Paul Stirling etched his identify into Irish cricket historical past on Wednesday, turning into the primary Eire batter to surpass 10,000 international runs throughout a dominant 124-run victory over the West Indies within the opening ODI in Dublin. Stirling’s composed knock of 54 off 64 balls took his profession tally to 10,017 runs throughout codecs.“Delighted to get there. It was one thing I dreamt of as a child however as an expert cricketer you’ll be able to’t dwell an excessive amount of about it,” mentioned Stirling after reaching the milestone.Go Past The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Stirling laid the inspiration alongside fellow opener Andy Balbirnie, who struck a superb 112 off 138 balls, that includes 9 boundaries and 4 sixes. Their 109-run stand set the tone, whereas Harry Tector added a worthwhile 56, powering Eire to 303/6 after being requested to bat. Alzarri Joseph claimed two wickets for the guests, whereas Matthew Forde ended with three for 68.Who’s that IPL player?
Eire’s bowlers then ripped by means of the West Indies’ prime order. After Evin Lewis was run out early, debutant Thomas Mayes clear bowled Windies skipper Shai Hope for 2. Barry McCarthy was the decide of the bowlers, taking 4/32, together with the important thing wicket of Forde, because the vacationers have been bundled out for 179 in 34.1 overs.With a 1-0 lead within the three-match collection, Eire will purpose to clinch it when the groups meet once more on Friday.

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