Paul Stirling Becomes First Irish Batter to Score 10,000 International Runs

Paul Stirling Becomes First Irish Batter to Score 10,000 International Runs as Ireland Defeats West Indies by 124 Runs in 1st ODI.

In a landmark moment for Irish cricket, Paul Stirling became the first Irish batter to score 10,000 international runs during Ireland’s comprehensive 124-run victory over the West Indies in the first One Day International (ODI) at Dublin on May 21, 2025.

Stirling scored a composed 54 off 64 balls, bringing his career tally to 10,017 runs across all formats, becoming a national record-holder and a symbol of Ireland’s growth in international cricket.

Most Runs for Ireland (All Formats):

1. Paul Stirling – 10,017 runs
2. Andy Balbirnie – 6,129 runs
3. Kevin O’Brien – 5,850 runs
4. William Porterfield – 5,480 runs
5. Harry Tector – 3,788 runs

Ireland vs West Indies 1st ODI Highlights

• Venue: Dublin, May 21, 2025
• Ireland Score: 303/6 in 50 overs
• West Indies Score: 179 all out in 34.1 overs
• Result: Ireland won by 124 runs
• Series Status: Ireland leads 1-0 in the 3-match ODI series

Top Performers for Ireland:

• Andy Balbirnie – 112 runs off 138 balls
• Harry Tector – 56 runs
• Paul Stirling – 54 runs (10,000-run milestone)

Bowling Heroes:

• Barry McCarthy – 4 wickets for 32 runs
• George Dockrell – 3 wickets for 21 runs

Match Summary

Ireland’s innings was powered by a commanding 109-run opening stand between Paul Stirling and Andy Balbirnie. Stirling’s milestone moment came as he crossed the 10,000-run mark early in the innings, cementing his legacy in Irish cricket history.

With a solid batting platform set, Ireland posted an imposing total of 303/6. In reply, the West Indies batting lineup struggled against a disciplined Irish bowling attack and were bowled out for 179. Barry McCarthy and George Dockrell played pivotal roles with the ball to seal the emphatic win.

What’s Next

Ireland now takes a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The second ODI promises high stakes as West Indies look to bounce back, while Ireland aims to clinch the series with another dominant performance.