Chasing 142, Ireland beat West Indies by 1 run despite scoring just 99 in a dramatic T20I; here is the tutorial

Photo credit: X/@cricketireland Ireland moved to the top of the Women’s T20I Tri-Nation Series table after securing a one-run DLS victory over West Indies in the fourth match at Clontarf. The result came after rain brought an early end to Ireland’s chase, with the home side leading just before a DLS score when play was stopped.The win followed Ireland’s win over Pakistan on Sunday and marked their first ever T20I victory against the West Indies.West Indies posted 141 for 8 in their 20 overs after being asked to bat. Orla Prendergast took 2 for 26, including the wickets of Aaliyah Alleyne and Zaida James in the closing stages. Ava Canning was Ireland’s most effective bowler, returning figures of 2 for 11 from four overs, removing Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph early in the innings.West Indies were reduced to 53 for 5 at one stage, with Stafanie Taylor retiring on nine. A partnership between Shemaine Campbell (21) and Jannillea Glasgow (36) helped them recover to reach 141 for 8.Ireland’s chase got off to a poor start when Shawnisha Hector struck twice in the opening over, leaving the hosts two goals down almost immediately. Prendergast then took control of the innings with an unbeaten 71 off 46 balls, hitting 11 fours and a six.Her innings accounted for almost 72 per cent of Ireland’s runs and kept the chase on track despite wickets falling at the other end. Ireland were reduced to 5 in 10.3 overs but Prendergast continued to score and added a sixth wicket with Louise Little.Little struggled initially, scoring just five runs from the first seven deliveries, but produced a crucial boundary at the start of the fifteenth over. The knock took Ireland to 99 for 5 after 14.1 overs, taking them past the DLS par score of 98.The rain then interrupted the game and the match could not be continued. As Ireland were one run ahead on DLS at the time, they were declared the winners.Ireland and West Indies now have two wins from three matches in the series, while Pakistan remain winless after two matches. Ireland take on Pakistan at the same venue on Thursday.Short Score: West Indies 141/8 in 20 overs (Jannillea Glasgow 36; Ava Canning 2-11, Orla Prendergast 2-26) lost to Ireland 99/5 at 14.1 overs (Orla Prendergast 71*; Shawnisha Hector 2-21) by 1 run (via DLS)