Simmons slams century as Windies score 304-7

NELSON, New Zealand, CMC – West Indies, sent in by Ireland, reached 304 for seven off their 50 overs in their opening game of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Saxton Oval here yesterday.

Scores:

WEST INDIES 304 for seven off 50 overs (Lendl Simmons 102, Darren Sammy 89, Chris Gayle 37, Andre Russell 27 not out, Dwayne Smith 21; George Dockrell 3-50) . Up to press time Ireland had not commenced their reply.