Ireland vs West Indies Highlights, 1st T20I: Match Abandoned Due to Rain in Bready
The much-anticipated first T20I between Ireland and West Indies, scheduled to be held on June 12, 2025, at Bready Cricket Club, ended in disappointment for fans as incessant rain forced the match to be called off without a ball being bowled.
🌧️ Rain Plays Spoilsport in Bready
The toss was delayed due to persistent rain, and the conditions never improved enough to allow any play. After a long wait, the umpires and match officials had no choice but to abandon the game. This means the three-match T20I series remains level at 0-0, and both teams will now look forward to the second T20I on Saturday.
🔍 Series Overview and What’s at Stake
This series is important for both sides:
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West Indies, led by Shai Hope, are looking to bounce back after a tough tour of England, where they lost all six white-ball matches.
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Ireland, under the captaincy of Paul Stirling, has shown improvement in recent games and previously drew a 1-1 ODI series against West Indies.
The T20I head-to-head record between the two teams is even at 3-3, setting the stage for an exciting series.
📺 Where to Watch the Matches in India
For Indian fans, the matches are not being telecast on TV, but you can watch them live on the FanCode app and website.
🏏 Team Squads
Ireland Squad:
Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), George Dockrell, Ross Adair, Gareth Delany, Curtis Campher, Matthew Humphreys, Craig Young, Barry McCarthy, Benjamin White, Joshua Little, Liam McCarthy.
West Indies Squad:
Evin Lewis, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford (vc), Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Keacy Carty, Jyd Goolie.
🗓️ What’s Next?
The teams will now hope for better weather as they prepare for the 2nd T20I, scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025. With the series evenly poised and the conditions unpredictable, fans will be eager to finally see some action between these two competitive sides.
Stay tuned for more updates and full match coverage!
Reference from:- https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ire-vs-wi-live-score-1st-t20i-ireland-west-indies-match-updates-highlights-streaming-info/article69687040.ece