Scotland fast bowler John Blain believes his side's convincing ICC Intercontinental Cup win over Bermuda this month will give them the edge at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers in Belfast in less than ten days' time.

And Blain, who missed the trip to Bermuda and then Canada, believes he is the man to guide his country to a spot in the Twenty/20 World Cup in England next year.

Bermuda face Scotland in their first game of the tournament on Sunday, August 3, and with Ireland as well in their group need to get something from the encounter with the Scots.

Blain, however, believes that his side are better placed to progress to the main event, with confidence in the squad at an all-time high, and he doesn't expect too many problems from the Bermuda team.

"We had a couple of excellent results in the ICC Intercontinental Cup where we convincingly beat Bermuda and Canada earlier this month and these victories can only give boost to our morale and confidence," he said.

"Twenty/20 is quick and sharp but confidence is the key as none of the teams have enough experience of this format.

"Every time we step onto the field we go with a positive approach and with a game plan and the four days in Stormont will be no different. We know our strengths and weaknesses and I believe Scotland will qualify for the main event.

"I know I can change the game on any given ball or given over. I have done it in the past and I can do it again, if required. Twenty/20 is an exciting format and the general perception is it is a batsman-dominated format, but it's the bowlers who can turn the match on its head.

"However, to make it happen, you should know how to handle pressure, need to be confident of your abilities, have to be aggressive and continue to show variation in your bowling."

Bermuda completed their preparations for the tournament in Belfast with another comfortable win over Police at the National Sports Centre last night.

The national team won the game by 35 runs after restricting Police to 114-5 as they chased Bermuda's total of 149-4 from their 20 overs.

Chris Foggo (58) and James Celestine top-scored for Bermuda and put on 76 for the first wicket.

Police never really looked like being in with a chance despite an entertaining stand of 49 between Lionell Cann and Garvin Aparicio