Thu May 29 17:10:00 UTC 2025: **West Indies Level Series with Crushing Victory Over Ireland, Carty Stars with Century**
**Dublin, Ireland** – The West Indies secured a dominant victory over Ireland in the final ODI at Castle Avenue, levelling the three-match series. Keacy Carty’s magnificent 170 off 142 balls, his second consecutive century, propelled the West Indies to a formidable 385/7, their second-highest total in ODI history.
Ireland’s decision to bowl first initially paid off with early wickets from Barry McCarthy, reducing the West Indies to 31/2. However, a brilliant 137-run partnership between Carty and Shai Hope (75 off 75) swung the momentum. Carty continued his impressive form, smashing 15 fours and eight sixes, one of which unfortunately struck a production crew member, causing a brief stoppage. Justin Greaves’ late blitz of 50 off 23 balls further bolstered the West Indies’ total.
Ireland’s chase was hampered by injuries to bowlers Jordan Neill and Josh Little, and the team struggled to contain the West Indies’ onslaught. McCarthy, despite taking three wickets, conceded 100 runs, becoming the first Irish bowler to reach this unwanted milestone in an ODI.
The Irish chase faltered early, with Jayden Seales removing Andrew Balbirnie. Paul Stirling’s aggressive 26 (19 balls) provided a brief spark, but Seales struck again. Cade Carmichael’s 48 was the only significant resistance as Ireland collapsed to 165 all out in 29.5 overs. With injuries preventing Neill and Little from batting, the match concluded with a handshake. Seales finished with impressive figures of 3-26.
The West Indies’ dominant performance, highlighted by Carty’s outstanding century, ensured a convincing win and a drawn series.
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