West Indies avoided an upset against giant killers Ireland and won the 27th match of 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, by 44 runs and moves to 2nd place in the points table on Friday, 11th March, 2011 at Mohali.
West Indies got a slow but steady start with 89 runs stand but lost quick wickets but Devon Smith hit maiden century with 107 runs and hard hitter Pollard hit 55 balls 94 runs with 8 fours an 5 sixes to set a competitive total of 275 runs. Ireland then fought well with Ed Joyce's 84 runs and Wilson hit 61 runs but short by 44 runs as Suleiman Benn took 4 wickets.
Match Summary:
West Indies - 275 all out in 50 overs (Smith 107, Pollard 94, Stirling 4-71)
Ireland - 231 all out in 49 overs (Joyce 84, Wilson 61, Benn 4-53, Sammy 3-31)
Toss - Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Man of the Match - Kieron Pollard (West Indies)
Result - West Indies won by 44 runs
Points - West Indies 2, Ireland 0
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