket, with Hunter compiling 67 and Stokell notching 57 before they were separated by quick wickets. Leah Paul added a brisk 32 off 30 balls near the end, helping the side post a total of 241 for the loss of seven wickets. Dottin’s fiery opening spell yielded 2/15, while Hayley Matthews returned figures of 2/34 with the ball.

West Indies Dominate Chase with Centuries

After Realeanna Grimmond fell in the very first over, captain Hayley Matthews seized control of the run chase, smacking an attacking 100 in 94 deliveries. She combined with veteran Stafanie Taylor to build a match‑winning 158‑run partnership, with Matthews eventually completing her hundred and Taylor following suit with an unbeaten 104 in 104 balls. The pair’s onslaught steered West Indies to 245 for four in just 39 overs, securing a six‑wicket victory with ample time left on the clock. Taylor’s century, sealed with a powerful six, highlighted her shift from supporting role to series‑defining performer.

Match Results and Series Outlook

Final scores read Ireland 241/7 in 50 overs, with Hunter’s half‑century and Stokell’s 57 the backbone of the innings; West Indies replied with 245/4 in 39 overs, driven by Matthews’ century and Taylor’s unbeaten hundred. Aimee Maguire claimed two wickets for the visitors, finishing with 2/52. The win gave West Indies an unassailable 2‑0 lead in the three‑match ODI series, setting up a decisive final fixture later in the schedule.