Pollard and Smith power Windies to victory

West Indies opener Devon Smith made a maiden century but his effort was overshadowed by Kieron Pollard's blitz as he bludgeoned a limited Ireland attack all around Mohali to muscle his side to a tall total

Ireland slip at crucial moments

The Ireland story: they held kept their grip on the game both while fielding to begin with and later while chasing the target, before control slipped away at the most crucial moments

Pollard makes the difference

Kieron Pollard's stunning 94 was the innings which allowed West Indies to take their two points against a spirited Ireland team

Ireland v West Indies, World Cup 2011, Mohali

Playing nanny and Pollard's big leap

Plays of the day from West Indies 44-run victory over Ireland

Porterfield slams Wilson lbw decision

Umpiring in the World Cup has run into fresh controversy with William Porterfield criticising Asoka de Silva's decision to give Gary Wilson out lbw despite replays showing he had offered a shot and was hit outside the line

Ireland no match for Pollard power

Buoyant West Indies confident ahead of Ireland clash

Darren Sammy is ready for Ireland. In fact, eager could be the right word

Pollard shows West Indies a glimpse of the future

Like moths to a flame, Ireland's bowlers tried attracting Pollard's attention with short balls. He hammered them with all his might, and has the arsenal and hunger to become a good middle-order batsman. He needs the breaks.

Ireland sweat on Johnston fitness

Ireland still do not know if Trent Johnston, their main fast bowler, will play against West Indies as they wait anxiously on his fitness

Ireland v West Indies, World Cup 2011, Mohali