Sun May 25 09:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Ireland vs. West Indies ODI Abandoned Due to Rain, Series on the Line
**Dublin, Ireland -** The second One Day International (ODI) between Ireland and the West Indies has been called off due to persistent rain, leaving the series poised on a knife-edge with Ireland leading 1-0.
After winning the toss West Indies found their footing with the bat today, posting a formidable total of 353/5 after being put into bat. A shaky start was rescued by a strong middle-order performance, with Keacy Carty leading the charge, scoring a century (103) and Matthew Forde contributing with a rapid fifty (58). In the end, West Indies smashed 125 runs in the final 10 overs, setting Ireland a daunting target.
However, just as the chase was about to begin, rain arrived, steadily worsening throughout the afternoon. Despite the best efforts of the ground staff and some brief respites that raised hopes of play resuming, the umpires eventually made the decision to abandon the match at 17:24 local time (16:24 GMT, 21:54 IST).
The abandonment leaves Ireland with a golden opportunity to secure their first home ODI series win since 2019. The decisive third and final ODI is scheduled for Sunday.
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