The Netherlands' win over Guernsey was enough to take them into second place, despite Scotland's fine win over Ireland.

A third successive Kervezee century on a day when the rain threatened to take top billing.

Ireland, Scotland and The Netherlands all won on Thursday, with a second consecutive hundred for Alexei Kervezee among the highlights.

An opening stand of 217 wins the match for The Netherlands, but it is Ireland which is the only undefeated side.

But the most exciting match of the first day was Denmark's two-wicket victory over Guernsey.

Having carried almost all before it in recent years, Ireland will undoubtedly start as favourite for this World Cup qualifying tournament in Jersey.

ICC Europe Regional Development Manager Richard Holdsworth gives his thoughts on the event.