The first group stage is close to being wrapped up, but there is still a tremendous jostling for position. We have already seen some big upsets, and its almost time that the teams are whittled down to six.
Monday 26 June
Zimbabwe 2/15 | Tie 25/1 | USA 52/10
Zimbabwe are out to maintain their momentum as they are already through to the Super Six and will take a full complement of points with them.
The USA are out of the running for the next phase having lost all three of their matches so far.
It has been a big tournament for the USA who have seen marked progress in their campaign.
For Zimbabwe, it is far from mission accomplished as they will be desperate to engineer a return to the big stage.
Verdict: Zimbabwe 2/15
Zimbabwe should have the measure of the USA who will have the long haul back to North America on their minds.
Netherlands 43/10 | Tie 25/1 | West Inides 1/6
The West Indies and the Netherlands are effectively playing off for second spot in the group but will also be out to take these points with them to the Super Six phase.
Both teams are through to the next round which means that the winner will be taking an extra two points through to the Super Six phase.
These sides both lost to Zimbabwe and another loss here would make life difficult for the vanquished.
The West Indies haven’t hit the heights expected of them and will need to lift themselves for this contest.
Verdict: West Indies 1/6
The Windies should be too good here. Back them to get the better of the Dutch.
Tuesday 27 June
Sri Lanka | Tie 25/1 | Scotland
Scotland and Sri Lanka also face each other with only position and extra Super Six points on the line.
Sri Lanka will be out to keep charge of their destiny by taking the full complement through.
Scotland are a surprise second place at the moment but with qualification for the Super Six in the bag they have a good shot at qualification if they can upset Sri Lanka.
For their part, Sri Lanka have looked the picture of professionalism and should be favourites.
Verdict: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have looked a cut above the rest in this tournament and should get the better of a spirited Scottish side.
Ireland | Tie 25/1 | UAE
Ireland and the UAE wrap up proceedings with both sides eliminated from the running.
Neither team can eclipse Oman in third place in the group, something that Ireland will be a little more concerned about.
Ireland and the UAE are winless and out the top end this competition on a high.
Pride should still be a big motivator for these sides.
Verdict: Ireland
A bit of a dead rubber, I reckon Ireland will get their first win of the competition.
