Skipper Hayley Matthews and veteran Stafanie Taylor both scored half centuries to guide West Indies Women past Ireland Women here in their first official warm up match ahead of the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.

Matthews tops-cored with 55 off 53 balls, while Taylor made an unbeaten 53 from 51 balls, as the Windies Women finished on 252 for five off 41.1 overs easily overtaking Ireland Women’s total of 248 for 8 from their 50 overs.

Choosing to bat, Ireland Women were off to a good start by openers Sarah Forbes and captain Gaby Lewis, with the two adding 68 runs before the Lewis was forced to retire hurt on 45.

After her exit, three wickets fell in quick time and the team slipped to 90-3 in the 22nd over.

However, Laura Delaney scored an unbeaten 67 from 73 balls, Leah Paul made 46 from 43 balls and Cara Murray hit an unbeaten 28 to help Ireland Women get up to a decent total.

Matthews took 3-62 from her 10 overs, while Afy Fletcher and Karishma Ramharack both took two wickets a piece.

In their run chase, Matthews and opening partner Zaida James put on 90 runs for the first wicket. Matthews became the first of Cara Murray’s three wickets.

They then found themselves in a bit of trouble at 156 for 4 when James fell for 47, and Murray claimed the wickets of Shemaine Campbelle and Chinelle Henry.

However, Taylor together with Shabika Gajnabi, who made 25, added 55 crucial runs for the fifth wicket to bring back the momentum for the West Indies.

Gajnabi lost her wicket with the score 211 for 5, Jannillea Glasgow scored an unbeaten 11 and together with Taylor took the Windies across the line.

Murray led the way with 3-73 from her 10 overs.