West Indies Devastate Ireland With Record T20I Total in Rain-Hit Series Closer

The third and final T20 International between West Indies and Ireland at Bready Cricket Club, Northern Ireland, on 15 June 2025, proved to be a blockbuster despite the preceding washouts of the first two matches.

In what was essentially a one-off contest due to rain, West Indies delivered a dominant batting display. Opting to bat first after losing the toss—or, depending on the latest commentary, possibly after the hosts chose to field—they racked up a formidable 256/5 in their 20 overs, putting Ireland under immense pressure from the outset[1][2][3].

Ireland’s chase got off to a shaky start, reeling at 22/1 after just three overs in pursuit of a mammoth 257-run target. The early loss of a wicket and the sheer scale of the required run rate left the Irish side with a near-impossible task[3].

Both teams fielded their strongest available squads. Ireland was led by Paul Stirling, with key players such as Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker, while West Indies boasted names like Shai Hope (captain and wicketkeeper), Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, and all-rounder Jason Holder[1][4].

This match marked the end of West Indies’ UK tour, which earlier included both washed-out T20Is and a hard-fought ODI series in Dublin. Notably, the West Indies bounced back after a heavy loss in the first ODI, decisively winning the third ODI by 197 runs via the DLS method[3].

Live coverage and real-time updates were widely available, captivating fans who had waited eagerly for any action in the rain-marred series. The explosive batting of West Indies and the valiant, if ultimately futile, efforts of Ireland’s bowlers and batsmen made for a memorable, if one-sided, finale[1][3][4].

With this result, West Indies head home having stamped their authority in the limited-overs leg of the tour, while Ireland will look to regroup ahead of future international engagements.