Ireland thrash Windies in 1st ODI

Andy Balbirnie. Pic/AFP

Paul Stirling (54 off 64 balls) became the first Irish batsman to reach 10,000 international runs and Andy Balbirnie made a century during a dominant 124-run win over the West Indies in the opening ODI here on Wednesday.

Building on the first-wicket partnership of 109, fellow opener Balbirnie went on to make 112 from 138 deliveries, while Harry Tector chipped in with 56 as the hosts closed on 303-6 after being put in to bat.

Pacer Barry McCarthy finished with 4-32 as Ireland wrapped up victory with 95 balls to spare.

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