Stafanie Taylor delivered her second consecutive ODI century as West Indies completed a commanding 3-0 series sweep over Ireland, winning the final match by 64 runs in Bready. According to Antigua Observer, an disciplined bowling display led by Afy Fletcher sealed the decisive victory, with Ireland bowled out for 193 while chasing 258.
Fletcher was the pick of the West Indies bowlers, claiming three wickets to dismantle the Irish innings. Ireland captain Gaby Lewis provided brief resistance with a half-century that raised hopes of a fightback, but her side was ultimately dismissed with nearly seven overs to spare.
Earlier, Taylor's innings of 105 proved pivotal after West Indies found themselves in early trouble at 48 for 4. The side had lost Hayley Matthews, Realeanna Grimmond, Shemaine Campbelle and Jannillea Glasgow inside the first 13 overs. Taylor steadied the ship in partnerships first with Deandra Dottin — adding 34 together — and then with Jahzara Claxton, the pair combining for 73 runs off 78 balls. She subsequently added 50 runs off 49 balls for the seventh wicket alongside Aaliyah Alleyne before being run out off the final delivery.
Taylor, who entered the 49th over on 90, reached her ninth ODI hundred in style, striking Georgina Dempsey for consecutive fours before running a two to bring up the milestone. Alleyne's brisk 33, combined with 27 wides conceded by Ireland, helped West Indies push their total past the 250-mark.
Ireland's chase never truly found its footing, despite a promising second-wicket partnership of 71 runs off 81 balls between Lewis and Amy Hunter. Lewis made a brisk 50 off 59 balls, while Hunter contributed 30, but Fletcher removed both batters in the 18th over to effectively end Ireland's realistic hopes. Matthews then dismissed Orla Prendergast, and Rebecca Stokell was run out as the required rate climbed beyond reach.
Leah Paul attempted a rebuilding effort, but West Indies' bowlers maintained firm control throughout. When Fletcher claimed Paul for 32 in the 36th over, Ireland stood at 158 for 6 and the contest was over in all but name. The hosts were eventually bowled out in the 44th over, losing their final four wickets for just 35 runs.
