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2015 World T20 Qualifier
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CricketEurope Team of the Tournament
The CricketEurope team were out in force at the recent T20 World Cup qualifying tournament and have nominated their squad of the competition.
Twenty20 Qualifier - the off-field view
A look at the World Twenty20 Qualifier from an off-field perspective.
Ireland no longer top of the tree
IRELAND are no longer top of the tree in the Associate world of Twenty20 cricket. They surrendered their crown when they lost their semi-final to the Netherlands in Malahide with a performance which summed up a disappointing tournament.
Andrew Poynter replaces Paul Stirling
The Event Technical Committee has approved Andrew Poynter as a replacement player for Paul Stirling in Ireland's squad.
Scotland ease into final
Scotland secure their place into the final with a straightforward win over Hong Kong in the semi-final.
Netherlands see off Ireland to claim final spot
A comfortable 5 wicket win over hosts Ireland sees the Netherlands to their second WT20 qualifier final.
Ireland well beaten by The Netherlands
Ireland lost their grip on the World T20 Qualifying trophy at the semi-final stage as a disappointing batting performance was the catalyst for a 5-wicket defeat by the Netherlands.
Oman seize last qualifying spot by defeating Namibia
Wickets for Munis Ansari and runs for Zeeshan Ahmad inspire stunning five-wicket victory
Afghanistan secure qualification
Afghanistan progress to the qualification round of the World Twenty20 after beating Papua New Guinea.
Jason Davidson's bowling action found to be illegal
Namibia's Jason Davidson becomes the fourth bowler at the WT20 Qualifier to be suspended from bowling in international cricket.
Dutch secure WT20 qualification with nervy win over Namibia
The Netherlands secured a spot in the semi-finals and a place at the World T20 in India with a narrow win over Namibia at Malahide.
Hong Kong win in last gasp thriller
Hong Kong book their ticket to India as they win a thriller against Afghanistan at Malahide.
USA out despite last day win
USA beat Papua New Guinea by 18 runs at Malahide, but are eliminated due to results elsewhere.
Ireland secure T20 World Cup berth
Ireland have secured their berth at the T20 World Cup in India next year by virtue of topping Group A.
Scotland book their passage to India
High winds may have brought golf to a halt at St Andrews but the unseasonal conditions could not stop Scotland's cricketers booking their passage to India for next year's ICC World Twenty20.
The Ahmeds star as Hong Kong thrash Namibia by 84 runs
Multiple tournament-best performances lift Hong Kong into second place in Group A
Rampant Ireland secure play-off slot
PAUL STIRLING produced a Man of the Match display as Ireland got their T20 World Cup qualification campaign back on track with an emphatic seven wickets win over Jersey at Malahide.
Namibia thump PNG by 49 runs at Malahide
Baard, Scholtz, and Snyman star as the Namibians assume control of Group A
Jersey keep hopes alive as Nepal bow out
Seven-wickets victory for the Channel Islanders at Malahide following a strong all-round performance
From high to low for Hong Kong
From the high of defeating Ireland to the low of defeat by the USA. It wasn't a good day for Hong Kong today.
Wickets key says Evans
Dot-ball specialist Ali Evans says wickets are the key to Scotland's T20 World Cup qualifying hopes.
Netherlands crush Kenya, but not by enough
The Netherlands fell just short of topping Group B, a thumping win over Kenya not quite enough to pass Scotland on net run rate.
Scotland win and top the group
Another strong batting display saw Scotland defeat Oman by 23 runs in their final Group B match in Edinburgh.
Papua New Guinea reach play-offs with win over Nepal
Papua New Guinea secure their place in the play-offs with an easy win over Nepal.
Comprehensive win for Scotland
Scotland stayed firmly on course to reach the play-off phase of the World Twenty20 Qualifier with a comprehensive win over Canada at Goldenacre.
Ireland stunned by battling Hong Kong
Hong Kong heaped further pressure on Ireland at Malahide on Friday as Charlie Burke's charges inflicted a second successive Group A defeat on the co-hosts following Wednesday's reverse at the hands of Papua New Guinea.
Netherlands keep hopes alive with win over Canada
The Netherlands have kept their chances of progression to the playoffs alive with a six wicket win over Canada at Goldenacre.
Jenner innings not enough as Namibia thrash Jersey
Jonty Jenner makes the highest score of the tournament, but Jersey are heavily beaten by Namibia at Clontarf.
Ireland look to get back on track.
IRELAND have never lost back to back games in a World Twenty20 qualifying tournament and no-one expects them to ruin that record today when they face Hong Kong.
Scotland ease to win over Canada
Kyle Coetzer and George Munsey star as Scotland beat Canada by 8 wickets
James Ngoche's bowling action found to be illegal
The Kenyan off-spinner has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.
Scotland back on track
SCOTLAND rekindled their Twenty20 World Cup qualifying bid with an emphatic seven-wicket win over Kenya at The Grange.
All too easy for Kenya
The United Arab Emirates will almost certainly be going home after the group stage. This was a poor performance throughout, and a match sooner forgotten.
Hong Kong defeat Nepal by five wickets at Stormont
Hong Kong kick-start their tournament with a solid all-round performance as Nepal slip to another defeat
Oman cause major upset
A pair of sensational catches sparked an extraordinary collapse by Afghanistan as Oman recorded a 40 run win.
Papua New Guinea stun Ireland to win by 2 wickets
Four late sixes from Norman Vanua decide low-scoring thriller at Stormont
USA get off the mark
USA defeated Jersey by 5 wickets with wicketkeeper Dodson capturing six victims.
Berrington backing Scotland
Richie Berrington is backing Scotland to rekindle their T20 World Cup qualifying hopes with victory against Kenya.
O'Brien dazzles as Ireland dismiss Nepal in double quick time
O'Brien revelled in home conditions which enabled Ireland's bowlers get on top of the Nepal's batters early and never let them off the hook.
Porterfield hails big performance
Ireland's Captain William Porterfield was delighted to get another victory under his team's belt, and in double quick time.
Scotland cruise past Kenya
Hosts Scotland breezed to a seven wicket win over Kenya at the Grange
Shock result as Oman beat Netherlands
Oman get a surprise win over the Netherlands, giving them a realistic chance at making the play-offs.
UAE off the mark with win over Canada
UAE get their first win of the tournament after beating Canada by 5 wickets in Stirling.
Afghanistan v Kenya falls victim to weather
Afghanistan v Kenya is washed out in Stirling.
Ireland hammer Nepal to maintain control of Group A
Nepal dismissed for 53 as the Irish triumph by 8 wickets at Stormont
Namibians crush American Dream
Snyman, Baard, and Scholtz lead the way in a dominant performance at Stormont
Ahsan Malik's bowling action found to be illegal
Dutch bowler has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect.
Three from three for Afghanistan as Shahzad smashes Scotland
Mohammad Shahzad scores 75 from 36 balls as Afghanistan beat Scotland in their third World Twenty20 Qualifier match.
Ireland survive USA scare to top Group A
JOHN MOONEY'S superb all-round display ensured Ireland survived a scare against USA at Stormont on Sunday before securing a 46-run victory that keeps them at the top of the T20 World Cup Qualifying Group A table.
Jersey brought back down to earth by PNG
Jersey lost by 21 runs to Papua New Guinea in an entertaining and hard fought contest at Bready.
Zeeshan Maqsood smashes Oman to victory
A sensational display of hitting from Zeeshan Maqsood leads Oman to a seven wicket win over Canada that seemed unlikely at the halfway stage.
Dominant Dutch roll UAE
The Netherlands recorded their second victory with a comfortable 7 wicket win over the UAE.
Nepal and Namibia thwarted by rain in Belfast
Fewer than eight overs possible at Stormont
Jersey stun Hong Kong with emphatic win
PETER GOUGH'S brilliant unbeaten 81 led his Jersey side to a shock but totally deserved win over Hong Kong in their T20 World Cup Qualifying encounter at Bready.
Dutch bounce back to beat Scotland
A resurgent Netherlands side notched up their first win with a 32 run victory over co-hosts Scotland.
Kenya secure narrow win over Oman
Kenya made it two wins from two by beating Oman in a match that wasn't as close as the seven run margin suggests.
Scotland launch their T20 campaign in style
Scotland launched the WorldT20 qualifying bid in style yesterday as they powered to an easy nine-wicket win over UAE at The Grange, Edinburgh.
Six-wickets victory for Nepal as the USA push them all the way
Wickets for Gauchan and runs for Malla in a last-over triumph
Afghanistan cruise to victory over UAE
Afghanistan made it two wins from two at the Grange as they completed an 8 wicket win over the UAE.
Kenya start with emphatic win over Canada
Irfan Karim and Maurice Ouma shared an unbeaten partnership of 94 to see Kenya home with seven wickets to spare.
Comfortable seven-wickets win for Ireland over Namibia
Mooney and Porterfield see the Irish home in Group A
UAE hoping to continue recent success
The UAE have made great strides in recent years, including World Cup qualification for the recently concluded tournament.
Afghans blast past Dutch in opening game
Late fireworks from Najibullah Zadran and canny bowling from Sharafuddin Ashraf see Afghanistan cruise past the Netherlands
Scotland off to a flying start
Scotland hammered UAE in a one sided affair to get their World T-20 Qualifying Tournament off to a flying start.
Dynamic Dutch gunning for top spot
After a remarkable run at the last World T20, a mercurial side has to start from scratch
Beleaguered Kenya look to bounce back
Kenya have fallen far sice the days of permanent ODI status, and face a tough road to recovery.
Canada looking to kick off come-back
With Canada's international fortunes at a historical nadir, Rizwan Cheema leads a team with little to lose.
Is ICC really giving the Associates more opportunities?
An ICC press release issued today talked proudly about how many are now playing cricket in their associate & affiliate members. Even if it's true that the playing numbers are increasing, the opportunities for these players are ñ despite what the ICC are fond of saying ñ decreasing.
Hong Kong look for second World Twenty20 qualification
A surprise qualifier last time, nobody will be surprised by the Hong Kong side this time as they look for a second consecutive qualification.
Namibia out to shake nearly-men reputation
Associates Cricket's perennial also-rans set their sights on a return to the global stage.
Easy win for Canada
Rizwan Cheema stars for Canada at Goldenacre as they defeat Namibia by 74 runs.
Ireland v Oman abandoned at half-way
Irish preparations hampered by the weather for the second day in a row
Scotland crush Jersey in fine all round display
Under grey skies Scotland got off to a galloping start hitting some imperious shots all around the park.
Unfancied Oman look to avoid wooden spoon
Oman return to the World Twenty20 Qualifier after missing 2013 - but are very much outsiders for qualification.
United Arab Emirates defeat Nepal at Stormont
20-run victory via DLS in rain-hit warm-up match
Oman v Nepal washed out at Stormont
First warm-up match falls victim to the Irish summer
Nepal set out to surprise again
Nepal enter the World T20 Qualifier a far from settled side, low on confidence but high on ambition
Porterfield inspired by McCullum magic
William Porterfield signed off from Warwickshire on Friday night by batting with Brendan McCullum, certainly the most exciting and arguably the best Twenty20 batsman in the world at the moment.
Canada outclassed by WDCU
Composure was the key difference between Canada, a veteran of four cricket world cups, and a team of players who were drawn from local Scottish leagues.
USA defeat Warriors in last ball thriller
A North West Warriors select hosted the USA in Bready's second game on Monday and Bobby Rao's team provided a knocking good practice test, eventually going down to a final ball defeat.
Under fire USA look to ignore administrative strife
With their cricket board under ICC suspension, the USA will look to ignore the administration crisis back at home.
Afghans thump Jersey in first warm-up
Afghanistan beat Jersey by 8 wickets after bowling them out for 48 at Myreside.
Papua New Guinea look to improve on two 8th place finishes
Papua New Guinea will be looking to improve on their 8th place finish in the last two qualifiers and this time reach the World Twenty20.
Scotland defeat Namibia easily
After a shaky start Scotland cruised to a comfortable six wicket win over Namibia in their opening warm up match.
Afghanistan look to regain associate Twenty20 crown
Afghanistan come into the World Twenty20 Qualifier hoping to regain the title they last won in 2010.
Hong Kong edge low scoring contest against Netherlands
Hong Kong sneak past the Netherlands by 9 runs in a morning warm-up match.
PNG defeat Kenya in rain affected encounter
PNG won a rain affected T20 WCQ warm-up game against Kenya at Bready - 9 runs ahead on DLS when play was abandoned following a torrential downpour.
Rejuvenated Scotland aiming for trophy glory
REJUVENATED Scotland enter the tournament on the back of an excellent T20 series win away in Ireland last month - a victory which earmarks them as serious contenders for the title.
Stirling key man as Irish bid for hat-trick
THE county professionals flew into Belfast yesterday morning to complete Ireland's 15-man squad for the World Twenty20 qualifiers, being held on home soil for the next three weeks.
Ireland upbeat despite World Cup setback
Next week, at the World T20 qualifying tournament to be held in Ireland and Scotland, Mooney wants to wear another strip of fabric ñ a black armband to signify the death of Associate cricket.
Ireland still the team to beat despite bowling concerns
IRELAND will still be the team to beat despite recent blips with their bowling attack.
Jersey boys out to announce themselves on world stage
To finish above Italy and Denmark is no mean achievement, and they will have their eyes on further glory.
Tournament officials named
The ICC has announced the match officials for the forthcoming ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.