Keacy Carty delivered a historic efficiency within the third ODI in opposition to Eire, etching his title into West Indies cricket historical past. Batting at No.3, the 27-year-old right-hander hammered a blazing 170 off simply 147 balls, surpassing Brian Lara‘s long-stading document of in ODI cricket.
His masterclass powered West Indies to a mammoth 385/7 in 50 overs on the Windfall Stadium. Carty’s knock was laced with finesse and brute pressure, that includes 17 boundaries and 5 towering sixes, utterly dismantling Eire’s bowling assault.
Keacy Carty breaks Brian Lara’s document
Carty went on to shatter Lara’s 30-year-old document of 169 runs – the very best rating whereas batting at quantity three for the West Indies in ODIs till now. Carty’s 170 not solely overtook Lara’s iconic innings in opposition to Sri Lanka in 1995, however it additionally pushed Sir Vivian Richards’ unbeaten 153* in opposition to Australia in 1979 additional down the listing. This gorgeous effort now stands as the very best ODI rating by a West Indies batter at No.3. With this knock, Carty additionally registered the sixth-highest particular person rating by a West Indian in ODI historical past,
Highest rating whereas batting at quantity three for West Indies:
- 170 – Keacy Carty vs Eire, 2025
- 169 – Brian Lara vs Sri Lanka, 1995
- 153* – Viv Richards vs Australia, 1979
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Eire crumble as West Indies degree sequence
Chasing a frightening goal of 386, Eire faltered underneath strain and folded for simply 165 in 29.5 overs. The West Indies bowlers saved issues tight, by no means permitting the guests to settle. Carty, unsurprisingly, was named the Participant of the Match for his monumental contribution.
With this win, the three-match ODI sequence resulted in a 1-1 stalemate, because the second sport was washed out on account of rain. The eye now shifts to the upcoming three-match T20I series, the place each groups will look to start out afresh.
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