A half century from Stefanie Taylor and a solid four wicket haul from Afy fletcher helped the West Indies women secure a comfortable 64-run victory over Ireland women.

This in the first of the three-match t20 international series, in Dublin yesterday.

Electing to bat after the toss the Caribbean women posted 139 for 4 from their allotted 20 overs led by Taylor who cracked 75 runs off 53 balls.

Britney cooper joined Stafanie and the pair consolidated nicely, posting a 47-run partnership before cooper fell for 20.

set 140 runs to win, fletcher bagged 4 four 14 and Shennell henry picked up 2 for  15 as Ireland crashed to 75 all out in 18 overs and 4 balls.

Ireland’s captain Laura Delany did not bat in their innings as she left the ground to seek medical attention after being hit on her foot while fielding off her own bowling.

The second game in the series will be played tomorrow.