West Indies T20 victory

Evin Lewis of West Indies bats. (File Image) The West Indies secured a T20 series victory against Ireland with a commanding 62-run win in Bready on Sunday, powered by Evin Lewis’s explosive 91 runs off 44 balls, after the first two matches were abandoned due to weather.Lewis and captain Shai Hope dominated the Irish bowling attack with a spectacular opening partnership of 122 runs in just 10.3 overs, setting the foundation for West Indies’ imposing total of 256 for five in their 20 overs.The 33-year-old Lewis led the charge with eight sixes and seven fours, while Hope contributed 51 runs from 27 balls. Keacy Carty continued his strong performance with an unbeaten 49 from 22 balls.The West Indies’ total marked their second-highest score in T20 internationals, featuring 20 sixes. Matthew Humphreys was Ireland’s most effective bowler, taking two wickets for 16 runs.Ireland’s chase began poorly with Paul Stirling’s early dismissal in the second over. Ross Adair and Harry Tector then staged a comeback with a partnership of 101 runs in 58 balls.Tector scored 35 from 28 balls before falling lbw to Roston Chase, while Adair made 48 before his departure. Ireland’s momentum faltered after losing three wickets for just two runs.The Irish innings concluded at 194 for seven, with Mark Adair remaining unbeaten on 31. Akeal Hosein was the pick of the West Indies bowlers with three wickets for 27 runs, while Jason Holder claimed two wickets.The victory proved decisive in the three-match series, which was affected by weather conditions that forced the abandonment of the first two games on Thursday and Saturday without any play.Brief scoresWest Indies: 256 for 5 in 20 overs (Lewis 91, Hope 51, Carty 49 not out; Humphreys 2-16)Ireland: 194 for 7 in 20 overs: (R. Adair 48; Hosein 3-27, Holder 2-49)