Ireland completed a series sweep against Kenya after edging a close encounter by four runs in a rain-affected encounter in Dublin today.

Ireland's cricketers finished day two of their opening Intercontinental Cup match in a strong position against Kenya in Eglinton.

All-rounder Kevin O’Brien steered Ireland to another victory as they booked their place at next year’s World Twenty20 in England with a four-wicket win over Kenya.

Friday’s meeting of Kenya and Ireland is a crucial one for both teams, but Ireland will feel their entire ICC World Cricket League Division 1 campaign could hinge on the result.

William Porterfield hit an unbeaten 112 as Ireland secured their first win of the ICC World Cricket League in Kenya with a four-wicket success over Bermuda at the Jaffery Sports Club in Nairobi.