Guernsey and Jersey are newcomers to this year's eight team tournament, which now involves promotion and relegation.

Norway celebrated their return to the Second Division with a four-wicket win over France.

Thanks to a remarkable lower-order recovery, Hellas defaeted Germany by 56 runs to secure their first-ever victory at this level.

Guernsey opened their first official European tournament with a convincing victory over Gibraltar in a weather-affected match.

Newcomers Jersey and Guernsey slipped to surprising defeats on Saturday, and Norway and Hellas made sure of semi-final places.

Unbeaten Hellas topped Pool 1 after the group stage, with Germany qualifying for the semi-finals on net run-rate.

Norway slipped to defeat by Jersey in Sunday's Pool 2 games, but still reached the semi-finals along with their conquerors.

Matthew Oliver of Guernsey has recieved an official reprimand for showing dissent at an umpire's decision.

Khalid Abdul of France has recieved an official reprimand for showing dissent at an umpire's decision and excessive appealing.

By beating Germany and Gibraltar respectively, Jersey and Norway ensured a place in Wednesday's final.

There was some compensation for Guernsey from Tuesday's game in Lossiemouth, as they will play France on Wednesday for fifth place in the competition.

The Hellas cricket team has been charged and found guilty of playing two ineligible players at the ECC European Division 2 Championship in Glasgow.

Norway won the Second Division title and promotion to the First Division after defeating Jersey in the final.