Ireland lose by 44 runs to West Indies

Devon Smith’s patient century and Kieron Pollard’s quickfire 94 guided the West Indies to a 44-run victory in their World Cup Group B match against Ireland in Mohali today.

Opener Smith scored 107 off 133 balls to set up Pollard’s 55-ball blitz, which helped the West Indies recover admirably from 130 for three in 32 overs to reach 275 all out in 50 overs.