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Nick Welch put up lone resistance for the home side with an unbeaten 47 and captain Craig Ervine (17) was the only other player to get into double figures. Extras (16) was the third highest scorer.

The tournament not only affords the opportunity to qualify for the World Cup but also the chance to move up the rankings.