West Indies defeat Ireland in ODI series opener

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One-day international - West Indies Women v Ireland Women
West Indies 297-6 (50 overs): Matthews 109, Taylor 55, Henry 53; Murray 3-60
Ireland 239-9 (50 overs): Lewis 83, Delany 40, Prendergast 37; Matthews 3-53, Fletcher 2-49, Joseph 2-53
West Indies won by 58 runs
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West Indies defeated Ireland by 58 runs in the opening match of a women's three-game one-day international series in Saint Lucia.

Captain Hayley Matthews hit 109 for the hosts, with Stafanie Taylor contributing 55, as they posted a total of 239-9 after winning the toss.

Gaby Lewis led the tourists' response with 83 runs but they finished on 239, with Matthews taking 3-53.

The sides meet again on Wednesday before concluding the series on 1 July.

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