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Keacy Carty’s Monumental 170 Powers West Indies to Series-Levelling Victory Over Ireland
West Indies Set Massive Total with Carty’s Career-Best Knock
In a dominant display of batting at Castle Avenue, Dublin, Keacy Carty delivered a career-defining performance, smashing 170 runs off just 142 balls to guide West Indies to a commanding 197-run win over Ireland in the final ODI of the three-match series. With this victory, the Caribbean side successfully leveled the series 1-1 in dramatic fashion, posting their second-highest ODI total of 385/7.
Carty’s stunning innings was decorated with 15 fours and 8 towering sixes, forming the backbone of the West Indies’ innings after early setbacks. The visitors had slipped to 31/2 in just the fifth over after Barry McCarthy dismissed Brandon King and Evin Lewis. However, a resilient third-wicket partnership between Carty and captain Shai Hope stabilized the innings and turned the tide.
Hope contributed a well-paced 75 off 75 balls, striking nine boundaries and a couple of sixes. The duo stitched together a crucial 137-run stand that wore down the Irish bowlers and laid the groundwork for a late-innings assault.
Rain Delays and Injuries Hamper Ireland’s Momentum
Late-Order Surge Breaks Records
Despite facing two rain interruptions, Carty kept the momentum going, including hitting one six so far that it struck a production crew member, causing a brief pause in play. Ireland’s bowling effort was further dented by unfortunate injuries to debutant Jordan Neill, who left the field in the 21st over due to a shoulder issue, and Josh Little, who picked up a leg injury and couldn’t bowl during the death overs.
West Indies capitalized, hammering 132 runs in the final eight overs. Justin Greaves smashed a 23-ball half-century, providing the perfect finish to a dominant innings. Barry McCarthy ended with figures of 3 for 100, becoming the first Irish bowler to concede 100 runs in an ODI—an unwanted record in the face of relentless aggression from the visiting side.
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Ireland’s Chase Falters Under Pressure
Ireland’s hopes of chasing down a DLS-adjusted target evaporated quickly once they lost their top order within the first 10 overs. Centurion from the opening game, Andrew Balbirnie, was bowled by an inswinger from Jayden Seales, who went on to claim 3 wickets for just 26 runs.
Paul Stirling tried to inject momentum with a brisk 26 off 19 deliveries, featuring three boundaries and two sixes. However, his dismissal left Ireland without the experience and firepower needed to chase down the target.
Bright Spot: Cade Carmichael Impresses
Emerging Talent Amid Defeat
One silver lining for Ireland came in the form of Cade Carmichael, who missed his maiden ODI half-century by just two runs. His 48-run knock off 61 balls showed promise and temperament against a high-quality bowling attack.
Lorcan Tucker added 29, but with two run-outs and both injured players—Neill and Little—unable to bat, Ireland were bowled out for 165 in just 29.5 overs, handing West Indies a thumping 197-run win under the DLS method.
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West Indies showed resilience and firepower in bouncing back from defeat in the first ODI. Keacy Carty’s successive centuries, including the sixth-highest ODI score by a West Indian, showcased the emerging talent within the Caribbean ranks. With contributions across the board and strategic bowling from Seales, the team looks rejuvenated ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
