Bready, June 15, 2025 – The West Indies cricket team beat Ireland by 62 runs in a thrilling T20I match at Bready Cricket Club, Northern Ireland, winning the series 1-0. After two matches were canceled due to rain, the West Indies scored a huge 256/5, their second-highest T20I total, thanks to Evin Lewis’ amazing 91 runs and Shai Hope’s 51. Ireland tried hard but could only reach 194/7. Akeal Hosein’s brilliant bowling (3 wickets for 27 runs) helped seal the victory. Fans on X loved the exciting game, and this win gives the West Indies confidence before their next matches against Australia.
West Indies’ Awesome Batting
The West Indies batted first after Ireland chose to bowl. Openers Evin Lewis and Shai Hope, the team’s captain, started fast, scoring 70 runs in the first six overs. Lewis hit three sixes early, showing his power. He reached 50 runs in just 29 balls, with five sixes and three fours, making Ireland’s bowlers struggle. Hope played smartly, scoring 51 with a beautiful cover drive, and together they made 100 runs in 8.3 overs.
Shimron Hetmyer added a quick 34, and Keacy Carty scored an unbeaten 28 off 15 balls. Even though Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford got out early, the West Indies kept hitting, finishing at 256/5. Ireland’s bowlers, like Liam McCarthy, gave away lots of runs—McCarthy set an unwanted record by conceding 81 runs! On X, @SACricketmag called Lewis’ 91 “super powerful,” and @IndianSportFan said Ireland’s bowlers had a “tough day.”
Ireland’s Fight Falls Short
Ireland needed 257 runs to win, a huge challenge. Openers Paul Stirling and Ross Adair started well, scoring 65 runs in six overs. Ross hit a big six and a nice cover drive, making fans think Ireland might pull off a big chase. But Akeal Hosein changed the game, taking out Ross (17) and Harry Tector (9) with his clever spin bowling. He ended with 3 wickets for 27 runs. Alzarri Joseph and Jason Holder bowled tightly, and Gudakesh Motie’s spin slowed Ireland down.
Mark Adair hit a brave 38 off 22 balls late in the game, but Ireland finished at 194/7, 62 runs short. A post on X by @irishcricketpod praised Mark’s effort but said, “The rest was hard for Ireland.” The West Indies’ bowlers, especially Hosein, made sure Ireland couldn’t keep up.
Stars of the Match
Evin Lewis was the hero, earning Player of the Match for his 91 off 44 balls. “I’m happy to help the team win,” he said, thanking Hope for their great start. Hope, leading the team, said, “We were ranked ninth before, but now we’re third. We told our batters to go big, and they did.” Their 100-run opening stand and 14 sixes made the difference. On X, @sports_tak said Lewis proved everyone wrong after missing the IPL 2025 auction.
Ireland’s bowlers struggled, with Liam McCarthy giving away 81 runs. But Mark Adair’s late batting showed Ireland’s fighting spirit, even if they couldn’t win.
#WestIndies beat #Ireland
— Nishant Dravid (@nishantdravid73) June 15, 2025
3 Match #T20I Series 1-0
(12-15 June)
2 Matches Abandoned Due to Rain
3rd T20 Scorecard#WI – 256/5, #IRE – 194/7
Player of the Match – #EvinLewis (91)#IREvWI #WIvIRE #T20Cricket #CricketTwitter #CricketNews #Cricket #WindiesCricket pic.twitter.com/ikeMtEMCuq
The Series Story
The West Indies came to Ireland after losing 3-0 to England in T20Is, so they wanted this win badly. The first two matches on June 12 and 14 were washed out by rain, making this game the decider. Ireland had tied a 1-1 ODI series with the West Indies in May, but they missed key players like Curtis Campher. The West Indies, without stars like Nicholas Pooran, relied on Hope and young players like Keacy Carty.
This 1-0 win, celebrated by @ICC on X, showed the West Indies are strong in T20s. Their 256/5 was their second-highest T20I score ever. Ireland fought hard but needs better bowling for big games like the 2026 T20 World Cup.
What’s Next?
The West Indies now head home to play Tests against Australia, and Hope said, “This win gives us confidence.” Ireland will face England in September and want to improve their T20 game. @irishcricketpod on X said Ireland showed heart, especially with Mark Adair’s batting.
Fans Love It
On X, fans were thrilled. @toisports called Lewis’ batting “explosive,” and @tttliveonline loved the “Caribbean style.” Indian fans, who know Hetmyer from IPL, cheered his quick 34, with one saying, “He’s bringing IPL fire!” The match was streamed on FanCode in India, and lots of people watched. This game shows the West Indies are back in form, and Ireland is learning fast.
As one X user said, “West Indies brought the power, but Ireland didn’t give up.” Cricket fans can’t wait to see what both teams do next!
Last Updated on: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 7:04 pm by Mohammad Hussain Shaik | Published by: Mohammad Hussain Shaik on Monday, June 16, 2025 7:13 pm | News Categories: Sports
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