Windies A still seeking first win

BELFAST, Ireland (CMC):

West Indies A will clash with Phil Simmons' Ireland in the first of two one-day matches today, as they search for their first win on their tour of Britain.

The Caribbean side will be called upon to shift their attention to the game's shorter form after arriving here Monday following their drawn second 'Test' against India A last weekend.

In three matches on tour, they have failed to carve out a positive result, but coach Hendy Springer said his side would be looking to play positively.

"We have been working hard and we are seeing players making strides forward. In these matches here we will be looking to put in the usual hard work and we know we can't be complacent," Springer said.

"We have to pay attention to detail and look to do those 'one per centers' really well."

West Indies A's batting flopped in the drawn opening tour game against Glamorgan and it collapsed again as they went down by six wickets to India A in the first four-day 'Test' at Grace Road in Leicester.

They, however, turned in an improved performance in the second 'Test' last week, piling up 563 in response to India A's 543, with captain Devon Smith and Andre Fletcher getting centuries.