Tag: Emerging Ireland

Emerging Ireland beat WI Academy at Stormont

After much of Day Three was washed out we were treated to sunshine and a decisive win for the hosts to close out what has been a very important tour. The day began with West Indies Academy resuming on 155-3, trailing by 86 and looking to bat their way into the game. Ackeem Auguste and…

Emerging Ireland beat WI Academy on Day Four

Emerging Ireland win in North Down.

North Down – It was all to play for. 151 runs required to win for West Indies Academy, and four wickets needed for Emerging Ireland. Both Nyeem Young and Teddy Bishop built a formidable partnership of 69 to cut down the runs required. Emerging Ireland’s bowlers may have been getting nervous but they remained calm…

Emerging Ireland claim series 3-0

Bready – With the predicted rain just about staying away, Emerging Ireland were able to secure a 3-0 50-over series win against West Indies Academy. For the third time this series West Indies Academy batted first, but this time having won the toss. Similarities continued as Emerging Ireland again made an early breakthrough. The bowlers…

Emerging Ireland win series in thriller

Bready – In a game where both sides were neck and neck, the home side edged the West Indies Academy side by just one wicket. For the second time in two days Emerging Ireland won the toss, bowled first and claimed two early wickets, this time care of Liam McCarthy. West Indies Academy showcased a…

Emerging Ireland beat West Indies Academy by six wickets

Eglinton – On a lively pitch with overhead conditions for the bowlers, Emerging Ireland put in an impressive all-round performance to beat the visiting side. Having won the toss Emerging Ireland decided to have first go with the ball and looked to get full value from this decision with early wickets to Matthew Foster who…