DUBLIN, Ireland (CMC):

THE WEST Indies were forced to settle for a share of the points after rain ruined their third and final match of the quadrangular series against Ireland at the Clontarf Cricket Club yesterday.

Ireland, batting first after winning the toss, had reached 84 for four after 17.2 overs when the rain, which had earlier caused a delayed start to the match, returned to force the abandonment.

Opener Eion Morgan scored an unbeaten 37 from 55 balls with five fours and one six, while Kevin O'Brien hit a breezy 25 from 18 balls, with four fours and a six, to lead Ireland's batting.

West Indies pacer Daren Powell extended his fine bowling form claiming two for 29 from his seven overs.

Ireland will face Scotland in the final match of the tournament at the Civil Service Cricket Club, in Belfast today.