West Indies Level ODI Series With 197-Run Win Over Ireland

The West Indies leveled their three-match ODI series against Ireland with a commanding 197-run victory in the final game, highlighted by Keacy Carty's career-best 170 runs and Jayden Seales' impactful bowling performance. Carty's innings, his second consecutive century, was instrumental in setting a mammoth total of 385 for 7, the highest ODI score by the West Indies against Ireland, supported by key contributions from Shai Hope (75) and Justin Greaves (50). Ireland's bowlers struggled to contain the West Indies' aggressive batting, with Barry McCarthy conceding a record 100 runs in his 10 overs. In response, Ireland's chase faltered early, losing critical wickets to Seales, including skipper Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling, and despite some resistance from Cade Carmichael and others, they were all out well short of the target. Injuries to debutant Jordan Neill and Josh Little further weakened Ireland's bowling resources, contributing to the visitors' dominant performance. The series ended in a 1-1 draw, with West Indies gaining a confidence boost ahead of their upcoming ODI series against England.