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Zimbabwe's future as a Test-playing nation was decided following wins over Holland in past ICC Trophy finals so their Pool A clash in Bulawayo on Friday could have an extra edge.

The Africans won both finals, in 1986 and 1990, to qualify for the World Cup each time and have gone on to become one of the Test-playing nations.

None of the 1986 team are still playing for Zimbabwe but brothers Andy and Grant Flower both took part in the 1990 final, Andy winning the man-of-the-match award after scoring an unbeaten 69.

Holland's veteran captain Roland Lefebvre is the only survivor of the 1986 final and the 40-year-old also played in 1990, as did leading batsman Tim de Leede, who has yet to find his true form in this tournament.

Despite that Holland recognise de Leede and Lefebvre as their key players.

Team spokesman Rudi Onstein said: "It has been difficult for us playing against big Test nations.

"We have done reasonable work in the field and in the bowling department, taking 19 wickets against India and Pakistan. But the batting is a problem."

Zimbabwe's biggest worry will be the weather as rain has affected much of the country, although Bulawayo has largely escaped.

Although this game is not as crucial as their previous two meetings in the ICC finals, Zimbabwe still harbour hopes of reaching the Super Six.

But if Zimbabwe need to guard against over confidence then Kenya's 53-run Pool A victory over Sri Lanka in Nairobi on Monday should have come as a warning.

Zimbabwe's fitness trainer, the former World Cup player Malcolm Jarvis, has reported that the full squad are fit to play.

However, Grant Flower may not be able to bowl after injuring his spinning finger against India.

Douglas Marillier could deputise after standing in for Flower against Australia and proving the most economical of the bowlers.