Belgium’s victory in the World Cricket League Division 8 qualifier may have been decisive, but the competition was a good deal closer than this outcome suggests, and the manner of their win said a great deal about the side’s strengths and weaknesses.

By remaining unbeaten through the qualifier, Belgium make sure of a trip to Samoa - but their one-wicket victory was a close-run thing.

A 48-ball unbeaten 102 from Abdul Rehman on his 40th birthday turns his side's innings around and sets up a thumping 107-run victory over Austria.

France beat Gilbraltar by 72 runs on Thursday, skipper Arun Ayyavooraju batting throughout their innings and just missing out on a deserved century.

A five-wicket haul for Charles Wright gives Belgium the edge as the French collapse, but the Belgian middle order also has problems before their side pulls off a three-wicket win.

A 27-ball 52 from Kayron Stagno helps Gibraltar to a 49-run win over Austria on the opening day.