'Never thought I'd see this day': Twitter reacts in shock as West Indies bow out of T20 WC

West Indies have been kcked out of T20 World Cup 2022 after Ireland handed two-time champions a nine-wicket defeat on Friday. Kwing a loss in match would push m out of tournament, pressure was completely on West Indian team to fare well. However, Ireland who looked impressive in run chase against Scotland in previous match, once again delivered a stunning performance to book a slot in T20 World Cup Super 12 st.

T20 World Cup: Fans react to West Indies getting kcked out

West Indies h begun ir campaign with a five-wicket loss to Scotland before bouncing back to beat Zimbabwe in ir second match. Windies beat Zimbabwe by three wickets to keep ir T20 World Cup Super 12 qualification hopes alive. However, a nine-wicket loss to Ireland was final nail in coffin. Here's what fans h to say about West Indies' shock defeat at hands of 'underdogs' Ireland:

T20 WC 2022: Ireland vs West Indies match highlights 

Before start of Ireland vs West Indies match, all four teams in group h an equal number of wins and losses. Today's matches were virtual kckout games in which West Indies faltered against Ireland. Chasing a target of 147, Ireland openers Paul Stirling and captain Andrew Balbirnie got m off to a strong start. re was sign of nerve shown by openers as y me good use of powerplay. Stirling and Balbirnie went after left-arm spinner Akeal Hossein forcing Nicholas Pooran to turn towards pacers. However, both batsmen did t hold back and went after pacers as well. 

Ireland scored 64 runs in powerplay. Balbirnie was eventually dismissed for 37 off 23 balls by Akeal Hossein but Stirling continued to toil with West Indies bowlers and was well supported by Lorcan Tucker who got a lifeline after being dismissed off a -ball. Stirling completed his half-century off 32 balls. He remained unbeaten on 65 off 46 balls as Ireland reached home in 18th over. Opting to bat first West Indies could only man 146/5 largely thanks to a fine half-century from Brandon King. He remained unbeaten on 62 off 48 balls. For Ireland Mark air bowled brilliantly picking up 3 wickets for 16 runs in 4 overs. Simi Singh and Barry McCarthy picked up one wicket apiece