One best stands out in this winner-takes-all contest; and that is in the Netherlands top batsman market.

Each Way is suicidal in 2020; any batsman at long odds can come in and smash a few off an over or two. And someone more than capable of doing that for Holland is Jeroen Smits. He is their wicketkeeper and occasional opener – but came in down the order against England, hence his lengthening to 66-1. Coral offer 1/5 1st 3 EW terms – and that is hugely attractive, whether he opens or comes in as a late hitter.

Jeroen Smits top Netherlands batsman @ 66/1 (Coral) – 0.5 points Each Way (1/5th 1st 3)

England look to have snuck through after their shock defeat to the Netherlands, which is a relief for us with Bopara as top bat – the more games they play, the likelier the cream rises to the top…

Today sees Bangladesh take on Ireland, and Sri Lanka play Australia – who are fighting to stay in after their heavy defeat to the West Indies. We’ll stay away from the second game; although Sri Lanka are tempting at 6/4, Australia must win.

In the other game, however, Ireland look hugely appealing at 4.3. As we said before the tournament, and as the Netherlands, the West Indies, and Scotland should have proved, this form of the game is primed for upsets. Bangladesh are not a side to be relied on, although they do have talented players; and Ireland boast a handful of county players in their ranks. They are more than capable of beating the Bangladeshis, and at greater than 3/1 are definitely worth following.

Ireland @ 4.3 (Betfair) – 1 point