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Ireland vs West Indies ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 game at Nelson: Windies lose Chris Gayle, Marlon Samuels quick succession

It was a beautiful day at Nelson and William Porterfield won an important toss.

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Published: Feb 16, 2015, 04:57 AM (IST)
Edited: Feb 16, 2015, 05:48 AM (IST)

Ireland bowlers and fielders put up an excellent show © Getty Images
Ireland bowlers and fielders put up an excellent show © Getty Images (File Photo)

West Indies are in deep trouble in the match five of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at Nelson. At the end of 22 over over they are 84 for four and all top four batsmen are back in the pavilion. The latest casualties were Marlon Samuels and Chris Gayle who got out in quick succession. George Dockrell took both the wickets of Marlon Samuele and Chris Gayle. LIVE UPDATES: Ireland vs West Indies ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

West Indies were in trouble early the lose the wickets of Dwayne Smith and Darren Bravo cheaply. It was Kevin O’Brien who took the first wicket of the game in the form of Smith. After that Bravo was unfortunately runout following a misunderstanding with his partner Gayle. Currently Ireland are 40 for two after 10 over. Good first powerplay for Ireland. Catch the live score card of the Ireland vs West Indies, Pool B match here

It was a beautiful day at Nelson and William Porterfield won an important toss and asked the Windies to bat first. The team from Carribean started the innings cautiously. Both openers, Smith and Chris Gayle took their time early against the Irish new Ball bowlers, John Mooney and Max Sorensen, who bowled in good areas. At one point of time West Indies were 30 for no loss at the end of seven overs. But just after that they lost their way a bit.

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