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World Cup memory: Ireland hunt in ICC tournaments big time

However, opener Paul Stirling had other ideas. His blistering 92 helped Ireland achieve the 305-run target in just 45.5 overs

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John Mooney (left) and Niall O'Brien celebrate Ireland's win over the West Indies in the 2015 World Cup. Pic/Getty Images

John Mooney (left) and Niall O'Brien celebrate Ireland's win over the West Indies in the 2015 World Cup. Pic/Getty Images

World Cup memory
Ireland continue to hunt big

After stunning Pakistan and England in the previous two editions, Ireland keen to shed the minnows tag, this time shocked two-time champions West Indies in their opening encounter of the 2015 edition. West Indies, despite languishing in eighth spot in the ODI rankings, were expected to have an easy outing against the World No. 11 Ireland. However, opener Paul Stirling had other ideas. His blistering 92 helped Ireland achieve the 305-run target in just 45.5 overs.

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