Right, folks. Not the rainy finish we hoped for, but that's how it goes sometimes. What a tri-series we've had so far. Little bit of rain, last-ball thrillers and some sparkling stroke-play. Let's hope we have a cracking final. Hope to see you then. Cheers!
Tendai Chisoro is the Player of the Match. "It didn't matter if I won this award. What mattered was if we won or lost. I'm happy we've given something to cheer for our home fans. I was told I'd open the bowling only in the break. It was great to pick those wickets and help the team."
Graeme Cremer: No one likes a game interrupted by rain, but that partnership to get us to 218 was outstanding. Credit to the guys. The wicket got wet and didn't spin as much for us, but credit to our bowlers later to make the job a lot easier for us. We're hoping the rain stays away on Sunday and the rain stays away. I thought West Indies were unlucky throughout the tournament. They played some good cricket and it's sad to see them out, but we're happy to have played some outstanding cricket.
Jason Holder: We're disappointed for not being able to finish off the game. Credit to Zimbabwe, we lost wickets upfront. Raza played an outstanding innings, he controlled the innings well. We lacked the killer instincts, but we're trying to gel together. It's important to lead from the front. I did that with the ball. I'm trying to do my best for this team, but we somehow fell short in the batting department. Looking back, the hospitality here was excellent. It was the first time for a lot of us here. It would have been nice to be here, play the final and spend a few more days here, but that's how the game goes.
5.24pm Well, no soon than I typed 'enter', Liam pings me with the news that both sides are shaking hands. Zimbabwe are through to the final. They will meet Sri Lanka on Sunday at the same venue. Let's hope the weather clears by then.
The star for them today? Tendai Chisoro. He had a highest ODI score of 12 prior to today. Came out and swung his way to a 35-ball 42 in a record ninth-wicket stand of 81 with Sikandar Raza to lift them to 218. Then, his early strikes with the new ball set West Indies back.
5.22pm Nothing new to report, folks. It looks like West Indies may have to pack their bags. Two games, two opportunities missed and then this. Had they lost one wicket less, they would have qualified. That said, the scoring rate increased tremendously after Jason Holder came out to bat. It's a game of thin lines, folks. Unfortunate, but that's how it is. Zimbabwe will be over the moon, though.
4.45pm Not looking good, folks. Liam, who is at the ground, says, "It's still raining, so no word on a possible restart time. We'll be swiftly approaching the cut-off time now, though, which should be around 5pm. And, from what I can see, there's possibly even worse weather headed our way from the north-east. Even if we do manage to get back on, the light's going to be iffy soon as well." The cut-off time for a restart is 5.34pm.
rajiv mel: "I reckon that if Holder is relieved of the burden of leadership he will blossom into the game's best all rounder. "
Abiserck: "Zimbabwe having all possible results in this Tri-series..Defeat,Tie,No Results, and Victory.."
Chaitu: "Aren't WI into the final with 7 points as Zim sure not to win the bonus point ?" West Indies are on seven and Zimbabwe are on four points as of now. West Indies are behind by five runs on Duckworth-Lewis, which means Zimbabwe win and take four points to edge out West Indies by a point.
4.00pm Umpires are having a chat. West Indies are five runs behind on DL method. The covers are coming on. Players are going off. If play ends as things stand, Zimbabwe will meet Sri Lanka in the final. There's concern in the West Indies camp. They're looking up to the heavens. They will not just need the rain to relent, but also hope that the light gets better. It's been dark and gloomy. There are no floodlights here either. Nervous wait. The rain has gotten heavier. All the covers are coming on. The main square has been covered.
Cremer is back. Drizzle has gotten heavier.
END OF OVER:27 | 5 Runs | WI: 122/5 (97 runs required from 22 overs, RR: 4.51, RRR: 4.40)
- Jonathan Carter42 (54b)
- Jason Holder21 (16b)
- Sean Williams7-1-18-2
- Chris Mpofu3-0-24-0
Boundary rider comes in to mid-off
Williams from over the wicket
END OF OVER:26 | 9 Runs | WI: 117/5 (102 runs required from 23 overs, RR: 4.50, RRR: 4.43)
- Jason Holder20 (13b)
- Jonathan Carter38 (51b)
- Chris Mpofu3-0-24-0
- Sean Williams6-1-13-2
West Indies are 16 behind the DL par score at this stage
END OF OVER:25 | 3 Runs | WI: 108/5 (111 runs required from 24 overs, RR: 4.32, RRR: 4.62)
- Jason Holder14 (10b)
- Jonathan Carter35 (48b)
- Sean Williams6-1-13-2
- Chris Mpofu2-0-15-0