ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier Thread

[IanG]

You'd have to think that if Afghanistan continued on course, they'd possibly be the next test playing nation other than Ireland. Hanging for the Australian tour there in 2022. Can't imagine Sparrow with his flag over there, can you?

Otherwise I'd be cheering on Canada or the Danes. Presume they flopped?

Is Joe Scuderi turning out for the Italians?

No but Michael Di Venuto is

 

[Horrie Is God]

Téigh gaeilge!!

 

[The Joker]

Namibia are interesting. Any Seth Efricans in their squad? It would be good if they started to play more games against Zimbabwe. Not a fan of 20/20 but it could be very useful for develeping the game in Africa, perhaps a regular African cup with Zimbabwe, Namibia, Uganda and Kenya.

Not sure whether there is any south africans playing for Namibia but they use to or may still do have a team in the south african domestic comp so they are exposed to some strong competition and can hold their own. There is a lot dutch influence in the side.

 

[IanG]

Afghanis chalked up another win overnight. This time beating Namibia. So they're into the Final and the World Twenty20

 

[Horrie Is God]

Ireland playing Namibia in the Preliminary Final ATM..

http://www.espncricinfo.com/world-twenty20-qualifier-2012/engine/current/match/546476.html

Namibia batting..

0/9 after 2 overs..

Téigh gaeilge!!

 

[Horrie Is God]

Namibia 1/12 off 4 overs..

 

[IanG]

Namibia 6 for 94 (20 Overs)
Ian Opperman 26 (15)
Sarel Burger 20 (27)
Max Sorensen 2 for 8 (4 Overs)
Trent Johnston 2 for 19 (4 Overs)

Ireland 1 for 96 (10.1 Overs)
Paul Stirling 59 (32)no
William Porterfield 20 (16)
Ed Joyce 12 (13) no

Ireland won by 9 wicket with 9.5 overs to spare

Ireland now play Afghanistan in the Final, but have already qualified for the World Twenty20

Wonder if the result of the final decides which pool they will be in or not

 

[IanG]

Seems it did
Afghanistan 7 for 152 (20 Overs)
Mohammad Shahzad 77 (57)
Gulbodin Naib (17) 8
Karim Sadiq 16 (10)
Kevin O'Brien 2 for 18 (4 Overs)
Max Sorensen 2 for 26 (3 Overs)

Ireland 5 for 156 (18.5 Overs)
Paul Stirling 79 (38)
Gary Wilson 32 (39)
Andrew Poynter 23 (17) no
Dawlat Zadran 3 for 21 (4 Overs)
Aftab Alam 2 for 34 (3.5 Overs)

Ireland won by 5 wickets with 7 Balls to spare
Ireland win the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier

Group A: England, India, Afghanistan
Group B: Australia, West indies, Ireland
Group C: Sri Lanka, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Group D: Pakistan, New Zealand, Bangladesh