Nelson: Ireland had thrashed West Indies with four wickets in their opening Pool B match in New Zealand on Monday.
Lendl Simmons (102) shared 154 with Darren Sammy (89) as the West Indies recovered from 87-5 to post 304-7.
But Ireland’s Will Porterfield and Paul Stirling put on 71 and Stirling (92) then shared 106 with Ed Joyce (84).
Niall O’Brien added 79 not out as Ireland won with 25 balls left, their fourth World Cup win over a Test team.
Ireland was almost considered favorites from the outset at the picturesque venue in Nelson on the south island after beating Pakistan in their first World Cup in 2007 and England in the 2011 tournament.
Bureau Report
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