Teams share trophy as rain washes out final

The Nairobi Tri-Series turned out to be a nightmare for the organisers as rain washed out the final between the hosts Kenya and Zimbabwe. Poor weather marred the second half of the tournament and this was the fourth consecutive game to be washed out without a ball being bowled, thereby reducing the tournament to a farce.

Overnight rain had delayed the 9.30am start and then the outfield failed to dry despite the sunshine. The officials finally called off play about an hour later. With no reserve day in place, the teams shared the trophy.

Only three matches were possible in the tournament, with each team winning a game. Ireland failed to make the final on the basis of net run-rate. The facilities at the Nairobi Gymkhana were criticised for its poor in drainage facilities, particularly in the outfield, while the square coped well with the rain.