T20 World Cup: Two-time champions West Indies knocked out of the tournament by Ireland

West Indies on Friday suffered a crushing defeat at hands of Ireland in Round 1 of ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. West Indies lost game by 9 wickets in ir last group-st encounter at Bellerive Oval Stium in Hobart. defeat kcked two-time champions out of marquee ICC event and cleared way for Ireland to go through Super 12 st. 

West Indies kcked out of T20 World Cup 2022

Batting first, West Indies scored 146/5 in 20 overs with Brandon King smashing a magnificent 62 off 48 balls. Johnson Charles also contributed to total as he scored 24 off 18 balls. Gareth Delany picked a three-wicket haul for Ireland, while Simi Singh and Barry McCarthy scalped one wicket each. Ireland n chased down target in just 17.3 overs with 15 balls remaining. 

Ireland's veteran batter Paul Stirling remained unbeaten at 66 off 48 balls, which he scored with a strike rate of 150.00. Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie scored 37 off 23 balls before he was dismissed by Akeal Hosein. Lorcan Tucker n joined Stirling in middle to finish chase for Ireland in style with a huge six as he too remained unbeaten at 45 off 35 balls.

Ireland reach Super 12 of T20 World Cup in Australia

This was Ireland's best-ever performance in T20 World Cup after having qualified just once during 2010 edition in England. Ireland are most likely to join Group 2 in Super 12 st with India, Pakistan, South Africa, and Banglesh in mix.

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