Ireland captain William Porterfield invited West Indies to bat on a wicket described as having an even covering of grass with consistent bounce ICC
The Chris Gayle factor loomed large, but Ireland kept him quiet Getty Images
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The Irish dealt two blows in quick succession. First, Kevin O'Brien removed Dwayne Smith, who was playing his 100th ODI... Getty Images
... and three balls later Darren Bravo was run-out without facing a delivery Getty Images
After grinding out 36 off 65, Gayle perished to a mistimed swipe in the 22nd over Getty Images
George Dockrell removed Marlon Samuels two balls later, and then trapped Denesh Ramdin in front to leave West Indies tottering at 87 for 5 Getty Images
The Irish faithful were full of smiles... Getty Images
... while West Indies fans didn't have much to cheer about ICC
Darren Sammy, however, counterpunched with some belligerent strokes Associated Press
Lendl Simmons joined in the act, and the duo ran Ireland's fielders ragged AFP
Sammy and Simmons raised 154 runs in 21.1 overs, paving the way for a healthy total Getty Images
After Sammy's exit, Simmons motored on and brought up his hundred in 83 balls to charge the score to 304 Associated Press
West Indies fielded an all-seam attack, leaving out an injured Sulieman Benn ICC
Ireland's openers began well, Porterfield and Paul Stirling adding 71 runs Getty Images
Stirling scored 92 off 84 balls which featured nine fours and three sixes Getty Images
After Stirling departed, Ed Joyce tormented West Indies along with Niall O'Brien Getty Images
Joyce and Niall O'Brien shared a 96-run alliance to take Ireland past 250 Associated Press
Joyce's dismissal led to a minor collapse, but Niall and John Mooney saw Ireland home with four wickets in hand. It was Ireland's third successful 300-plus chase in World Cups Getty Images
