Of the six teams in Group A, only four played in the equivalent tournament in Belgium last season, Israel having been relegated from Division 1 and Estonia having won the Division 3 event in Tallinn earlier this year.

Heading the list of six teams in Group B is Croatia, relegated from Division 1 last year and certain to mount a strong challenge to regain their place.

Spain, Portugal and the Isle of Man post victories on the first morning in Corfu, with Spanish wicketkeeper James Morgan hitting exactly 100 against Luxembourg.

A brilliant innings by Chris Tebbutt sees Sweden home against the Isle of Man, while Luxembourg and Estonia go down fighting against Israel and Portugal.

A sensational unbeaten 150 by Spanish opener Tariq Ali was the outstanding individual performance of Tuesday morning, but elsewhere Hellas went down to Sweden in a last-over thriller.

The Spanish opener just missed out on a second 150, but his aggregate for the day of 298 runs is unlikely to be surpassed for a very long time.

Wins for Israel, Sweden and the Isle of Man on Wednesday morning continue these sides' progress towards the semi-finals, while Estonia claim their first points of the tournament.

Israel retain their unbeaten record with a victory over Spain, while Cyprus throw Group B open by beating Sweden.

Spain make sure of a semi-final spot on Thursday morning, but the Group B battle remains open after Finland beat the Isle of Man by six wickets.

Hosts Hellas beat Finland in their final group game, but see Isle of Man pip them for the semi-finals on net run rate.

Sweden successfully chase a Spanish total of 190 to win by one wicket off the final ball of their semi-final, while the Isle of Man beat Israel to move into the final.

But Cyprus and Malta will meet on Saturday to determine which side is relegated to Division 3.

Spain beat Israel on Saturday morning to take third place in the tournament, while Cyprus defeat Malta by ten wickets to consign them to Division 3.

A fine opening stand between Max Stokoe and Gareth Morris sees the Manxmen to an eight-wicket victory over Sweden, clinching the Division 2 championship.

A quite superb tournament, brilliantly handled by the hosts, with all 42 matches played in a wonderful spirit which showcased the depth and quality of European cricket.