Ireland claim place in England’s T20 World Cup group with win over West Indies

Paul Stirling starred as Ireland secured a nine-wicket victory over West Indies (Mike Hewitt/PA)

Ireland claimed the final place in England’s T20 World Cup group after qualifying for the Super 12 stage with a fine win over two-time champions the West Indies.

A nine-wicket triumph in a high-stakes clash in Hobart saw Ireland grab second spot, leapfrogging their opponents and propelling them into Group 1 alongside England, Australia, New Zealand, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. They will play Jos Buttler’s side at the MCG on Wednesday.