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Ireland pulled off a famous win at Stormont on 17th June to beat West Indies by 6 wickets and record their greatest victory since they bowled West Indies out for 25 in 1969.  Following on from Ireland's 10 wicket win against Zimbabwe last year and putting Surrey out of the C&G Trophy earlier this season, the win against West Indies was an "awesome result" in the words of jubilant Irish captain Jason Molins. 

The West Indies innings of 292 for seven from 50 overs included an unbeaten century from Dwane Bravo consisting of 12 boundaries and 3 sixes off just 65 balls. Set 293 to win, the highest target that Ireland had ever had to chase in limited overs cricket, they reached the target with the loss of only 4 wickets and with 19 balls remaining.

Openers Jason Molins (66) and Jeremy Bray (71) got the innings off to a good start, their opening stand of 111 taking just 15 overs, and the game was finished by Niall O'Brien (58 no) and Andrew White (32 no).

O'Brien, Ireland's wicket keeper, was awarded Man of the Match by EDM Richard Holdsworth for his innings of 58 not out for 57 balls.