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Summary Ireland decides to field after winning toss against West Indies in the World Cup pool match.
The match between Ireland and West Indies is being played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali, Chandigarh. Captain of the Irish cricket team, William Porterfield decided to bat after winning the toss against West Indies.Porterfield said that his team is better at chasing a target and the bowlers will have an advantage in the morning so they have a better chance of bowling out the team.After 15 overs, West Indies have scored 50 runs with all the wickets in hand. West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle was dropped in this match due to an injury and Andre Russell was called in his place. To reach the quarter finals, Ireland needs to win at least two of its last three group games, against West Indies, South Africa and Netherlands while another victory for West Indies is likely to ensure a place in the quarterfinals.The second World Cup match of the day is between Bangladesh and England which will start at 2pm according to Pakistan Standard Time.
