Ireland v West Indies: Pollard and Smith power West Indies to 275

Mohali: Kieron Pollard played another innings, which would suppress criticism for his lack of performance at the international level, hitting the limited impact of Ireland in Mohali to create a formidable total. It is usually overshadowed by a powerful 94 staid Maiden century for the knife Devon Smith, who set the stage for the end of the onslaught with a measured 89-Run opening stand alongside Shivnarine Chanderpaul.

Decision to replace the injured Chris Gayle with bowling wagon Andre Russell meant the West Indies had a long tail, and no batsman noted below number 5. Therefore, Russia would have been a happy side when the West Indies, scanning up to 142 for 3 at the 35 th over.

batsmen lost, taking batting Powerplay then wickets at this stage could have discredited the innings, but Russia can not make the vital breakthrough, and were helpless as the force helped rob Pollard 55 runs in five places to shift the balance of the game ....