Ireland vs West Indies ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 game at Nelson: Paul Stirling scores attacking fifty

Paul Stirling, the Ireland opener scored an attacking fifty as Ireland reached 99 for one after 18 overs. They had an excellent start to their run chase of 305 against West Indies in the match five of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015. Their opening pair of William Porterfield and Stirling scored 71 runs. Chris Gayle broke the dangerous looking partnership with the wicket of skipper Porterfield. LIVE UPDATES: Ireland vs West Indies ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

Gayle got him out caught behind and gave West Indies some breathing space. Chasing a target of 305 to win, the Irish reached 99 for one after 18 overs. They showed their aggressive intent from the start of the inning and put the West Indies bowlers under huge pressure. Catch the live score card of the Ireland vs West Indies, Pool B match here

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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.

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