Rain threat as WI look to clinch ODI series

In a fairly well-contested series opener, both the Irish and the West Indians got the rust off their game. Two standout performances for West Indies - by Shamarh Brooks, who missed out on a century by seven runs, and skipper Kieron Pollard - hid the larger fact that their batting performance was otherwise was underwhelming.

The resumption of international cricket at home exposed the frailties of West Indies in an otherwise pleasant outing for the hosts in the