West Indies beat Ireland for the first time by ODI, Shamarh Brooks scored 93 points

Shamarh Brooks made his ODI debut at the age of 33. In the first game of the three-game series at Sabina Park on Saturday, the West Indies defeated Ireland by 24 points to 93 Score the highest score.

Scorecard and ball-by-ball comments

Before Ireland hit back from 165 to 1 to 245, the West Indies scored 269 points after being thrown into the ball.

Brooks’ later development as an international cricket player meant that the Barbados batsman was 29 years old at the time of his debut test, hitting nine boundaries and three sixths during his 89-ball stop. Captain Kieron Pollard broke 69 with four boundaries and four six-pointers in 155 fifth wicket collaborations with Brooks.

In Andy McBrine’s 37th game, three consecutive six-pointers were made, and the two saved the team from a worrying 62 points from 4 shots.

The opening pitcher Mark Adair returned 3 points in 38 of 8.5 pitches, including Brooks’ lbw dismissal. In response, the Irish led 165 to 1, captain Andy Balbirnie scored 71 points and Harry Tector contributed 53 points.

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Balbirnie hit seven four-pointers and one six-pointer, while Tector swept five boundaries and one six-pointer. However, once they fall within the space of 8 balls, the required running rate will increase, and the West Indies have achieved a key opening victory in a series of series, which is part of the 2023 World Cup qualifiers.

Romario Shepard made 50 3-pointers, including Balbini’s key wicket, while Arzari Joseph made 3-pointers 55.

Ireland’s problems were compounded by the helmet that McBryn was hit by fast bowler Odin Smith, who made his debut in the 16th game. When McBryn was forced to retire due to a concussion, he was 34 years old.

Irish star opening batsman Paul Sterling and all-around player Shane Getkate were both excluded from the game, who tested positive for Covid-19 in Florida, where The ODI segment of their tour was abandonedSimi Singh and Ben White were also excluded after testing positive on Friday night.

The West Indies were also hit by Covid, excluding Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen and Anderson Phillip.

The West Indies’ leading scorer in the T20 World Cup last year, Shimron Hetmyer, was eliminated for failing to meet fitness standards. The second game of the series will be held at the same venue on Tuesday.