Paul Stirling made history as the first Irish batter to reach 10,000 international runs during Ireland's dominant 124-run victory over the West Indies in Dublin. Stirling's 54 and Andy Balbirnie's brilliant 112 set the foundation for Ireland's 303/6. Barry McCarthy's 4/32 then dismantled the West Indies, who were bundled out for 179, giving Ireland a 1-0 series lead.
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