Top Performers: Ireland W vs West Indies W

Taylor's century steers West Indies to comfortable win

Stafanie Taylor made 105 off 113 balls to power West Indies Women to 257 all out, a total that proved beyond Ireland's reach in the third ODI at Bready. Taylor's unbeaten innings - the match's only half-century-plus score - formed the backbone of the visitors' total and gave them enough cushion to win by 64 runs despite losing all ten wickets.

Ireland's chase never gained traction. Gaby Lewis top-scored with 50 from 59 balls but found little support. Leah Paul made 32 and Amy Hunter 30, yet none could build on their starts to mount a serious threat. Ireland fell short at 193 all out in 43.1 overs.

The West Indies bowling attack was the decisive edge. Karishma Ramharack and Afy Fletcher each took 3 for 33, dismantling Ireland's middle order. Orla Prendergast claimed 2 for 37 for Ireland, while Georgina Dempsey took 2 for 61, but their efforts could not prevent the hosts from chasing a target that always looked too steep.

Taylor's century, built on steady accumulation rather than aggression, proved the difference. In a match where no other batter reached 50, her ability to occupy the crease and rotate strike gave West Indies the platform they needed.