Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Ireland’s Andrew Balbirnie celebrates scoring a test century.Morgan Treacy/INPHO FreeTake a Bow Ireland thrash West Indies in ODI opener Paul Stirling became the first Irish batsman to reach 10,000 international runs and Andy Balbirnie made a century. 10.37pm, 21 May 2025 Share options PAUL STIRLING became the first Irish batsman to reach 10,000 international runs, and Andy Balbirnie made a century during a dominant 124-run win over the West Indies in the opening one-day international in Dublin on Wednesday. Captain Stirling moved to a career total of 10,017 runs across Tests, ODIs and T20 internationals with a knock of 54 off 64 balls. “Delighted to get there. It was something I dreamt of as a kid, but as a professional cricketer, you can’t dwell too much about it,” said Stirling. Building on the first-wicket partnership of 109, fellow opener Balbirnie went on to make 112 from 138 deliveries, including nine fours and four sixes, while Harry Tector chipped in with 56 as the hosts closed on 303 for six after being put in to bat. West Indies pace bowler Alzarri Joseph claimed the wickets of Balbirnie and Tector before Matthew Forde registered three for 68. Advertisement Ireland’s attack made light work of the tourists’ top order to pave the way for a commanding success as Barry McCarthy and George Dockrell starred with the ball. After opener Evin Lewis was run out by Tector, McCarthy took three wickets and seamer Thomas Mayes marked his ODI debut by clean bowling visiting captain Shai Hope for two to reduce the Windies to 31 for five inside 10 overs. McCarthy finished with four for 32 after having Forde caught by Little for 38 at the start of the 35th over as Ireland wrapped up victory with 95 balls to spare. “We needed to show more intent,” said Hope. “We just need to set the tone from the start. We know the firepower we have with quality players coming in at the back end. This series isn’t over yet, but we’ll take this blow since they outplayed us.” The three-match series continues on Friday before concluding on Sunday. Brief scores Ireland: 303-6, 50 overs (Balbirnie 112, Tector 56, Stirling 54; Forde 3-68, A. Joseph 2-51) West Indies 179 all out 34.1 overs (Chase 55; McCarthy 4-32, Dockrell 3-21) Result: Ireland won by 124 runs Series: Ireland lead three-match series 1-0 View 4 comments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Ireland thrash West Indies in ODI opener”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Ireland thrash West Indies in ODI opener”. 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