41.   Japan top the group with four points from two matches and can book their place in the second phase with a victory against Tunisia on Friday.

42.   Japan were favourites after topping their group with wins over Russia and Tunisia and with a fanatical crowd behind them.

43.   Pakistan will play all their five preliminary matches at home, and also the quarter-finals if they top their group or finish fourth.

44.   South Africa beat Pakistan on Thursday by five wickets and top the group with four wins out of four.

45.   Spain, who have drawn on Albert Costa, Carlos Moya and Alex Corretja, are far more likely to top the group.

46.   That match is likely to decide which side tops the group.

47.   The Dutch need to win to top the group and stay at Wembley.