ICC wt20 qualifiers, somewhere sandy, Feb 9-13

They really seem like a handy side

Ireland have some handy bowlers so to score at over 8 an over in the final was an excellent accomplishment.

The final was really played in a festival atmosphere according to reports, as both teams had qualified for the big show.

Only a very few years ago, the Afghan national team were playing club sides from below the County league structure in England, and getting beaten. Astonishing progress. I suspect their participation in the World T20 will make headlines way beyond cricket.

So who won this?

Afghanistan beat Ireland in the final

Cheers, Bas. Well done to the Affies.

So they are both into the T20 WC now??

Yep, I think Zat posted which groups they each go into previously.

Good on 'em both. The Dutchies are becoming a reasonably competitive side who consistently qualify for the top tournaments.

Good to see Afghanistan doing well.

wt20 groups:
A Aus, BD, Pak
B NZ, SL, Zim
C SAf, Ind, Afg
D Eng, WIn, Ire

Damn! AUS again!!

Last time Pak won only because WI and SL knocked Aus out in the 1st round

Windies and England to qualify, no problem.