Ireland stun West Indies to book T20 World Cup Super 12s spot 

Ireland’s spinners helped restrict the West Indies attack before Paul Stirling made a fine half-century

STAR MAN: Paul Stirling of Ireland. Picture: by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Ireland beat West Indies by nine wickets in Hobart to book their place in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup and send the former champions crashing out.

After winning the toss and deciding to bat, Brandon King scored an unbeaten 62 as West Indies posted 146 for five.