Published: Feb 16, 2015, 08:29 AM (IST)
Edited: Feb 16, 2015, 08:36 AM (IST)
Ireland have made a solid start of their run chase in their run chase against West Indies in the match five of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Nelson. Chasing a target of 305 to win, the Irish opening pair of William Porterfield and Paul Stirling have reached 61 for no loss after ten overs. They showed their aggressive intent from the start of the inning and put the West Indies bowlers under huge pressure. LIVE UPDATES: Ireland vs West Indies ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
Earlier a gutsy ton by Lendl Simmons and a free flowing 89 by Darren Sammy rescued West Indies from 87 for five and helped them to put up a competitive 304 for seven in their innings. Porterfield, the Irish skipper won the toss and asked West Indies to bat forty. Ireland have never beaten West Indies so far. Now today keeping the conditions in Nelson and opposition’s bowling attack in mind, they have a serious chance to cause an upset. Catch the live score card of the Ireland vs West Indies, Pool B match here
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