West Indies captain Hayley Matthews delivered a dominant all-round performance, hitting 159 runs and taking three wickets to lead her side to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Ireland in the first Women's One Day International. Ireland posted a competitive 269 all out in 49 overs, with Amy Hunter falling just short of a century with 96 runs.

Despite a solid start from Ireland, including a 39 from captain Gaby Lewis in her 200th appearance, Fletcher's four wickets helped restrict the hosts. However, the West Indies chase was relentless. Matthews' exceptional 159 off 123 balls, the second-highest individual score in West Indies women's ODI history, anchored the innings. She shared a significant partnership with Realeanna Grimmond, who contributed 91, as the visitors reached their target in just 38.4 overs.

This commanding win gives the West Indies a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. They can secure the series with another victory on Sunday, putting significant pressure on Ireland to bounce back in the final match on Wednesday. The performance signals a strong start for the West Indies, while Ireland faces questions about their bowling attack's ability to contain elite opposition.