Hosts Slovenia recorded their second victory of the championship when they defeated Bulgaria by six wickets at Valburga.
Winning the toss and choosing to bowl, Slovenia's opening bowler Bradley Eve removed both of the bUlgarian openers with just 11 on the board. Vladimir Ruskov and Mohamad Hanif then came togetehr in a partnership of 58 - Ruskov had made 34 and Hanif 21 when both were dismissed witht he score on 69. Amal John was caught off Mark Oman without further addition to the score. It was thanks to Lyubomir Zanev with a rapid 26 not out that Bulgaria were able to reach 107 when their overs ran out. Most successful of the Slovenian bowlers was Primoz Pustoslemsek who took three wickets for just 12 runs in his four overs.
Slovenia began uncertainly in their reply and were soon 25 for three. Mohammad Hanif then removed Pustoslemsek to claim his third victim and leave the home team tottering on 48 for 4. However, opener Mark Oman was still at the crease and, in partnership with Nejc Zupan, saw his team to victory in the final over and without further loss. Oman finished unbeaten on 39, made from 82 balls while Zupan made 24 from 45 balls.
The win leaves Slovenia sharing second place with Estonia and Turkey going into Saturday's final round of matches.