West Indies fail to qualify for T20 World Cup 2022 after losing to Paul Stirling-led Ireland

Ireland tamed the West Indies who have bowed out of the T20 World Cup 2022. It's a massive upset to the two-time T20 World Cup champs, as Ireland are through to the next round at the expense of Nicholas Pooran's men. 

It's a must-win clash for the Caribbeans, after losing to Scotland earlier in the competition, but Ireland were having none of it. Led by Paul Stirling's unbeaten 66-run inning, the Irish side chased down the required 147-run target, ensuring yet another giant killing. 

Having won the toss, Nicholas Pooran chose to bat first, but his side struggled from the get-go. They did score runs with good early on but kept losing wickets regularly. 

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If not for Brandon King's unbeaten 62-run inning, the Caribbeans would have struggled to get to a respectable total. 

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They did eventually put up 146 runs on the board but struggled against the spin wizard Gareth Delany who registered three scalps. In reply, Stirling smashed an unbeaten 66-run knock, joined by Lorcan Tucker's 45*-run inning. They combined to lethal effect and saw Ireland chase down the required total with 15 balls to spare. 

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