Mohali: Ireland skipper William Porterfield won the toss and decided to bowl first in the pace condusive conditions against the West Indies at the PCA stadium in Mohali.
The hard-hitting Chris Gayle missed Friday's encounter because of an abdominal strain, while Irish pacer Trent Johnston was not included as he picked up an injury in the previous game.
With the West Indies coming off a crushing nine-wicket win over tournament co-host Bangladesh, Ireland need to be very against the Kemar Roach an Co.
The West Indies pacer has been in terrific form so far and would like to skittle the Irish batsmen with his pace at the bouncy Mohali wicket.
Though Ireland lost their contest against India, but they once again displayed a commendable show as the their bowlers restricted India for most part of their innings.
Teams:
West Indies: D Smith, S Chanderpaul, D Bravo, R Sarwan, K Pollard, D Thomas, D Sammy (Capt), A Russell, N Miller, S Benn, K Roach
Ireland: W Porterfield (Capt), P Stirling, E Joyce, N O'Brien, G Wilson, K O'Brien, A Cusack, A Botha, J Mooney, G Dockrell, W Rankin
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