BIRMINGHAM, Sept 14: Play in the ICC Champions Trophy Pool 'C' match between Kenya and Pakistan at Edgbaston on Tuesday was abandoned without a ball being bowled for the day because of rain.

Rain on Monday was followed by a further downpour overnight and more showers on Tuesday. The umpires abandoned play for the day at 0830GMT, 45 minutes before the scheduled 0915GMT start.

However, all Champions Trophy matches come equipped with a reserve day and play is now due to start at 0915GMT Wednesday. The game will still be a 50-over per side contest and Duck worth/ Lewis will only come into operation if there is a further stoppage for bad weather. This match was Pakistan's first of the tournament. Kenya went down to a 98-run defeat against India at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. -AFP