Ireland’s World Cup hopes ended by West Indies

IRELAND OUT: Hayley Matthews’ unbeaten half-century knocked Ireland out of the T20 World Cup as the West Indies secured a six wicket victory in Cape Town.Pic: Jan Kruger-ICC/ICC via Getty Images

Hayley Matthews’ unbeaten half-century knocked Ireland out of the T20 World Cup as the West Indies secured a six wicket victory in Cape Town.

With both teams having lost their opening two games, the meeting was a must-win clash for either side, yet despite Orla Prendergast’s half-century helping set the Windies a target of 138, captain Matthews was able to steer her side home.