WI VS IRE - 2nd ODI (Rescheduled Match), Ireland tour of West Indies, 2022

That is it from the second ODI between West Indies and Ireland. Ireland have squared the series and the series is still alive. We will see ya soon with more cricketing action. Stay safe!

Paul Stirling: It means a lot. We are delighted how the lads have responded. We are delighted to get the win. Just got a good grab (about taking a good catch today). McBrine got the rewards for being accurate. Young bowled really well. He used to take the new ball not too long ago. Harry has been in world class form. He has been backing up his performances. And he is only going to get better in five years time. Look, we ask for consistency. We have lots to improve on. The last 10 overs of the bowling innings, we can finish better. I have said enough about the bubbles (smiles).

Kieron Pollard: After we won the first game, we knew the toss will be a massive factor. The techniques will be tested. In both the games, we have lost wickets in the first 20 overs. Personally as a batter we need to find a way out. We need to take stock and don't put up excuses. Special mention to Odean Smith and Romario Shepherd, they showed amazing hunger. We need to put the pieces of the puzzle together as far as the batting is concerned. All to play for on sunday!

Andy McBrine, Man of the Match: The injury is fine. I was a little shaken up. I have 24 hours and should be fine. There was enough in the pitch for me to attack the batters. We talked about in the last game, we need partnerships. With the left arm spinner in the attack, it was time for me to put the pressure back. We have stuck it as a group during these tough times.

So, Ireland make it 1-1 with a little aid of rain. Earlier in the day, Ireland did really well with the ball to create massive inroads. Windies were reduced to 143 for 8 before the Smith-Shepherd show. Smith played a whirlwind cameo where as Shepherd farmed strike during the final wicket partnership to hand Windies 229 runs. Ireland got off the blocks quickly but timely strikes proved to be roadblocks. The run rate never became a factor and it seemed, Ireland will reach home with overs to spare. But the heavens opened up during the 32nd over of the chase with the score reading 157 for 4. The rains almost never relented but then towards the fag end, it did disappear and Ireland were set a revised target of 168 from 36 overs. That formality was completed and Ireland made it 1-1...Hang on for the presentation ceremony.

Pollard to Gareth Delany, no ball 1 run, and Ireland win by 5 wickets! Back of a length delivery, Gareth Delany stood tall and punched it past the dive of the man at point for a couple of runs. The win and 10 important points have been clinched

Pollard to Harry Tector, 1 run, does the sensible thing and gets it down to deep cover for a single

Gareth Delany, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Pollard to Dockrell, out Caught by Pooran!! The short ball has done it. The ball got big on the batter and hit the upper half of the bat to spoon up. The man at square leg went back a few paces and despite a little bobble, Pooran managed to latch on to it. Dockrell wanted to finish it off with a single hit but was unable to. Dockrell c Pooran b Pollard 5(4) [4s-1]

Pollard to Dockrell, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Pollard to Harry Tector, 1 run, fuller delivery outside off and has been driven away to deep cover for a single. Was hit well but straight to the fielder

Kieron Pollard, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

Roston Chase to Dockrell, FOUR, drops that little short does Roston Chase and Dockrell powers it past mid-wicket for a four with a superb pull shot. That was hit hard and into the gap. Only a shot away now Ireland from grabbing 10 vital points

Roston Chase to Harry Tector, 1 run, clips that with the turn and gets it past mid-wicket for a single

Roston Chase to Dockrell, 1 run, chips down the track and clips it for the man at square leg to dive and stop it. They steal a single

Roston Chase to Harry Tector, 1 run, goes back and tucks that away off the sticks into the on-side for a single. Wanted a second but is content with a single

Here we go! The resumption has happened. Ireland would want to finish it off as soon as possible.

17:33 Local Time, 22:33 GMT, 04:03 IST: Oh hello! We have a resumption. Ireland need 11 off 28 now. The equation as far as the larger picture is concerned is 168 needed off 36 overs. So, the players will come back to complete the formalities. The batters are ready and so are the Windies squad. We will have a restart anytime now. The Windies players taking a few catches near the sidelines as the lights have taken effect.

17:24 Local Time, 22:24 GMT, 03:54 IST: The cut-off time is 17:42 PM local. That is hardly less than 20 minutes away. Ireland are pretty close now to making it 1-1 as the covers are firmly in place and the rain hasn't relented yet.

16:54 Local Time, 21:54 GMT, 03:24 IST: Raining again.