Kenya went to bed last night with 2 of Bermuda's second innings wickets already in the bag and a lead of 53 runs to defend before they would need to bat again. After Bermuda's first inning's efforts, they could have been forgiven for thinking that finally they were in a position to win a match in this year's tournament. Unfortunately for the hosts, rain overnight and then again this morning have meant that despite the best efforts from Nairobi Gymkhana's ground staff, today's play was called off at 2:30 pm local time. While there is still the chance for Kenya to bowl out the visitors and complete the win on the final day, the weather has added just that little bit more frustration to Kenya's campaign. Rather than being able to have a crack at the opposition, steve Tikolo's men have a day to contemplete what has been so far.

Barring the weather, Kenya's time in the field has been encouraging. Thomas Odoyo bowled fantastically on the first day to have Bermuda on the ropes, and he was ably backed up by Ongondo, Odhiambo and Varaiya. While it is great to see one of the more experienced members of the team in such great form, it was equally refreshing to see the two youngsters also bowling well. Varaiya especially deserves mention for his miserly 2/15 off 14 overs in the first innings. Add this to the double wicket maiden he bowled at the end of day two to make the break-through and he is having a very good match indeed.

If Kenya's bowling and fielding have been an improvement, the jury can still be considered out on the batting. David Obuya settled well into the opener's spot vacated by his brother Kennedy and can be reasonably pleased with his 36. Steve Tikolo (66) not surprisingly top scored in the Kenyan innings and adds further to his already impressive tally of runs at this level. Even without his contribution however, Kenya would still have scored more than their opponents and once again it was Tanmay Mishra (54) who held firm despite the middle order and tail collapsing around him. His half century is the second in consecutive matches in the tournament and showed why he will be a vital player in Kenya's World Cup campaign and beyond. Those three aside, Kenya's batting let slip a great opportunity to really turn the screws on Bermuda. Maurice Ouma and Collins Obuya (both 11) were the only other batsman to reach double figures and will no doubt be rueing the missed opportunity to improve their averages and spend time in the middle. Suji (0), Odoyo (0) and Kamande (1) all failed with the bat which is a worry. Odoyo can be excused after his superb effort with the ball, but really all three are players whom Kenya needs to score runs. Hopefully they will do so either if Kenya get a second innings, or during the upcoming one day series.

Tomorrow's play is due to start at 9:30 in an effort to make up lost time. Kenya will be hoping for some quick wickets to skittle out the visitors and then for some sensible batting to take them home. For the visitors, one would expect more hopes for rain as they try to grit out a draw.