Classy Balbirnie century leads Ireland to victory over West Indies in first ODI

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Ireland’s Andrew Balbirnie (112 from 138 balls) shared a 109-run opening stand with captain Paul Stirling in their first game of a three-match ODI series against the West Indies.  Pic: ©INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Ireland opener Andrew Balbirnie struck a ninth one-day international century to lead his side to a 124-run win over West Indies in the first of a three-match series.

Balbirnie (112 from 138 balls) shared a 109-run opening stand with captain Paul Stirling (54 off 64 balls) as the Irish side dominated this contest from the start.