Ed Joyce stars as Irish record famous win

Ed Joyce starred with the bat as Ireland earned a famous six-wicket win over West Indies in yesterday’s Twenty20 clash at Sabina Park, Jamaica.

West Indies scored 116-8 off their 20 overs, Chris Gayle top-scoring with 18, and Alex Cusack, Kevin O'Brien and Tim Murtagh taking two wickets apiece.

Joyce contributed 40 not out and Andrew Poynter 32 as Ireland triumphed with five balls to spare.

Ireland will play the World T20 champions again on Friday.