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Stirling hit 177 from just 134 balls as Ireland amassed 325-8, a record Irish total in ODI matches.

The talented youngster, who turned 20 last week, also broke Kevin O’Brien’s record for the highest individual score by an Ireland batter in an ODI match. His innings was also the biggest in an ODI by an Associate or Affiliate player.

Indeed he had even looked at one point like he may even break Sachin Tendulkar’s ODI record score of 200 not out until he was dismissed with 5.1 overs of the innings still remaining, having reached his century off 97 balls.

Jimmy Hansra took three wickets in his three overs for Canada, while Harvir Baidwan also claimed three victims.

In reply, Ruvindu Gunasekera (59) and Ashish Bagai (44) looked like putting Canada in contention at one stage.

However, five wickets from Albert van der Merwe helped Ireland to a comfortable victory as Canada was dismissed for 233 a

Source: ICC