WEST INDIES bounced back today, beating Ireland by 11 runs at Sabina Park, Jamaica, in the second T20 cricket match.
After limping to 96 for nine in their 20 overs – Andre Fletcher topscored with 19 – the West Indies limited Ireland to 85 for eight.
Captain Darren Sammy took three wickets for 22 runs.
West Indies lost the first match by 64 runs. This victory ended a five-match losing streak for the world champions.
The final match in the series will be a One-Day International on Sunday.
Summarised scores: West Indies 96-9 in 20 overs (A. Fletcher 19, L. Simmons 12, S. Narine 12, D. Smith 11, M. Samuels 10; A. Cusack 4-11). Ireland 85-8 in 20 overs (S. Wilson 35, E. Joyce 10, M. Sorenson 10; D. Sammy 3-22). West Indies won by 11 runs.