Ireland 99 for 5 (Prendergast 71*, Stokell 12; Hector 2-21) beat West Indies 141 for 8 (Glasgow 36, Campbelle 21; Canning 2-11) by 1 run on DLS
The West Indies suffered their first loss in the ongoing Women’s International Tri-Series, going down to Ireland by 1 run via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in Dublin on Monday.
Despite stuttering to an under-par score, the Caribbean side gave a valiant attempt at defense before a decisive burst of showers.
Shawnisha Hector (2/21) removed both Alana Dalzell (0) and Arlene Kelly (1) in the first over, leaving Ireland three for two to hand West Indies a dream start in their defense of 142.
Skipper Orla Prendergast, however, found a partner in Rebecca Stokell, and the pair dictated Ireland’s recovery as they finished the powerplay without further loss on 49 for two.
The introduction of Qiana Joseph into the attack then saw Windies forcing their way back into the contest. The orthodox bowler put an end to the 57-run (48 balls) partnership, accounting for Stokell (12) in the ninth with Ireland 60 for three.