T20 World Cup: Two-time champions West Indies knocked out with 9-wicket loss to Ireland

In cricket, two-time champions West Indies were knocked out of T20 World Cup after losing to Ireland in their final Group B clash of the ongoing tournament today.

Ireland defeated West Indies by 9 wickets in the game at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Chasing 147 runs, Ireland reached home in 17.3 overs. Paul Stirling’s 66 not out and Lorcan Tucker’s unbeaten 45 made the chase easy for Ireland.

Earlier, Brandon King played an unbeaten knock of 62 runs as West Indies posted 146 for 5 in 20 overs. For Ireland, Gareth Delany returned with three wickets.

Windies skipper Nicholas Pooran had won the toss and opted to bat first.