For the second time in just a few days, the much-anticipated T20 International series between West Indies and Ireland was interrupted by a familiar and frustrating foe—persistent rain—as Saturday’s second match was abandoned without a ball being bowled at Bready Cricket Club Ground.

With heavy overnight showers and gloomy skies refusing to relent, ground conditions never reached a playable state, much to the disappointment of fans, players, and coaching staff from both sides. The no-result mirrored the fate of the first T20I, which was also abandoned due to inclement weather, meaning the three-match series remains goalless heading into Sunday’s final fixture.

For the West Indies, the lack of game time comes as a blow, as they were hoping to complete a sweep of their own after being swept by England in both the ODI and T20I series. Head coach Daren Sammy and captain Shai Hope would have hoped to use the series not just to bank wins but to reinforce roles ahead of other crucial assignments.

Ireland, too, were also looking to push forward with a developing squad and, more importantly, register a series win over the West Indies on home soil. Their ODI series ended 1-1 with the second contest of that three-match encounter rained out.

Instead, the weather has been the only consistent force in this series, preventing any meaningful action or momentum. The third and final T20I, also scheduled for Bready, now becomes the only opportunity for both teams to salvage some value from the tour, weather permitting.