match against Zimbabwe yesterday at the International Youth Tournament in Denmark.

Only one game out of three scheduled was completed and saw Holland edging Ireland by one run when the latter lost their final wicket to a run out on the penultimate ball of the match.

Holland had set their opponents a target of 123 and Ireland could only muster 122 in what was the most intriguing match so far in the tournament.

The match was played at the Viborg Cricket Ground, where the weather was more favourable than at Nykobing Mors where the local side was due to play.

Also called off was the Canada versus England match-up, with the postponed games now slated for Thursday, originally marked down as a free day.

Still smarting from Monday's loss to Ireland, Bermuda, who are also having to adjust to the sub-50 degree temperatures, used the day to regroup and prepare themselves for today's match against Holland, who have so far won one match and lost the other, the loss coming at the hands of Zimbabwe.

"After the first defeat the boys realise that they can't take things lightly,'' said team manager Ellsworth Christopher. "Although Ireland beat us I don't think they were really the better team ... we just didn't apply ourselves.

"The rut set in and nobody took up the challenge.

"I hope their approach would be more serious (against Holland).'' The next three days will tell the tale for Bermuda as after facing Holland today, they meet powerhouses Zimbabwe and England on Thursday and Friday respectively.

Zimbabwe, the newest Test nation, appear well prepared having recently come off tours of South Africa and England, where they matched up against several county Second XI teams.

Meanwhile, defending champions England emphasised their pedigree with a 93 run thrashing of hosts Denmark.

It was England who denied Bermuda first place at the last tournament, held in Canada two years ago, forcing Bermuda into the runners-up position.

Another loss at this stage might prove fatal and Christopher emphasised the need for a quick turnaround.

"I think fortune would have to be on our side (to win the tournament),'' he said. "Having the early loss under our belt changes things considerably.''