Gaby Lewis watched her team lose by 38 runs to Pakistan in their opening game on Wednesday, but they produced a strong showing in a rain-affected ODI as they restricted the West Indies to 181 for six from 33 overs over Friday’s play. Jane Maguire’s three-wicket haul helped keep the Windies in check and Amy Hunter’s 48 at the top of the order ensured Ireland made a strong start before they were dismissed for 175 in pursuit of 182 in Lahore. Maguire was the pick of the Irish bowlers with three for 35, but Zaida James (36), Stafanie Taylor (46) and Chinelle Henry (46 not out) all made starts to help West Indies post a competitive total in a match reduced to 33 overs per side due to wet weather at the start of the day. Hunter’s dismissal two short of a half-century halted Ireland’s momentum and when Laura Delany was out for 32, it left them on 122 for five. Christina Coulter Reilly picked up the baton with three fours in an innings of 26, but West Indies captain Hayley Matthews continued to pick up wickets and her four for 24 ultimately proved decisive as Ireland fell short again. Ireland now face Bangladesh at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday before games with Thailand (April 15) and Scotland (April 18) to close out the six-team round-robin qualifier tournament. The top two teams will progress into the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup this September. Ireland last qualifield for a women’s ODI World Cup in 2005. IRELAND WOMEN: Gaby Lewis (captain), Ava Canning, Christina Coulter Reilly, Alana Dalzell, Laura Delany, Sarah Forbes, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Jane Maguire, Kia McCartney, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast (vice-captain). Coaching and support staff: Ed Joyce (head coach), Glenn Querl (assistant coach), James Cameron-Dow (spin bowling coach), Beth Healy (team manager), Calum Burdett (strength & conditioning), Jay Shelat (performance analyst), Niall Ward (physiotherapist).