That is all from this game. So, the third ODI turns out to be a must win for West Indies who are 1-0 down at the moment in the series. Do join us for the final ODI on the 25th of this month at 9.45 am GMT. Do join us earlier for the build up. Cheers!

So, the inevitable has happened. THE MATCH HAS BEEN CALLED OFF. The rain was persistent enough for the undesirable result to take place. The rain was predicted right from the start but luckily we got a clear sky and a nice 50-over battle to watch. Keacy Carty grabbed the headlines but it was Forde's fifty (the joint-fastest ODI half-century in the history of the game) that took the total over 350. The stage was set for Ireland to show their batting prowess as they did in the first ODI but the weather gods had other plans.

UPDATE - 16.18 GMT - The umpires are discussing with the ground staff under umbrellas, suggesting the rain is still impacting play, and a decision on the game's status is likely imminent; given the heavy rain and poor drainage, the match might be abandoned with Dublin's weather forecast showing more chances of rain. 

UPDATE- 16.03 GMT - The situation remains unchanged, with the grounds staff having attempted some activity around the pitch, but it seems they've given up for now. With no new updates, the chances of the game proceeding look increasingly bleak. Fingers are still crossed that the rain will subside and play will resume, but it doesn't look promising at the moment.

UPDATE - 15.20 GMT - The rain in Dublin continues to cause a delay in the Ireland vs West Indies 2nd ODI match. The cut-off time for a 20-over contest is 17.00 GMT.

UPDATE - 15.11 GMT - Not a single human being present on the ground. The rain continues to pour down. Just a reminder, a minimum of 20 overs is required to constitute a completed ODI. For that, we need the rain to stop as quickly as possible.

UPDATE  - 14.42 GMT - The covers are firmly placed as the rain continues to pour at Castle Avenue, Dublin. The waiting game continues...Stay tuned.

UPDATE  - 14.05 GMT - We should be getting going by now but the rain has arrived and the pitch is under cover. More sheets arrive as we speak and as a result, the start of the chase has been delayed. Stay tuned.

...THE RUN CHASE...

The Irish bowlers struggled to contain the Windies' batting unit, with too many loose deliveries being hit for boundaries. However, some positives can be taken from Barry McCarthy, who picked up 2 wickets, and Liam, who claimed 3 wickets. The target is daunting, but Ireland's batting unit showed their prowess in the first ODI, and if they can replicate that performance, it could be a thrilling chase. The stage is set for an exciting second innings, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how Ireland will respond to the massive total set by the West Indies.

Despite losing both openers within the Powerplay, the Windies' innings stabilized with a crucial partnership between Keacy Carty and Shai Hope, who added 81 runs together. Carty went on to score a century, showcasing his batting prowess, while Hope fell just one run short of a half-century. The game took a dramatic turn when Matthew Forde came in and smashed the joint-fastest ODI half-century in the history of the game, reaching the milestone in just 16 deliveries and equaling AB de Villiers' record. 

Paul Stirling's decision to bowl first has backfired as the West Indies have amassed a massive total of 352 runs. 

Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage