The West Indies crashed out of the 2022 T20 World Cup on October 21, missing the Super 12. Losses to Scotland and Ireland in Hobart sank the two-time champs. A 42-run defeat to Ireland sealed their group-stage exit. Nicholas Pooran’s team scored just 118 chasing 146. Fans mourned a Caribbean giant’s fall. The 2012 and 2016 glory faded.
The Scotland upset, 160-5 to 118, shocked early on. Ireland’s Stirling (66*) outshone WI’s batters in the crunch. Pooran’s 13 off 11 summed up their batting woes. Bowlers like Holder couldn’t stop the bleeding. The Bellerive Oval crowd saw history turn. West Indies hit a new low.
Their 2022 prep had hinted at struggles, form patchy. Past stars like Gayle and Bravo were missed hard. Scotland’s 6-133 chase was a warning ignored. Ireland’s win sent them packing, a double blow. The T20 kings fell from grace fast. Fans demanded a rebuild.
Post-exit, Pooran stepped down as captain, shaken. The 2022 flop sparked calls for youth over vets. West Indies cricket faced a reckoning. Fans clung to memories of Pollard’s reign. The tournament moved on without them. A proud legacy hit pause.
