Face-saving win for WI

Captain Darren Sammy produced a brilliant spell of seam to lift the West Indies to an eleven-run win over Ireland in the second match of the two-game Twenty20 International series at Sabina Park yesterday.

Sammy, who saw his team plunge to 96 for six off their 20 overs, returned to claim three for 22 off his four overs as the home team rallied to limit the Irish to 85 for eight.

Yesterday's result ensured that the teams shared the two-match series. The visitors won the first match by six wickets on Wednesday.