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15 June 2025; West Indies players with the trophy after match three of the T20 International Series between Ireland and the West Indies at Bready Cricket Club in Magheramason, Tyrone. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland beaten by Windies in T20 series decider

Ireland were beaten by 62 runs as the West Indies won their Bready decider to claim T20 series victory in Bready, Co Tyrone.

Cricket • 15 Jun

14 June 2025; Umpires, from left, Mark Hawthorne, Aidan Seaver and Johnny Kennedy inspect the pitch before abandoning match two of the T20 International Series between Ireland and the West Indies at Bready Cricket Club in Magheramason, Tyrone. Photo by Sa

Rain ruins Ireland's second T20 against West Indies

Ireland's second T20 international against West Indies was abandoned without a ball being bowled as rain intervened once again.

Cricket • 14 Jun

Ireland's Paul Stirling attempts to fields the ball during match three

Ireland draw series as West Indies dominate third ODI

The West Indies beat Ireland by 197 runs (DLS) in the third ODI in Clontarf as the three-match series ended at one game apiece.

Cricket • 25 May

Umpire Johnny Kennedy inspects the pitch as groundstaff work on the wicket during the second match

Ireland's second ODI against West Indies abandoned

Ireland's second men's One Day International against the West Indies in Clontarf was abandoned when rain started to fall in between the two innings and did not let up.

Cricket • 23 May

Andrew Balbirnie batting during Ireland's most recent home game, last July

Windies visit brings lack of fixtures home to Balbirnie

Ireland's men's cricketers finally get to have a home series tomorrow as the West Indies rumble into town to play three one-day internationals in Clontarf and three T20 games at Bready, County Tyrone.

Cricket • 20 May

Gaby Lewis said she feels 'confident' about her team's chances in the World Cup qualifying tournament but they have racked up two losses so far

Ireland remain winless with narrow West Indies defeat

Ireland remain winless in their Women's Cricket World Cup qualifying campaign after they suffered an agonising six-run loss to the West Indies.

Cricket • 11 Apr

Laura Delany was the only Irish player who scored more than four

Matthews to the fore as Ireland swept by Windies

Ireland have lost the third T20 test in the West Indies as the hosts wrapped up a 3-0 series sweep in St Lucia.

Cricket • 09 Jul 23

Amy Hunter provided one of the brighter spots in the Irish performance

Ireland unable to quell Matthews in second T20 clash

Ireland continued to be troubled by Hayley Matthews as she led the West Indies to a comfortable win in their second women's T20 clash.

Cricket • 07 Jul 23

Lura Delany top scored for Ireland with 34

West Indies edge Ireland in T20 thriller

In the first of their three-match T20 series in St Lucia, Ireland were beaten by West Indies off the final ball which needed bowling twice after a wide levelled the scores.

Cricket • 05 Jul 23

Orla Prendergast was at the crease when the match was called off

Ireland's second ODI with West Indies a washout

Ireland's second ODI with the West Indies was abandoned after 8.4 overs due to rain in Saint Lucia.

Cricket • 28 Jun 23

Gaby Lewis was out 17 runs shy of a century in St Lucia

Lewis hits 83 but Ireland fall short against Windies

Hayley Matthews smashed a century to help the West Indies to a comfortable 58-run victory over Ireland in St Lucia in the first of three Women's One Day Internationals.

Cricket • 26 Jun 23

Captain Laura Delany during Ireland squad training in Dublin this week

Ireland target better times on historic Windies tour

Ireland captain Laura Delany is hoping to make up for their World Cup defeat to the West Indies when they embark on a historic multi-format tour in St Lucia.

Cricket • 22 Jun 23

Ireland claimed another famous victory over England

Consistency key for Irish cricket - Heinrich Malan

Head coach Heinrich Malan believes consistency is now the next hurdle for Ireland after suggesting a key to their recent success has been understanding how to be "fearless".

Cricket • 27 Oct 22

Phil Simmons to quit West Indies role

Phil Simmons is to step down from his role as West Indies head coach.

Cricket • 25 Oct 22

Andy Balbirnie in action against the West Indies

'This means everything' - Balbirnie hails Irish victory

Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie hailed the mentality of his team after a nine-wicket victory over West Indies clinched their place in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup.

Cricket • 21 Oct 22

Alzarri Joseph takes the plaudits after taking a Zimbabwe wicket

Joseph leads West Indies to victory over Zimbabwe

Alzarri Joseph starred with four cheap wickets as the West Indies defeated Zimbabwe to set up a grandstand finish in Group B at the T20 World Cup.

Cricket • 19 Oct 22

West Indies stunned by Scotland at T20 World Cup

Twice winners West Indies crashed to a shocking 42-run defeat by Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener in Hobart, the second major upset inside two days at the global showpiece tournament.

Cricket • 17 Oct 22

Andy McBrine inspired Ireland with a man of the match performance at Sabina Park

'Stand & deliver' - McBrine heroics led to historic win

Andy McBrine's courageous performance with bat and ball inspired the team to record Ireland's historic series win against the West Indies in Jamaica.

Cricket • 17 Jan 22

Andy McBrine and Ireland had a day to remember

Ireland seal series win over West Indies

Andy McBrine and Harry Tector both hit half-centuries as Ireland beat the West Indies by two wickets to seal victory in their three-match one-day international series.

Cricket • 17 Jan 22

Ireland are aiming for another famous day against the West Indies

Windies decider sparks memories of famous 1969 tie

Ireland are chasing another memorable moment against the West Indies, with the 'Skirmish at Sion Mills' in 1969 top of the list.

Cricket • 15 Jan 22

Harry Tector once again impressed with the bat for Ireland

Ireland shock West Indies with victory in Kingston

Ireland have beaten the West Indies in their One Day International (ODI) at Sabina Park in Jamaica to level the series with the hosts.

Cricket • 13 Jan 22

Ireland will be back in action on Thursday

Stirling to captain Ireland in Balbirnie's absence

Paul Stirling will captain Ireland for Thursday's second One Day International (ODI) against the West Indies in Kingston.

Cricket • 11 Jan 22

Ireland came within 24 runs of pulling off what would have been a remarkable run chase.

Ireland fall short against Windies in first ODI

A gutsy batting display, led by a 71 from Irish captain Andrew Balbirnie, wasn't enough for Ireland to chase down the West Indies in the first one-day international at Sabina Park in Kingston on Saturday.

Cricket • 09 Jan 22

Ireland are due to depart for Jamaica on Friday

Irish players test positive ahead of West Indies series

Three Irish players have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the team's scheduled journey from Florida to Jamaica on Friday.

Cricket • 30 Dec 21

Deandra Dottin was the standout performer in Harare today

Ireland beaten in opening match of World Cup qualifier

A 79-run opening stand by Gaby Lewis and Leah Paul wasn't enough for the Ireland Women's cricket team to overcome the West Indies in the opening match of the World Cup qualifier.

Cricket • 23 Nov 21