In a rain-hit thriller at Castle Avenue on Monday, Ireland claimed a historic first-ever Women’s T20I victory over the West Indies, winning via the DLS method after the heavens opened with the hosts just one run ahead of the par score.

Chasing 142 for victory, Ireland were 99 for five after 14.1 overs when Louise Little struck a boundary at the start of the 15th over, a four that pushed Ireland one run ahead of the DLS target.

Moments later, the rain returned with a vengeance, and the players never made it back onto the field.